By Keith Loria As the winter season marches on, so too does the debate surrounding whether or not putting your home for sale during the cold, snowy months is the best approach. While many may shy away from listing their home during the winter months thanks to bad weather and freezing temperatures, if you’re home
Placing your home on the market during October? Here are some tips to keep the appeal of your home high for this spooky season. First impressions matter and often curb appeal can increase a selling price by as much as 20%. Draw attention to your gorgeous house, not to the ghouls in your yard or on
5 Ways To Prepare Your Home For A Hurricane #DidYouKnow Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30th? During this time the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) National Hurricane Center predicts and tracks these massive storms – occurring up to 12 times a year in the Atlantic Ocean. 1. Prevention There are certain measures
Contributor, Ashley McDougal Selling your home is an experience. Some would say it is a great experience while others would say the opposite. No two sellers have the same experience. When you list your home, there are many factors that determine what type of encounter you may have. Inventory of homes, values being up
More and more is being written about downsizing, putting time-consuming yard work in the past and simplifying our lives as America’s population matures. According to a 2014 U.S. Census Bureau’s report, “The Baby Boom Cohort in the United States: 2012 to 2060”: “The baby boomers began turning 65 in 2011 and are now driving growth
While spring is still at an arm’s length, for those who plan to sell their home this spring season, it’s never too early to start preparing. Below are five tips you can tackle now for a smoother sale later on. Start packing. “While it may seem crazy to begin packing your home before you’ve sold
Laura Ingall Wilder wrote “home is the nicest word there is,” and we couldn’t agree more. Here are 6 reasons why you should own a home. Freedom – Decorate it to suit your tastes. Remodel to fit your lifestyle. Landscape how you like. Pride of Ownership – Home ownership gives you and your family a
Considering getting a home warranty? Here are six reasons you may say yes. A home warranty can provide peace of mind. Imagine you just moved in and your garage door stops working, your kitchen sink begins to leak or you come home from winter vacation to a heating system that won’t turn on. When things go
Selling a home involves dozens of steps that can be overwhelming for the average person, therefore, Realtors® are a must. Most house hunters have full-time jobs and would rather not fuss with the paperwork nor the time involved to search through hundreds of potential homes. “That’s why the REALTOR® is the key to ensuring the best outcome
The Chesapeake Police Department shared these tips recently to encourage safety for your home and loved ones over the holidays. -Let a trustworthy neighbor know if you’re planning to go out of town for the holidays so that they can keep an eye on your home. Don’t hide a key outside of your home! –
