The Homeowner’s Advice Blog

Find tips to help with: Selling | Relocation | Financing

Planning For A Relocation

If you were offered a substantial raise, you’d probably never think about turning it down. But what if the only way you could get that raise would be to take a position with one of your company’s offices that is thousands of miles away? How do you know if relocating is right for you and […]

Easing Your Children’s Fears

If you’re relocating to a new city, you should try to make the transition as smooth as possible for your children. The best thing you can do is to keep them informed. Even if you think they don’t care or won’t fully understand the details, keep them as informed as possible so they feel secure […]

Accepting An Offer

As a seller, you may receive multiple offers if there are more people looking to buy homes than there are homes on the market. When several buyers make an offer on your home, it may be best if you and I meet with each potential buyer to discuss the offer. After visiting with each buyer, […]

Helpful Relocating Tips

If your upcoming relocation has you feeling a bit overwhelmed, there are ways to make the transition easier. One way to ease your mind during the process is to make a list of everything that needs to be done. The following are some helpful tips for a successful relocation: Make a separate calendar for your […]

Speeding Up The Sale

Once you decide to sell your home, you want the process to go quickly. But what do buyers want? Of course, it varies with the needs of each individual, but typically buyers are looking for a good neighborhood, a realistic price, a clean home, favorable mortgage terms and a timely move-in date. You can’t control […]

Financing Tips

What Type of Loan Should I Apply For? Selecting a loan that is right for you can be a tricky proposition. You will need to obtain a loan that will allow you to purchase the home you want, while securing monthly payments you can afford. If you are planning to move within a few […]

Get Rid of Clutter with a Quick Garage Sale

Yard sale, rummage sale, garage sale, tag sale. Whatever the preferred name is in your part of the country, it is a great way to get rid of all the extra stuff you don’t want to move to your next house. Decluttering is key to presenting your home at its best when it is on […]

Be Ready for the Spring Selling Season

Spring is an optimum time for home sales as the largest number of buyers start their search. Take advantage of this busiest sales season by sprucing up your home inside and out. Strong curb appeal is extremely important for making the best first impression and you want potential buyers to be delighted when they step […]

You Need a Skillful Agent

You may be tempted to buy or sell a home without the help of a professional real estate agent. However, you are risking time, money and aggravation without an agent’s skills to help you move through all the stages of a real estate transaction. Your agent’s knowledge is valuable in all cases, but especially if […]