Occasionally cleaning household appliances like stoves and refrigerators may seem obvious, but what about equipment that does the cleaning, like the dishwasher and washing machine? Give these often overlooked appliances a deep clean with the following tips before the holidays have them working overtime. Unclog the dishwasher. The cleaner the dishwasher, the cleaner your dishes […]
While a home’s curb appeal may draw buyers in, its interior matters just as much, if not more. Several features are high on the wish list of today’s homebuyer, including a modern kitchen. Whether you’re thinking of starting a remodel or you’re just curious about what the future holds, check out these trends that turn […]
Recently, my husband relayed a conversation he overheard at the office where someone was saying that home ownership is not a smart or important investment anymore. Since I have also heard these sort of rumblings lately, I feel compelled to write about it. The idea I have heard debated is that houses will never appreciate […]
Perhaps you’ve heard the tale of Colby Sambrotto, founder of the website ForSaleByOwner.com, who used a REALTOR® to sell his New York apartment. In 2011, The Wall Street Journal reported that Sambrotto hired an agent after an unsuccessful attempt to sell the home on his own. ForSaleByOwner.com is a website that charges fees to homeowners […]
The holiday season is here! For many families, decorating their home for the holiday season is a time-honored tradition and provides some quality family time during a busy time of the year. Sellers with their home on the market during the holiday season often ask me if they should skip their holiday traditions and not […]
If your house is “decorated” with Nintendo Wii remotes on the floor, bikes in the driveway, Barbie on the couch and legos….well, legos everywhere, you have some work to do before going to market. It can be very challenging for home-selling parents of young children to keep their house “show ready” (looking its best.) Being […]
The term ‘specialist’ is defined as “A person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.” We already know that a Realtor is a specialist in the field of real estate. However, what makes someone a neighborhood specialist? A neighborhood specialist is someone who […]
Here are a few early summer jobs to attend to before heading to the beach. You probably know to remove the lint from your dryer’s filter after each use. However, cleaning your dryer vents is equally important. Although you do not need to clean it as frequently as the air filter, summer is a great […]
Many factors influence a successful home sale. Factors like location, market conditions, and interest rates can all affect the final purchase price. However, too often, the home seller’s emotions get in the way of achieving the best deal possible. Everyone believes their home is their castle -and why wouldn’t they? When making what was probably […]
We see it on home decorating shows, and certainly if you are house hunting, you have undoubtedly seen the sought after “updated kitchen”. This quintessential kitchen will have its trademark granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry, and of course, stainless steel appliances. For a while now, Stainless Steel has been the “it” finish for appliances. It has […]