Many first-time buyers look forward to finally visiting listings and stepping into an actual home they’ve seen only online. At this point, you’ve gone through what seems like the hard part — determining your needs and wants with your agent, talking to lenders, getting approved, lots of paperwork, narrowing down neighborhoods, plus time spent thinking, […]

How do you know if you’re selecting the BEST offer for the home you’re selling?  Believe it or not, it’s not always about the money! Here are some smart strategies and tips to keep in mind so that your home is sold to the right buyer, for the right price, and for less stress and […]

It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy your [first or next or…] home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal!  But, what you don’t want to rely on during this process is luck or chance. Everyone wants the “luck of the Irish” when looking for a home, but […]

As a homeowner, you can benefit from tax breaks that can shave thousands of dollars off from your IRS bill each year, which could mean a higher refund check.  Since it’s that time of year we are all gathering our documents and working on getting out taxes in asap, I wanted to  remind you about […]

Selling your home in the spring is usually best for most homeowners.  The time of year isn’t just blooming with flowers but also buyers! Starting in March and going through June, the real estate market is in full force. Just about anyone who is looking for a home is hitting open houses. If you’re thinking […]

You’re excited to go house hunting and want to find the “perfect” home, right?! Don’t let your excitement or desire for a home spur you to make any rash decisions or overlook some serious red flags. You don’t want a home you’ll regret buying, so carefully weigh the pros and cons before making an offer. […]

You love (or loved) your home and now you want others to love it too! You want the most strategic and effective marketing plan so your home gets the attention and foot traffic it deserves. Selling your home will be approached as the same way a PR or advertising client would be at the start […]

You are almost a homeowner! But before you can celebrate, you’ve got to gear up for a successful settlement day. And that means no surprises, no delays, and no leaving without the keys to your new home. There is a lot to do on the days leading up to your closing and settlement. You’ll be […]

You don’t want any surprises when you close on a home. As a buyer, ensuring a smooth transition to becoming a homeowner should be set in motion well before you sit down with the sellers that day. Here’s a handy breakdown with your pre-closing to-do’s. That way you’re all prepared for when your settlement day […]

Once you’re under contract to buy a home, you want the final stages of the mortgage process to go smoothly – you don’t want anything to sidetrack the sale from here on out! You will begin the final mortgage application process right away. Your lender will require additional information so be on the look out […]