With summer comes outdoor festivals, airy dresses, picnics in the park, naps on the balcony, green on the trees… and restless, sweaty, impossibly hot nights. What can we do when the temperatures hit 100+ degrees? Plenty, as it turns out. Get yourself a few ice packs...
There’s no sugarcoating it. This is a crazy time for real estate. The imbalance of supply and demand is becoming equally frustrating for buyers and sellers as home values appreciate and bidding wars become a necessary evil to the homebuying process. The good news is:...
When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t that many homes available to purchase. With inventory hovering near record lows and sky-high buyer demand, a multi-offer scenario is...
In essence, summers should be reserved for relaxation. For ranch waters, day passes to cool hotel pools, and finding fresh ways to cope with the brutal Texas heat. But for those whose summer years of yore were filled with reading lists and out-of-comfort-zone camp...
If you're thinking about buying a home, this list can help get your search off on the right foot. While the number of rooms, the condition of the kitchen, and the size of the yard are important, there are other things to think over before you make an offer. Consider...
You may think that buying a house isn't in your realm of possibility. In fact, you may even feel a wave of panic just thinking about where to get the money for your down payment. Fortunately, most lenders today offer a wide range of down payment options between 5%-20%...
There's something so distinctly beautiful about summer decor. Those breezy fabrics, muted color palettes, natural fibers, and boho influences associated with the season make it feel like you're bringing the sunshine indoors. And though it might feel like the style is...
Have you ever been in the situation where you’re casually going to open houses on the weekend, and you find your absolute DREAM home? You can imagine all the ways you would decorate, picture where all the furniture would go and envision future memories being made…...
When there’s a bidding war, cash is king. And a recent Redfin study confirmed that it’s the only sure-fire way to win that dream house in a market this crazy. Homebuyers who offer all-cash improve their chances of winning a bidding war by 290%. Homebuyers who offer...
A new survey from the National Association of Realtors® reveals that home staging continues to be a significant part of the home buying and selling process. Buyers' agents overwhelmingly agreed, as 82% said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the...
