Tag: Living

Total 278 Posts

Find resources and information for making your move, preparing your home for selling, securing your property and more.

October 04, 2020

When is it Time to Switch Realtors

Hiring a Realtor comes in many flavors. Whether it be a family member or friend, a personal reference, an agent matching site (e.g. UpNest or Homelight) or other method, it isn't always a guarantee that it will be a perfect match.

October 02, 2020

Top 5 States We're Moving to

Whether for work, school or change of scenery, people of the United States are a transient lot. According to U.S. census data approximately 31,000,000 people moved this past year; 3,000,000 of them across state borders.

September 26, 2020

Tiny Homes: Land vs. Portable

There is a whole tiny home revolution going on in this country. Tiny dwellings can be portable and placed on wheels, set on skids or otherwise tied down to a permanent piece of land somewhere.

September 24, 2020

Tiny Homes: How and Where Do I Find One?

As rising cost of living expenses create concern for many people looking to keep overall living costs lower, tiny homes are fast becoming an attractive option. As a direct result, many are wondering how and where to find a suitable tiny home.

September 20, 2020

Tiny Homes: Are They a Passing Fad?

Tiny homes today are big business and can be seen on popular house hunting and home improvement televisions shows. Many consider tiny homes as a social movement about changing societal norms and a trend back towards simpler living rather than just an architectural matter.

September 16, 2020

Staging Your Home For a Photo Shoot

Before selling your home, a professional photo shoot should be on your agent's list of things to do. These photos will be the first impression a potential buyer has of your home and high quality photos may help to increase the home value in a buyer's mind.

September 12, 2020

What Costs Does My Agent Cover?

Selling your home takes on the old adage, "it takes money to make money" as there are expenses to the sales process. When you hire a licensed real estate professional to represent you as your listing agent, you will negotiate with them to determine the commission they will receive.

September 06, 2020

Time For an Upgrade - Should I Renovate or Move?

Real estate experts point out that today's home values continue to rise due to limited availability of  properties for sale.  As the market appears to be bouncing back from the initial COVID-19 related consumer panic, the ongoing pandemic continues to impact schools, jobs, childcare and cost of living

September 04, 2020

Preparing Your Home For an Appraisal

So you've made the decision to sell your home. Now what happens? Although optional at this point it is often advised that the seller has their home appraised by a professional appraiser.