Proud and smart. These upgrades not only make your home the gem of the neighborhood, they do a nice job of recouping their cost at resale. A new door restores your street cred and means fewer air leaks (money savings!). Plus, the “2015 Remodeling Impact Report” from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® found you can [...]
Just Listed in Old Town $900,000 This Old Town Masterpiece has it all–the ultimate floor plan, exceptional outdoor living & excellent locale. A dramatic cathedral ceiling in great room opens to your dream kitchen & informal dining–great for gathering. Main level includes formal dining, living room, den, powder room & laundry. Spacious bedrooms & 3 [...]
https://youtu.be/g59uph4Dt4U Glorious front row views of the Narrows! Set on a dead end street this custom built home offers contemporary living with main floor spaces perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. High ceilings and windows galore allow light and vista to be enjoyed no matter the setting. Huge bedrooms and bonus room on upper [...]
In this current market where inventory is low and the buying pool is large, Buyers are being “run ragged” – despite their best efforts and their multiple offers they still don’t have a home. They are growing frustrated and, are heartbroken almost weekly. It is common for a home to have upwards of 10 offers [...]
In the summer of 2015 we moved my 93 year-old grandmother out of the home she had lived in for 52 years. She and my grandpa purchased this brand new home in 1963, 2 years before I was born. If you were to visit the home you would find the original cabinets, light fixtures and [...]
REALTORS® who carry the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation are specially qualified to address the real estate needs of those age 50+. SRES® designees recognize that a home often is the largest and most precious asset that baby boomers and people 50+ have. Thus, SRES® designees bring a unique approach to each transaction and interaction with clients. They [...]
Make Sure You Have Appropriate Coverage When your policy comes up for renewal Don’t automatically send a check to your insurance company. Take the time to review your coverage and call your agent with questions or concerns that you have regarding your homeowners insurance. Ask yourself the following questions: * Has the company made [...]
There’s a fine – and often subjective—line between “vintage” and “dated” when it comes to home features. Buyers tend to be willing to pay more for a contemporary-looking property. But how do you determine whether to invest in an update? Here are a few features it’s pretty safe to say are long past their [...]
There are few rites of spring more satisfying than the annual clean. For many people, however, the pleasure comes only after the work is finished. Your spring cleaning may never become effortless, but you can make the project more manageable -- and even enjoyable. This printable checklist offers an overview of everything you need to [...]