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Four Ways to Build Home Equity Before You Move

Whether you’re planning on moving or you’ve just moved to a new home – home equity is always important to maximize and build. Before we dive into some equity building tips, let’s lay some groundwork….


Pre-Move Organizing: How to Tackle The Junk Drawer

We all have them like skeletons in our closet. We don’t talk about them, we quietly shove everything known-to-man in them the second we hear someone is coming over. It’s where everything in your house…


5 Tips to Make Your Yard Sale a Standout

Summer is a great time to plan a yard sale. If you’re moving or are planning on moving, selling your things is a smart move. Not only will you save on your move costs, you…


Home Prices Show Biggest Increase in Four Years

Home buyers…in March it was reported that home prices across the nation have increased by 8.9 percent versus this time a year ago. The median home price is now at $297,000 in over 174 markets…


What to Know When Buying This Spring

Spring means warmer air and also the start to real estate season. So, if you are thinking about jumping into the home buying market, you might need to understand a few things about this time…


Creative Backyard Elements You’ve Got to See

With the weather warming, it’s the best time to start planning the best ways to make the most of your yard. Whether you’re moving into a new home or plan on sprucing up your existing…


On Trend Home Design Colors for This Spring

Every season a team from Pantone Color Institute creates a palate for the season’s hottest colors. The palate is inspired by the colors featured at NY Fashion Week. The show will usually dictate the colors…


What’s a Boom-mate? And, Do You Need One?

Let’s set the stage: right now Millenials are having trouble finding affordable housing in some of America’s most expensive housing markets. While Millenials are seeking affordable places to live, 9 out of 10 Baby Boomers…


Rent Prices are Making Homeownership More Attractive

In January, Trulia released data on the current state of rental prices. They found that the median rental price has risen by 3.1 percent last year. But, in select markets – what they found was…


How to Host a Spring-Themed House Warming Party

If you’ve just moved into a new home, you may be trying to figure out how you can celebrate the season and introduce people to your new digs. If you need a little inspiration, here…