Does it matter which real estate agent I use?  Aren’t they all the same? First of all, you may be wondering, “What is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist®?  A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® or SRES® is a Realtor® who is uniquely qualified to assist seniors in housing sales and purchases.  The SRES® designation is awarded […]

How to Move Up with Ease Series – Week 2 This 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.   Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this series is a great resource. When you are ready for a new […]

How to Move Up with Ease Series – Week 1 We all love our first home but eventually there comes a point when it’s time to move on.  Life changes and so do our needs and wants in a home. When you are ready for a new home but also have one to sell or […]

Love Buying a Home Series – Week 3 My step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and even to maintaining your home after you’re all moved in. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to […]

Love Buying a Home Series – Week 2 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and even to maintaining your home after you’re all moved in. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to […]

How not to be swindled by the professionals when buying a house. Make a list of questions you may have about the house prior to viewing and take a notepad to write down the answers and jot down additional questions you may have during the showing.  If something doesn’t sound right, ask your agent to […]

Did you know that some normal — even harmless everyday activities — could hurt your chances of buying your dream home?  You want to avoid any slip-ups that might make your lender think twice about processing your mortgage loan. Here are seven things that you should “never, ever” do during the time you are searching […]

Buying a home requires an understanding of not only the seasonal shifts in market activity but also the weekly flow of the market.  You’ll need to understand that there are two cycles – both a yearly one and weekly one when looking at homes. And you’ll need to be prepared and know what to expect […]

If you’re thinking of listing your home after the holidays so you can ring in the New Year in your current home, that’s completely understandable.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t be productive and start preparing your home so you will be all set to put out that “For Sale” sign when you’re ready. I […]

With the upcoming holidays you’re most likely thinking more about food and family gatherings than putting your home on the market. Most sellers will wait for the frenzy of the spring selling season, but sometimes you don’t have a choice of when you need to move or put your home on the market.  It might […]