When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as…
Painting is a quick and inexpensive way to give an old room a breath of fresh air or to make your home more sellable if you’re considering putting it on the market. While many homeowners are attracted to bold colors,…
Credit scores reflect your payment patterns over time, and almost all major lenders use them. So why is your credit score important? Your credit indicates to lenders how likely you are to pay back your loan. Your credit score also…
By Katie Bates Whether you’re looking at buying a home or selling your home, having a knowledgeable representative on your side can make all the difference. With historically low inventory, and buyer demand on the rise, our current local market…
Bring gourmet flavors into your own home with the following herbs and vegetables, chosen for how useful they are in cooking and how quickly they can be harvested. Plant now or in spring, depending on your choice of plants. Herbs…
You’ve seen it on HGTV shows like Property Brothers or Fixer Upper—experts take an outdated home and make it into the buyer’s dream home—all at a fraction of what it costs to buy new. But is it possible to live…
This time, it’s going to be different. A brand new year, brimming with possibilities, and you’ve resolved to move through your house like a whirling tornado of can-do, fixing, painting, and organizing. This year, nothing will stop you. Welcome to…
By Ryan C. Benton Multigenerational homes are on the rise. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, a record 60.6 million Americans live in multigenerational households. Additionally, according to the National Association of Realtors, 12% of homebuyers in 2018…
By: Ryan C. Benton Summer’s here, the COVID-19 lockdowns in Virginia are phasing out, and the real estate market is hot. In fact, a recent study from the National Association of Realtors shows that nearly 42 percent of buyers who…
Some trends come and go, so sprucing up your home’s curb appeal should be done with a nod to timelessness. After all, the next owners of your palace will be looking for beauty, ease of use, and comfort — not…