Local Real Estate News & Market Trends

You’ll find our blog to be a wealth of information, covering everything from local market statistics and home values to community happenings. That’s because we care about the community and want to help you find your place in it. Please reach out if you have any questions at all. We’d love to talk with you!

Feb. 14, 2020

What To Do When You Have Problem Neighbors

There’s nothing worse than problem neighbors. After long days at work, we just want to come home and relax; when our neighbors disturb our peace it can be especially challenging. Before you hire a lawyer or list your house for sale,

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Posted in Homeowners
Feb. 7, 2020

Upgrade Your Kitchen without Remodeling

Almost every homeowner dreams of a brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen, but kitchen remodels are expensive and can often take months to complete. Fortunately, there are a few easy changes you can make which will give you the

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Jan. 31, 2020

5 Tips for Buying a Home When You Have Student Loans

Most college students require some kind of financing to complete their degree. Student loan debt is a serious commitment, one which can take up to 20 years to repay. But having a student loan does not mean you will be unable

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Jan. 24, 2020

Classic Blue Selected for the 2020 Color of The Year

Drum roll please – Pantone has chosen Classic Blue as their color of the year. Over the past couple years, bold colors on walls has become common place in designer magazines and new model homes. Bucking the old guidance of using

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Posted in Homeowners
Jan. 17, 2020

Maintenance Skills Every Homeowner Needs to Master

Owning a home can be one of the most important parts of a satisfying lifestyle. The joy of coming home to someplace you can call your very own offers security and comfort. Yet owning a home comes with responsibilities as well;

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Jan. 10, 2020

Have You Outgrown Your Home?

Many homeowners are surprised when they suddenly realize that “perfect” home of just a few years ago no longer suits their needs. From an expanding family to the empty nest, it’s common for a home to no longer be the right fit. If you’re

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Jan. 3, 2020

Losing Out on Your Dream Home

“I’m so sorry, they went with another offer.” It’s a shocking thing to hear; you’ve already moved into that dream home in your mind. It’s common to start second guessing yourself, even condemning yourself for not offering more money or

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Posted in Home Buyers
Dec. 27, 2019

What to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

You’ve done everything right so far; you’ve found a great lender, received a preapproval and submitted your loan package for final approval. Now you’re done, right? Wrong. Until you close on your new loan, it’s more important than

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Dec. 20, 2019

4 Tips for Making a Competitive Offer

Most of our local communities are experiencing a brisk real estate market. Well priced homes are moving quickly and sometimes sellers have multiple offers from which to choose. How can you make your offer stand out and put you in a

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Dec. 13, 2019

The Benefits of Growing Your Equity

Over the past few decades, the way we view home ownership has changed. Unlike previous generations who bought a home with a 30 year mortgage and celebrated the day they made their last payment, today’s home buyers rarely stay

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