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Market – A Quick Guide to Understanding the Housing Market

You hear it on the news all the time: "It's a buyer's market," "It's a seller's market," or "The housing market is on the rebound." And while you probably get the gist of what these folks are talking about,...

How Does A Home Inspection Work?

A home inspection is part of many real estate transactions. Here’s how it works.

How can you protect your company’s financial stability when facing economic challeges?

I assess my current marketing tools to determine the return on investment (ROI). If I'm not satisfied with the ROI, I invest that budget into a new and innovative marketing tool.

13 Smart Curb Appeal Ideas – Help your home make a great first impression.

Make your house the star of its show! The exterior is like a book cover, setting up what's inside. And whether you want to sell or just make some improvements for your enjoyment - adding curb appeal will often...

Mortgage Rates Just Went Up! What Does That Mean for My Home Purchase?

Mortgage rates are one of those numbers that most people don’t pay any attention to unless they happen to be trying to get a mortgage—a loan to buy a house. Then, mortgage rates become pretty...

The New Home Deep Clean: What to Clean When You Move

When you move into a new house or apartment, you'll want to clean it. This is especially important if you're moving into a place that's been lived in before. Even if it looks clean, there could be dust, dirt,...

Home Inspection Tips for Buyers and Sellers

For both buyers and sellers, home inspection is one of the most stressful components of a home transaction. Everyone is nervous about what the inspector might find; understandably so; there’s a lot of...

28 Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent

Hiring a real estate agent can be daunting if you’ve never done it before, but here’s the good news: You probably already know what you want—you just haven’t articulated it to yourself or...

10 Tips on How to Save for Your Dream Home

You may be renting your current home and have an eye on purchasing in the near or distant future. The good news is that with some effort, you can grow your savings account for when it's time to buy! In this...

How to Organize an Open House With an Agent

Open houses are a real estate tradition, and sometimes (in an era of hot home sales and strong seller’s markets, especially) they might be a buyer’s only opportunity to walk through the house they...