After several years of diligently saving money, I’m nearly ready to purchase my first home. Because I’ve been thinking about buying a home for so long, I know exactly what I want my house to look like. I desire a place that has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. I also need a quiet space to set up my home office in. I want a massive, walk-in closet in my master bedroom. My master bathroom needs to have double vanities, a tiled, walk-in shower, and a Jacuzzi tub. On this blog, I hope you will discover how to set priorities during your new home search. Enjoy!
A New Home Search
3 Easy Steps To Help You Choose The Right Asking Price For Your Home
24 February 2016
When you decide to sell your home, one of the decisions you must make involves selecting an asking price. The asking price of your home is more important than you think, and it could help or hinder the ability for you to sell your home in a relatively short amount of time. As you prepare to list your home, you may want to follow these three easy steps to help you find the right price to ask.
5 Affordable Tips To Keep Homebuyers Interested In Your Home
24 February 2016
There are many upgrades you can do to boost the value of your home and draw in potential homebuyers. Of course, sometimes, the problem isn't generating interest, it's keeping it. There are several reasons a potential buyer may decide to pass on your house, but preventing this doesn't always mean spending thousands on remodeling. There are many inexpensive fixes you can do that will keep homebuyers interested Give Your Yard a Manicured-Look
Three Qualities Residents Look For In A Landlord
31 July 2015
When tenants come to look at your property, they are not just determining if the property is right for them; they're also determining if you're a good fit for them as a landlord. If you want to secure the best, most responsible tenants, you'll do well to ensure you display the qualities these renters are typically looking for a landlord, which include: Punctuality Potential tenants will want to know that if they call you with a heating problem or plumbing problem in the middle of the night, they won't have to wait hours for service.
Water & Mold & Odors—Oh My! How to Clean Up From a Flood
10 July 2015
There's nothing worse than coming home from a vacation to find that there was a flood while you were gone. Now your hardwood floors are soaked and your rugs smell like mold. You'll need to act fast if you want to save your flooring. Here are some step-by-step instructions that will help you restore your flooring to pristine condition. Ventilate the Room The first thing you'll need to do is air out your house.
Why You Need A Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home
25 May 2015
Are you planning on selling your home and thinking of doing it yourself? Are you wondering if you'll save money if your home is listed as a "For Sale By Owner" instead of hiring someone to do it for you? Here are some reasons that you should hire a real estate agent instead of going it alone: 1. Few buyer's agents will want to show your home. In a typical real estate transaction, there are two real estate agents.