If you’re thinking about buying a home governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA), it’s important to know what to expect.

Like most of us, you’ve probably seen one of those “We Buy Houses For Cash” ads on TV, or on signs attached to a telephone pole or staked at the corner traffic light. Some of us have received a similar letter or postcard or have seen online advertising for the same. The sign or mail piece may also note that the advertiser will buy your house in “any condition” and with “no closing costs”.

If you’ve had the thought of selling your home sneaking into your brain more and more, it may be time to seriously consider doing just that. Make no mistake, selling your home is a big deal, especially if you’ve lived in the same house for many years. The thought of packing all your stuff after all those years, including the stuff you forgot you have, is enough to stop anyone in their tracks, but there may be some worthwhile benefits to selling your home. Continue reading →

It is said that when meeting someone new, we have only seconds to make a good first impression. The same holds true when a prospective buyer sees your home for the first time. When selling your home, you want your house looking its absolute best—and some increased curb appeal can go a long way. Here are some relatively inexpensive ways for you to make your home more appealing to prospective buyers. Continue reading →

Ask most real estate agents what they like best about working in the real estate industry and you might get several standard answers, such as they like working flexible hours or having the freedom of not being tied to a desk all day. Beyond that however, the one answer you will hear above the rest is that they enjoy what they do because they love working with people to help make their lives better. Continue reading →