Make friends and influence your property values by creating neighborhood holiday traditions that build community spirit.In turn, you’ll help foster higher property values, strong schools, and lower … [Read more...] about 7 Holiday Events that Better Your Community
Archives for 2013
Normal Healthy Level in the Real Estate Market
I found this graphic interesting. The real estate market is heading for a "healthy level" of pending home sales. This year has been good for real estate but far from normal. Still … [Read more...] about Normal Healthy Level in the Real Estate Market
Do Halloween Dangers Lurk at Your Entryway?
Is your front entryway ready for Halloween visitors? Keep everything fun and accident-free with these seven safety tips.1. Light the SceneProviding plenty of illumination ensures that your visitors … [Read more...] about Do Halloween Dangers Lurk at Your Entryway?
8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward.The way your house looks from the street -- attractively landscaped and well-maintained -- can add thousands to its value and cut the … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home
It is still a great time to buy but it was better last year and may be worse next year. The market is moving in the right direction but if you are considering a purchase there is definitely a … [Read more...] about The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home
10 Great Ways to Avoid Back-to-School Clutter
The new school year is always stressful, so don’t let back-to-school clutter make matters worse. Here are ways to cut down on clutter chaos.How can you avoid annual back-to-school clutter and … [Read more...] about 10 Great Ways to Avoid Back-to-School Clutter
Where Are Interest Rates Going?
I get asked all the time about interest rates. It is hard to tell what they will be next year or even a month from now but here is what some of the experts say. We have to remember these … [Read more...] about Where Are Interest Rates Going?
Home Prices Are On The Rise And Should Continue
We have come a long way since the "bubble" popped and it is good to see prices should continue to rise! If you are thinking about purchasing a house you don't want to … [Read more...] about Home Prices Are On The Rise And Should Continue
Year-Over-Year Homes Sales by Price
I thought this was an interesting graphic. The lack of inventory is starting to move prices upward. The lower price points are still being hit by foreclosures and short sales. Like I … [Read more...] about Year-Over-Year Homes Sales by Price
Clever Security Tricks That Will Fool Any Burglar
A little ingenuity can make your house more secure when you’re home alone or away on vacation.You don’t have to install a pricey or crazy security system to feel safer in your home. Here are … [Read more...] about Clever Security Tricks That Will Fool Any Burglar