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Harding Street – Perfect Fit for the First Time Home Buyer We’re pleased to announce our latest renovation project. This one will be called “Harding Street” (we’re really creative with our project names). Some quick facts about the Harding Street house: Built in 1940 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms 1 car, detached garage .14 acre lot […]

The time has come to consider the renovation of your home. One of the most important steps to take is the budget. Some would say it is the most important. But, a poor contractor or bad schedule can drain a budget just as easily as overspending on a fixture.  Budgeting a Home Renovation Developing a […]

We are always looking at the market data. Housing prices fluctuate every year. Sometimes, month-to-month swings can be seen if a major event happens in the news. But usually, price adjustments are more identifiable on a quarterly basis. Recently, we were looking at some properties in the State and thought it would be helpful to […]

Unfinished Renovation Project and Failed Flips It’s not uncommon to find an unfinished renovation project on the MLS that was originally someone’s rehab or “flip” project. I come across these projects and it makes my stomach turn. You might be wondering ‘why’? Well, think about it. More likely than not, the property owner left the […]

We all see it. That one house on the street that looks amazing. Your neighbor’s yard is always cut, while the edges are trimmed. It is as if every blade of grass and flower petal is just blazing in colorful glory. And then there’s the rest of us. The house where the yard is a little […]

We recognize that selling a house in probate is not part of anyone’s plan. Probate situations can be difficult, especially if the house was ‘intestate’ (meaning no will was in place declaring how to handle the transfer of the property). 5 Basic Steps for Selling a Probate Home Get an attorney – specifically one who […]

You Have to be Objective Everyone thinks about this, but so few do it. Getting your house ready to be sold is more than dusting the counters (but yes, please do that as well). Okay, so there are way more things you could do before listing, but we think these are the most relevant and easy […]

Windows Tell a Story We spend a lot of time, and I mean a lot of time, evaluating homes for renovation. When we go through a home, one of the first items we see (naturally) is the windows. They tell a lot about a home. The condition of a window can give insights regarding other […]

As both real estate investors and realtors, a house in foreclosure is always part of our ongoing market evaluation. Sometimes, for a first time home buyer or investor, a foreclosed property can be a terrific opportunity to purchase. Buying a House in Foreclosure isn’t Complicated Buying a home in foreclosure is an option and it’s […]

Today aside from a snack or a cup of coffee, very little is bought with just cash. More and more we turn to credit cards for everyday spending. Consider large purchases. Very few people go out and purchase without the use of a loan, particularly home buyers. Cash is needed for a down payment and […]