14 Conveniences You Don’t Want to Forget in Your Home Search
Real Estate Tips & TricksYou have it all planned out. You know exactly which shopping centers and conveniences you want to live near, you know which amenities you need within a few miles of your community, and you have a general idea of where your workplace, gro...
When It Comes to Home Staging, Start Small
Real Estate Tips & TricksThe secret to selling your home for more money in less time is all in how you present it. Your home should look so beautiful—both online and in person—that home buyers can’t help but fall in love at first sight. The best way to cre...
April Fools!
Mike & Sandi NewsApril Fools! This home is NOT valued at $500k, but the market HAS improved for sellers. To get a quick automated estimate of your home’s value, click here....
3 Home Buying Mistakes That are Far Too Easy to Make
Real Estate NewsThis time of year is ideal for looking for homes. Since springtime is a popular home selling season, you have plenty of choices when it comes to finding listings in your preferred location, in your ideal price range, and with your favori...
Say “Hello” to Warmer Weather: Spring Home Décor Tips for 2017
Real Estate Tips & TricksNothing says spring quite like a bouquet of fresh flowers sitting on the coffee table and the sun streaming through the windows. Homeowners love any excuse to freshen up their home décor and welcome the new season, and if Pinterest is a...
7 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Place of Your Own
Real Estate NewsLiving in an apartment or rental home does have its perks: You can test out different neighborhoods and locations, you have the flexibility to move, and you have access to great amenities like a gym or pool. But there’s a reason that o...
7 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Seller’s Agent
Real Estate Tips & TricksYour home is likely the largest financial investment you have, so it makes sense to carefully choose the right agent to represent you when you sell it. The best real estate agent will walk you through the whole process, showcase your hom...
9 Moments All Home Buyers Experience
Real Estate NewsYou’re armed with your pre-approval letter, your wants and needs list, and your knowledge of the real estate market. Now comes the fun part: searching for homes! Like any part of buying a home, the home search has its ups and downs. Bu...
Beat the Winter Blues with Colorful Home Décor
Real Estate Tips & TricksThe winter holidays and New Year’s have come and gone, and so have all the decorations. With no twinkling lights or festive ornaments brightening up its main living areas, your home can start to look a little bare. Not to worry! Here a...
The Top Real Estate Resolutions (And How to Keep Them)
Real Estate News, Real Estate Tips & TricksWant to visit the gym more? Finally complete the home improvement project you’ve been working on? Save money for that new watch/car/house/vacation? January 1 is the perfect time to jumpstart your goals. If you’re like most people, ac...
Selling Your Home in 2017? Here are the Latest Market Predictions
Real Estate NewsIt’s that time of year: Many homeowners are looking to the New Year and planning their 2017 real estate resolutions (sell the house, move to the suburbs, buy that dream vacation home, etc.). If you’re planning your own New Year’s r...
How 2016 Technology Has Changed Your Home Search Forever
Real Estate NewsWhen was the last time you hopped in your car to start your home search? Most home buyers today just pick up their phones to instantly view properties all around the country — no car required. Each year, new tech changes the way that w...
Downsizing Your Home? Use These Tips to Plan Your Move
Real Estate Tips & TricksMaybe the thought of moving to a smaller, low-maintenance home has only briefly crossed your mind, or maybe you’re seriously considering downsizing. But before you trade your too-large house in for, say, a cozy condo downtown, there ar...
The Essentials for Entertaining Big in a Small Home
Real Estate Tips & TricksWith the holiday season approaching, many homeowners are starting to plan get-togethers with friends or family. While entertaining can be more of a challenge in a smaller home, it’s not impossible to host a memorable dinner party with ...