There’s plenty of advice on how to make moving more efficient and less stressful. Endless checklists, tips for organizing and reminders for moving day are all in ample supply. But what about after the move? The excitement of purchasing your new home can start to fade when you find yourself surrounded by a mountain of […]
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Make Fall Time You Time!
The autumn equinox is upon us. Even though we don’t “fall back” on the clocks until Daylight Savings Time resets on November 7, fall traditionally ushers in a new perspective. For some, it’s holiday preparations; for others, it’s simply a time to rethink priorities and reorganize schedules in preparation for the coming months of shorter days and […]
New Trends in Wall Colors?
According to leading interior designers, the trying times of the past 18 months are spearheading a trend toward natural surroundings and earth-inspired colors for fall and beyond. Leading paint manufacturers concur in that opinion, and have introduced new home color palettes that are drawn from the warm brown tones of dirt and tree trunks, the […]
Just What Is the Appraisal Gap?
No, it’s not a physical chasm, but it is real. Mortgage lenders require a current property appraisal as part of the loan process. Normally, that is protection for both the lender and the purchaser. However, in a hot real estate market — which is today’s reality in most of the nation — the appraisal can be lower than the amount actually […]
You Bought a Home and Moved In! Congrats! Now What?
After you’ve unpacked your boxes and made your first cup of tea or coffee in your new home, finish the moving-in process by completing the following steps. 1. Make a Great First Impression Your new neighbors are probably just as excited about your moving in as you are. They’ll be watching to see what kind […]
Home as Your Happy Place
Home can be a haven, an idea or a solid reality, and no single definition serves to describe exactly what home means to each of us. In uncertain times, we all tend to think of home as a refuge, and a place of safety. In these uncertain times, there may be no better way to […]
The Myth of Curb Appeal: Look Deeper
In today’s robust real estate market, there is a tendency to believe that all properties will sell quickly and for top dollar. The truth is, however, that there are bargains to be had, if you’re willing to consider a fixer-upper. Some homes languish on the market today because they are sorely lacking in curb appeal, […]
Has the Pandemic Changed Your Future Home?
A serious question today might be “What did we learn from the pandemic?” Here are some general takeaways that seem to have made their way into current lifestyles. The Need to Interact and Communicate Videoconferencing is a way of life. And it is as important to your family as it is to a business. Join […]
Fall Checkups: As Vital as Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning was once a household tradition, designed to freshen a home’s interior after a long winter. Even though spring cleaning isn’t the family ritual it once was, many homeowners still feel the urge to deep clean their interiors, trim trees and spruce up planting beds when spring is just around the corner. But those same owners sometimes […]
Sell Now, Move Later — Another Option?
There are many reasons for wanting to sell a home quickly. There are also some good reasons for delaying a move, and you might think it’s not possible to have both. But, think again. The truth is that your buyer may not want or need immediate occupancy for some of the same reasons you don’t […]