Is your home getting hard to manage? Would you rather spend your time doing things you truly enjoy rather than keeping up with chores? When it comes to homes, bigger isn’t always better—and certainly if it doesn’t fit your circumstances. Here are some sure fire signs that it may be time for you to downsize: 1. Retirement … Read more

We all know summer is a popular time to buy or sell a home…in fact, statistics prove that at least 50% of home sales are made May-August! Homes sell quickly in these months for several reasons…families often move in the summer due to school release; buyers often have more time to look for new real estate; plus, new … Read more

If you think you may be obsessed with renovating and re-renovating your home, you’re certainly not alone. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies estimates that Americans drop almost $140 Billion on home improvement projects annually. Yes, you read that right: $140 Billion. As Americans, we don’t just like home improvement…we LOVE it. You could argue … Read more

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? When selling a home, you want your photos to exude words such as beautiful, homey, elegant, alluring, immaculate and so on. You want whoever is looking at these photos to imagine themselves living and thriving there. Although the home may be impeccable in person, the MLS photos of … Read more

In the era of HGTV and DIY, homeowners have plenty of ideas for home renovation at their disposal. But just how many home upgrades will pay off if you plan to eventually sell your home? While most good changes will add some value to your home, certain surprising and simple upgrades might pay off more than you would expect. … Read more