10 Tips to Save Energy and Stay Cool during a Heat Wave

    Recent 90-degree-plus days tested the endurance of even those who thrive on sultry weather. Here are 5 tips to keep your electric bill from spiraling out of control: 1. Add insulation to ensure a well-sealed house. Insulation is not just for keeping in the heat. It will also help keep the cool air …

NEW HOME BUYERS: RELIEVE STRESS BY KNOWING THE GAME PLAN

The other day I met with new home buyers and once again was reminded that I sometimes forget how stressful the home buying process can be when you haven’t a clue what the steps are for making the biggest purchase of your life. So here’s a short course in what to expect when buying your first …

Sellers, Buyers, GET A CLUE.!

  Sometimes it’s something small that makes a big difference in a buyer’s mind when deciding which house is best. One thing that is mostly overlooked when purchasing a home is homeowner’s insurance. So why would homeowners insurance matter when buying a home? If a buyer can’t insure the  property, then they can’t get a …

Sellers Want To Pay Lower Real Estate Commission?

Would you rather pay 5% or 7% commission? No brainer, right? On a $200,000 home, the difference for each percent of commission is $2,000. Who wouldn’t want to add $2000 to the profit on their home? But what if you LOST $5,000 (or more) by trying to save $2000? Is paying less commission still a …

Stressed out? Don’t Lose Out On Buying the Perfect House

First of all, there is no perfect house. The best any of us can do is find a house that meets our needs and has most of our wants. I have yet to find one person who doesn’t find fault with something about their home. I love my home, but I live on a very …

5 Reasons For Not Buying A Home

           5 Reasons For Not Buying A Home   1.  You don’t like the home itself. You may just plain old don't like it. It may be the layout, the size of the rooms or the age of the home. Those are things that are not easy or can’t be changed. If you don’t like …

No Ifs, Ands or Buts…Get a pre-approval!

When buying a house, step one is to get pre-approved for a mortgage.  So many buyers put the cart before the horse when it comes to buying a new home. Many first time homebuyers want to run out and look at homes they think are in their price range. Then they find out down the line that …