Real Estate

Staging a home effectively is among the best ways to make an impression on the market and get the purchasing offer you're looking for, but it's important to do it in a way that will really make homebuyers feel comfortable. While there are plenty of tricks of the trade to try, here are four ways your visitors are sure to feel right at home. Give The Exterior A Boost It's pretty easy for many home sellers...

Have you been dreaming about a larger, roomier or more luxurious living space? Or perhaps just want to experience the joy of owning your own home and building your net worth instead of renting? Let's explore a few questions that can help to answer whether or not you're ready for a new lifestyle as a homeowner. Can You Realistically Afford To Buy A Home? The first consideration to make is a financial one:...

Are you a fan of homes with a bit more character than newer, modern designs? Whether in pristine condition or more of a "fixer-upper," older homes are incredibly popular in cities across the country. However, there are some key factors to consider if you're thinking about buying a home built decades ago before modern standards were enforced. Let's take a look at three key design issues that you will...

Is it time to upgrade or move on to a new home? If you are planning on listing your home for sale in the near future, you will have a few key considerations to make. Do we paint? Finish the basement into a suite? Renovate the bathroom, or leave it? However, before you start worrying about renovations it can be helpful to understand how your home has stood the test of time. Let's have a quick look at a...

Whether all children have moved out or you just aren't using the extra bedrooms, having a house that feels 'too big' is rarely fun. We will share a few changes you can expect when you downsize from a large house to a smaller apartment or condo in today's post. Why Downsize At All? As you might imagine, having too much space is the primary reason that couples and families downsize. Larger homes cost more...