by Marti Reeder | May 11, 2015 | Economy, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Market Conditions, News, Pricing a Home, Real Estate, Reporter
The National Association of Realtors® reports that existing home sales are way above this time last month and this time last year. That’s good news if you’re thinking of selling your home this year. For specifics on how this affects you and your home, contact your...
by Marti Reeder | May 4, 2015 | Disclosures, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Misc., Real Estate, Reporter
Buying a new home can be an exciting process, but first you have to sell your current home. Here are seven selling mistakes you can avoid to expedite the process, adapted from the National Association of Realtors®. Ignoring sales prep. If you are eager to move, you...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 27, 2015 | Home Decor, Home Ideas, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Misc., Reporter
One of the easiest ways to make your home more appealing to prospective home buyers – and to you – is to cut the clutter and organize your home. Real Simple and HGTV offer some fun ways to rid your home of clutter: Use unexpected items for storage: coffee mug rack for...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 19, 2015 | Closing Costs, Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Real Estate, Reporter, Taxes
Are you ready to upgrade your starter home to one that will house your growing family? Or maybe you’re ready to buy the home of your dreams, complete with a master suite, 3-car garage, gazebo and hot tub? Realtor.com offers this 10-step guide to financing the perfect...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 10, 2015 | Energy, Home Ideas, Misc., Reporter
Last fall we wrote a post about some of the fun ways the Internet of Things (IoT) can make your home more efficient and, well, intelligent. Here are some more ways your home can make your life a little easier, inspired by recent issues of Dwell and Sunset magazines....
by Marti Reeder | Apr 3, 2015 | Home Ownership, Misc., Reporter, Taxes
I have good news and bad news. The bad news – April 15, tax time, is just around the corner. The good news – owning your own home can reduce your tax liability. Here are seven tax deductions that can save you money now! You can deduct home mortgage interest, up to...