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When Will the Builders Stop? Apr. 20, 2021
You might be one of those neighbors who is not very happy about the big homes being built in your on... Read More
Live Your Dream. Everybody Loves a New Home Mar. 16, 2021
Times have changed, big time. Back in the day, people searched for a small home with the potential t... Read More
Understanding the Home Physical Inspection Mar. 09, 2021
Over the years, home values have soared. Homes that used to cost $100,000 now cost well over $1,000,... Read More
What Can I Do to Bring up the Value of Our Home? Feb. 02, 2021
What you can do to improve the value of your home is not a one-size-fits-all answer. It really depen... Read More
Today's Buyer: Less Is More Jan. 19, 2021
The wish list of today's buyer is quite different from what it used to be. Buyers today are looking ... Read More
Does It Make Sense to Remodel, or Will Future Buyers Just Tear My Home Down? Dec. 15, 2020
I am asked this question every week: "Does it make sense to put money in my house, or am I just thro... Read More
How to Know When the Market Is Turning Dec. 01, 2020
It's hard to imagine the market turning when, every month, properties are selling for higher and hig... Read More
Does Your Home Check All the Boxes? Sep. 15, 2020
Depending on which report you read and on which day of the week, you can find conflicting quotes abo... Read More
A Little Courtesy Goes a Long Way Aug. 18, 2020
There is no question we are currently in a seller's market. Of course, there will be another buyer's... Read More
Limitations to the Area Specialist Jul. 07, 2020
Selecting a real estate advisory specialist is not as easy as it appears on the surface, but one thi... Read More
8 Common Mistakes When Selling Direct to a Developer Dec. 10, 2019
1. Your neighbor next door or across the street sold to a developer 18 months ago. You call your nei... Read More
And They All Lived Happily Ever After Oct. 22, 2019
We are all in pursuit of the perfect life. Some things never change. Everyone loves the feeling of a... Read More
Shopping for a Bargain Is Not Your First Priority Oct. 08, 2019
The word "bargain" is not defined the same by all, and there may be reasons not initially clear as t... Read More
Should You Tap Your 401(k) to Fund Your Down Payment? Jul. 31, 2019
Dear Carrie: My husband and I are trying to scrape together enough money for a down payment on our f... Read More
Thinking About Taking the Plunge? Tips for a First-Time Home Buyer Jul. 03, 2019
Dear Carrie: I'm 35 and would really like to buy my first home. I've saved a pretty good chunk for a... Read More
Bank Gets Appraisal May. 26, 2019
Dear Edith: When we applied for a mortgage, the bank charged us for an appraisal. They said it was s... Read More
