The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is holding a nation-wide Open House Weekend on April 28 & 29. Since NAR will be doing extensive national advertising, the time is right to have a professional Realtor host an Open House for you. Here are some additional reasons why holding an Open House makes sense on Open […]
A common dilemma faced by many homebuyers is choosing between purchasing a newer home, maybe 10-20 years old or younger, and an older one. Many buyers have their minds set on a newer home in order to avoid major expenses that are typical with older homes. Some of the anticipated expenses of older homes include […]
We all see the signs on the side of the road, sometimes sporting balloons, announcing an Open House nearby. Whether you are looking to buy a house or not, it is a great idea to stop by. There are many reasons why people come to open houses, but typically, they can be broken down into […]
I recently hosted an Open House for one of my colleagues. The house was a very spacious four-bedroom colonial loaded with plenty of high-end, quality upgrades. However, as the majority of guests failed to comment on or notice the beautiful wood floors, high-end molding, or Anderson windows, I understood exactly why -they were too distracted […]
Once you think interest rates on mortgages have dropped as low as they can, think again! This week, Freddie Mac announced that the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to an all-time low of 3.89 percent. This breaks the previous record of 3.91 percent that was set only three weeks ago! Opportunities for […]
Can you believe it? The start of another new year. Along with the New Year come many New Year’s resolutions as well. If your resolutions involve cleaning out closets and de-cluttering, a home stager like me can be a big help in tackling such a huge project. Home staging is not necessarily limited to preparing […]
With the high unemployment rate, and those who have jobs concerned that they will be losing them, many homeowners are looking for help. One of the most popular ways to get help in making a mortgage affordable is through a loan modification. Loan modifications are granted by a lender intending to help struggling homeowners, stop […]
Did you know that Somerset and Hunterdon Counties dominated New Jersey Monthly’s list of “Best Places to Live” in 2011? Of course, we already know how great our area is, but this confirms that it’s not a secret! Each year, New Jersey Monthly ranks a list of over 500 municipalities in New Jersey. It bases […]
When it comes to decorating walls, many homeowners tackle the choice of wallpaper vs. paint. The benefits of wallpaper include its durability and variety of styles and textures that allow it to set a mood or tell a story. Often, the right wallpaper can provide a room character that exhibits the homeowner’s own personality, making […]
“My idea of superwoman is someone who scrubs her own floors” ~Bette Midler As a home stager, I regularly tell my clients, “how you live in your house isn’t how you sell your house.” At my house, you can regularly find my son’s disregarded socks on his bedroom floor and my kids’ Wii remote permanently […]