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Is the DIY Trend Over or Just Getting Going?

Is the DIY Trend Over or Just Getting Going?

Since the launch of HGTV, the DIY (Do It Yourself) projects have been all the rage. Young and old DIYers have spent their weekend browsing the big box home stores and searching for YouTube how-to videos. Then they spend their free time doing everything from knocking...

Circadian Rhythm Lighting – Using the Power of Light in Your Home

Circadian Rhythm Lighting – Using the Power of Light in Your Home

One’s Circadian Rhythm is the natural sleep and wake cycle that provides the body with the greatest degree of health and wellness. One of the newest trends in interior design and architecture is mimicking this cycle using proper lighting. Harnessing the power of light...

Circadian Rhythm Lighting – Using the Power of Light in Your Home

Circadian Rhythm Lighting – Using the Power of Light in Your Home

One’s Circadian Rhythm is the natural sleep and wake cycle that provides the body with the greatest degree of health and wellness. One of the newest trends in interior design and architecture is mimicking this cycle using proper lighting. Harnessing the power of light...

Should I Use A Friend As My Real Estate Agent?

Should I Use A Friend As My Real Estate Agent?

There are lots of articles warning people about the problem of using a friend as a real estate agent. Concerns range from their level of experience to the impact it may have on their friendship if something goes wrong. While it is important to use an agent, friend or...

Help! My Home is Unique – How Do I Price it Right to Sell?

Help! My Home is Unique – How Do I Price it Right to Sell?

Most homes can be easily priced by looking at comparable properties in the area. A real estate agent will look at recent sales of similar homes as well as market trends – is it an accelerating market or a declining market? But for sellers who own custom or more unique...

How To Get Designer Looks For Your Home On A Budget

How To Get Designer Looks For Your Home On A Budget

Who doesn’t love to spend time browsing through home magazines? Every season there are new looks and trends. While some are easy to achieve with a little paint, others would require extensive redecorating and design. A trip to the mall with high-end home stores is not...

Choosing the Right Community – Six Questions to Ask

Choosing the Right Community – Six Questions to Ask

Nothing is more frustrating than finding a wonderful house and then realizing that the neighborhood is not as great. Everyone has heard the expression, “location, location, location,” and it’s one of the main reasons homeowners say they love their home. Yes, the...

Buyer’s Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!

Buyer’s Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!

Seeing “as is” on a home listing can make some homebuyers nervous. The first thought often is, “what’s wrong with the home”? In fact, the term “as is” should not scare you away from a home that otherwise looks like a good fit. Understanding the term, its use, and how...

Buyer’s Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!

Buyer’s Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!

Seeing “as is” on a home listing can make some homebuyers nervous. The first thought often is, “what’s wrong with the home”? In fact, the term “as is” should not scare you away from a home that otherwise looks like a good fit. Understanding the term, its use, and how...

How to Find a Pet-Friendly Neighborhood

How to Find a Pet-Friendly Neighborhood

In a tight housing market, finding the right home for you and your family may feel like a needle-in-the-haystack effort. Add to this the need for a pet-friendly neighborhood and you may feel like it is impossible. The good news is that more communities are considering...

Should You Offer Financial Concessions when Selling?

Should You Offer Financial Concessions when Selling?

When selling your home, at some point the question of financial concessions will arise. These may be credits for closing costs, repairs, or upgrades and these incentives may improve your ability to sell the home, especially if the home is not in turn-key condition....

Drone Photography – What To Know

Drone Photography – What To Know

Drone photography has revolutionized the way real estate agents market their listings. Highlighting the location or neighborhood can help potential buyers learn more about the property and increase interest in the home. But it is not as simple as buying a drone and...