In the Boy Scouts, a certification, called a Totin’ Chip, is required for scouts to carry, and use woods tools like a knife, axe and a saw. They must read and understand the use and safety rules from the scout handbooks and demonstrate the proper handling, care, and use of each. No such certification is […]

A successful home sale, considered by many owners, is to maximize their proceeds in the shortest time with the least inconveniences. Just because it is a seller’s market doesn’t mean that homeowners can shortcut some of the steps that make it happen and they certainly need to avoid commonly made mistakes. Pricing too high Low […]

A well-known professional home stager, recently, decided to sell the 4,000+ square foot home which she lived in with her husband. It was certainly well maintained and by most standards, could have gone on the market immediately. However, she still went through a full staging effort before she listed the home. The work included painting […]

Key Takeaways: Selling your home is a chance to maximize your equity, so you owe it to yourself to find the perfect listing agent.   Searching for a listing agent is just as important as your home search, so make sure to meet with at least three candidates before making a decision.  We’re telling you the […]

A Seller’s equity in their home is the difference between what the home is worth and what they owe. At any point in time, it is an estimation because value is a very subjective term. If the seller thinks the home is worth more than an actual buyer will pay for it, the estimated equity […]

Rents going up may not be pleasant to hear for tenants, but it could be music to your ears if you are an investor. The recent CoreLogic Single-Family Rent Index, April 2021, showed a 5.3% increase in national rent year over year which doubled the increase experienced in April 2020. This is the largest annual […]

Key Takeaways: According to this winter’s market forecast, there’s going to be a flurry of new housing inventory that benefits both buyers and sellers.  More housing inventory provides additional options for buyers and newfound confidence for sellers who need to find a home after they list. Thinking about making a move? It’s not too early […]