Tag: Living

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

January 12, 2020

Organizing the Move to Your New Home

So you thought the hard work of purchasing a home was over? During the moving process, you'll face a slew of tasks in order to get settled into your new place of residence. Within a short window, you'll have to organize your life, utilities and all of your belongings.

January 11, 2020

How to Increase Your Home's Value

We all want to ensure that when it comes time to sell our home, we receive the maximum price. Here's a shortlist ideas for helping to ensure your home value hits its' peak.

December 30, 2019

Get Rid of Home-Invading Pests Before You Sell

Just say no to unwanted pests. Spring is here, and that means motivated homeowners are gearing up for the warm-weather real estate season. Unfortunately, it can also mean an uptick in home pests, which can make selling difficult. It's better to handle pests now than to hope a

December 30, 2019

Which Came First Whole Foods or a Whole New Price Point

What makes a hot property? High-end foods appear to play a role. There's the Starbuck's Effect, and now there are the Whole Foods and Trader Joe's Effects. Whichever way you roast, pour or slice your organic purchases, where any of these retailers pop up,

December 30, 2019

Why High Property Values Help Baby Boomers Age in Place

Why move away when you're already comfortable in your own home? Forget what you know about retirees and how they choose to live. A new crop of Baby Boomers is shaking things up, and that means more dollars spent on home improvement than by any retirees in recent

December 30, 2019

Can't Afford a Home Stager? Here's How to Fake It

Help your buyers imagine themselves at home. A home-stager can make a real difference in selling your home. That's according to the Profile of Home Staging by the National Association of Realtors® [http://www.realtor.org/reports/2015-profile-of-home-staging]. In the report, the vast majority of surveyed agents expressed

December 30, 2019

Spotting Hot New Neighborhoods

Old buildings, or the next big thing? You've seen it before. A once-golden neighborhood falls into despair, only to be revived decades later by a new crop of hip and trendy buyers with a terrific wardrobe and an eye for architecture. This revitalization can have a negative affect