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Q & A With Jessica Kern

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016

Question: Should I talk to the bank before looking at homes? Answer: I think it is a great idea to speak with your lender about your home budget before house hunting.  It’s important to know what you are able to afford before you start getting to deep into the hunting.  Also, when you submit an…Read More »

7 Essential Curb Appeal Tips for Sellers

Friday, June 3rd, 2016

With the spring real estate market heating up across the United States, it’s time to focus on curb appeal. You want your home to stand out from the others, and the exterior will be the first area buyers see. If it’s not in top shape, there’s a good chance buyers will move on to the…Read More »

These Tips May Speed Up Your Home Sale

Friday, June 3rd, 2016

Who doesn’t want a faster home sale? Make a good impression on buyers to increase your chances of a speedy sale. Not sure how to do that? We’ve got tips for every step of the home sale process. Optimize Your Listing: A picture is worth a thousand words. Take professional quality images of your home….Read More »

5 Tips for At Home Entertaining

Friday, June 3rd, 2016

Entertaining at home is a great way to get together with friends and family. Going out to dinner or events is fun, but there is something special about hosting at home. Here are five simple ways to set your home up for entertaining. 1. Put appetizers on the coffee table: When the party starts you’ll…Read More »

The Newlyweds’ Guide to Buying a Home

Wednesday, June 1st, 2016

Article provided by realtor.com. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/nEeZ300MiIM. Hey, lovebirds: If you’re newly married, you may be thinking of buying a nest together. Indeed, 35% of married Americans purchased their first home together within two years of tying the knot, according to a study by Coldwell Banker. Yet while we hear plenty about the home-buying challenges faced by unmarried couples, that…Read More »

5 Tips for Millennial Home Buyers

Thursday, May 12th, 2016

Article provided by Zillow. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/ZfdB3002Z14. In previous generations, many people bought ‘starter’ homes while in their 20s or 30s. The world moved at a much slower pace then. People tended to stay put in the cities where they grew up. They wanted ‘roots’ and the status that homeownership afforded. But times…Read More »

9 Feelings That are Totally Normal When You Sell Your House

Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

Article provided by houselogic. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/8HL43002XIn. Selling a home has its moments of joy and frustration. Here’s what most people experience.

7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Article provided by houselogic. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/Y3Mz3002Wuo.  Most potential home buyers are a smidge daunted by the fact that they’re about to agree to a hefty mortgage that they’ll be paying for the next few decades. The best way to relieve that anxiety is to be confident you’re purchasing the best home at…Read More »

10 Things People Who Adore Old Homes Think When They First Walk Inside One

Monday, May 9th, 2016

Article provided by LighterSide of Real Estate. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/qs0p3002SE8.  There is a certain mystique to older homes. With each one there is always a veil of mystery to be pulled back with every structure that predates the 1970’s. This mystery has a level of attraction to a certain subset of homeowners. So…Read More »

Open House Advice for Buyers

Tuesday, April 26th, 2016

You may fall in love with a home based upon it’s online listing but don’t forget to visit it in person before you make the commitment. Visiting an open house is a great way to get a feel for the property and see if it will work for you and your family. Keep these things…Read More »