Does the brokerage matter when selling your house?
Anyone who's bought or sold a house before is already aware that the right agent can make a big difference in your experience. But what about the brokerage where the agent is affiliated -- does the brokerage...
How To Move On A Budget
As anybody who has ever bought a house before knows, real estate is quite expensive! Many buyers, although elated that they're about to be homeowners (either for the first time or in new digs), also realize...
Annual Home Maintenance Checklist
If youâve been a homeowner before, you know that just like your vehicle needs regular maintenance likeoil changes to run wellâso does your home. It can be easy to ignore or put these things off, but...
25 Tips For Moving With Kids Or Pets
Moving is stressful all on its own, but when you add in the complications that kids or pets (or both) can bring to the mix, it can feel downright impossible. Depending on the age of your children and whether...
How Has The Real Estate Landscape Changed In The Past 10 Years?
In 2008, the real estate landscape was on the brink of a monumental change. The Great Recession officially started in December 2007, and the housing industry was on the front lines of the longest economic...
18 Tips For Winterizing Your Home
Winter is coming. Well, maybe not immediately, but the season that can be the hardest on our homes is nonetheless approaching.
15 Ways You Can Make Your Community Safer
In a society where we refer to our homes as our castles, it makes sense that we also want to feel safe and secure in our residences. But as we spend more time inside looking at screens and less time outside...
How To Help Your Adult Kid Buy: Advice For Mom And Dad
As a parent, it's hard to watch your kids struggle with anything, but watching them struggle to buy a house can be especially tough. We all want the best for our offspring, and owning a home is one of the best...