What do you “Need,” versus what do you “Want”? These are two very important questions to consider when purchasing a home. Your pocketbook will likely help you to narrow some of the “Wants” to “Needs”, but you must also be content with your decisions. It can be a fine balancing act. This insightful article from […]
Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
You’ve taken the plunge and made the decision! You are going to purchase a larger home for you and your spouse. What an exciting time. You quickly rush to pick up the phone and call everyone you know to share your news. Plans are already forming for that first party where you will invite all […]
Top 10 Home Staging Tips Every Seller Must Know
Before you place the For Sale sign up front and schedule open houses, check to make sure you house is ready to be shown. Give kitchen cabinets a facelift. Replacing all the cabinets is expensive, but a makeover might be necessary. Use wood stain to change the color or simply make them bolder. Curb appeal […]
11 Do’s and Don’ts of Simple Loan Approvals
If you’re in the market for a new home (or about to start searching), you may have to apply for a loan sometime in the near future. While the application itself may seem simple enough, there are a few things to consider while waiting for an approval. Here are a few tips from CF Funding […]
Six Steps to Buying a Home
As a potential homeowner, it can be daunting to start the home-buying process. There are many things to consider and remember, so it’s good to have some assistance on your side. A RE/MAX Showcase Agent can help explain and guide you through the whole process, but there are also a few steps to remember. Here […]
How One Light Bulb Can Make a Difference
As homeowners, we strive to make positive changes in our homes that will help us save money and live better. But it’s not always easy to figure out which changes to make. Luckily, RE/MAX put together a great infographic of all the small things you can do around home to save money and energy! Which […]
How to Be a Successful First-Time Home Buyer
Buying your first new home can be a scary and exciting adventure. As one of the largest financial decisions in your life, it takes a lot of planning and saving to make the jump into homeownership. Your RE/MAX Showcase Agent will always help along the way, but here are a few things to keep in […]
5 Easy Ways to Turn a House into a Home
You’ve found the perfect place, signed the dotted line and unpacked the moving truck. As you’re breathing in a sigh of relief, it’s time to move onto the next step: turning your new house into your new home. That might take a while to build up to, but we’d like to share some of the […]
2 Very Important Things to Do Before Buying a House
Buying a new home is a huge decision and takes a lot of financial planning and saving before the purchase can actually be made. But there are many people who suggest you do certain things before buying, yet never consider long-term planning as one of those tips. The key is to start early and be […]
Never Buy a Home Without Asking Yourself These 5 Questions First
Buying a new home can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are plenty of new spaces to fill, new memories to make and excellent communities to join. But there are also some scary things to consider, such as unexpected fees, loud local noises and future expenses. There are ways to avoid these unnecessary stresses, however, […]
