In month 3, we want to make a list and prepare mentally for preparing your home to look it’s absolute best when it comes time to sell. Since you are selling in a year or two, you can to do a splendid job in this area because you can plan way ahead of time and […]

In month 2, we want to think about the timing of selling your home. It’s a good thing you are planning to sell your home in a year or two, because you can plan this out way ahead of time and be well prepared! Understanding market trends:  Today’s market is still going strong in Northern […]

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’ll be all set to put out that “For Sale” sign when you’re ready. I always […]

You may be gearing up for the hectic holiday season – hanging decorations, buying gifts, baking cookies — but may think that buying or selling a home right now is not good timing.  Think again! Although the more traditional approach of real estate would dictate that you put your plans to buy or sell aside […]

Making time for home maintenance tasks can be hard, especially when everyone is so busy. And spending an afternoon watching college football or going to the pumpkin patch is a lot more fun than doing maintenance! But, as a homeowner, the consistent upkeep of your home helps to preserve your its value and prevent some […]

AGENTS— KNOW YOUR MARKET!   IF YOU ARE IN A MARKET WHERE THIS IS NOT HAPPENING, SKIP THIS ARTICLE. FOR THE MAJORITY OF MARKETS THIS ARTICLE IS TRUE—EVER SO SLIGHTLY.  ALSO, IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO DELIVER ON THE OFF-MARKET PART OF THIS ARTICLE, FIGURE OUT HOW YOU CAN OR DON’T INCLUDE IT. Selling Your […]

How to Move Up with Ease Series 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 home but also […]

As a homeowner, you can benefit from tax breaks that can shave thousands of dollars off from your IRS bill each year, which could mean a higher refund check.  Since it’s that time of year, we are all gathering our documents and working on getting out taxes done ASAP, but I wanted to remind you […]

When you’re selling your home, the goal is clearly to get the most you can for it—not just price, but net proceeds in your pocket.  With the market quickly shifting to more of a buyer’s market, with prices lowering in some areas, some sellers are making the choice to sell their home themselves or do […]

Homeowners like to see their home increase in value — it means you made a good decision purchasing this property. But before you start high-fiving about how much your home is worth, you might want to take a closer look at your tax assessment. Remember … the higher the assessment, the higher your tax bill. […]