Real Estate Advice

One of the most expensive and important purchases you’re likely to make in your lifetime is your first home. Let’s face it, home ownership is one of the central components of the American “dream.” Moreover, owning a home continues to be talked about as one of the safer investments a person can make. To that end, when is the last time you attended a family gathering or function without hearing some random uncle or third cousin holding forth near the

Once you sign that closing document, you might get the instant urge to move right in! We understand this feeling, but try to fight it. There are some important items to cross off your list before you get settled in. Some of these items can be preferential, depending on the person, but others could be a matter of safety. Check off these 7 things before you move in to your new home! 1. Check Fire/Carbon Monoxide Detectors This one is

Spring is right around the corner! You have, no doubt, checked some home maintenance items off of your spring cleaning checklist, but have you started on the maintenance side? We find that sometimes tasks can vary widely among what is important and what is not. We’d like to provide you with a few items to keep your property in tip top shape all season long! #1. Gutter Maintenance A good gutter system will help draw water away from the property.

As a buyer or seller of a property, there’s a lot to keep track of. The extensive paperwork and numerous signatures can make the process overwhelming. When something feels off, it’s natural to consider backing out. That’s where contingency clauses come in—they provide important safeguards during the home buying or selling process. What are Contingency Clauses? When the buyer or seller’s conditions are not met, they have a chance to back out of the deal. Contingency clauses provide that path.

The Homeowners Resolution New year, new opportunities to shine! You might have some New Year’s Resolutions for yourself, like losing weight or practicing meditation in 2025. Choosing to better ourselves for the new year is wonderful, but what about bettering your surroundings? We have six New Year’s resolution ideas for a happy and healthy home in 2025!   1. Make Plans for the Property  Time always flies and then suddenly the year is over and home improvement projects get put on