Shiplap (Wood Panels)
Shiplap (Wood Panels) Take a look at alternative methods for achieving the wood panel or shiplap look. The video and the related link tell the story. Wood Panel Video Here is the site for product information: Artis Wall Reclaimed Wood Panels: Spice Up the Look of Any Wall
Going Down: 4 Ways to Destroy Your Homes Value
Going Down: 4 Ways to Destroy Your Homes Value Courtesy of our partners at HomeKeepr – https://www.homekeepr.com/join/vincent-cyr You’re a homeowner now, you can kiss bland uniformity goodbye the moment you turn your apartment keys over to your now former landlord. The world is your canvas — at least, that part of the world that you […]
Some Behind the Scenes Activities
Some Behind the Scenes Activities Kathy Kosciewicz, the owner of Brandywine Staging gives you an idea of the inventory required to have a complete stock of items and furnishings needed to stage a home.
9 Things You Should Know Before Moving In
9 Things You Should Know Before Moving In See article: 9 Things You Should Know
Good Bones – What Does That Mean?
Good Bones – What Does That Mean? When working with buyers, we often tell them to look at the “bones” of a house and not get caught up in the cosmetic items that may or may not accurately reflect the home’s true state. What do we mean by “good bones”? Here are a few examples […]
Home Appraisals 101
Home Appraisals 101 Here is some great information from DreamCasa.org about home appraisals. As we experience strong markets with increasing prices, we must keep in mind that appraisers look backwards in time – 60-180 days. Those home prices may be lower than today’s market. As a seller, there is a ceiling to how much a […]
Absorption Rate – What Does That Mean?
Absorption Rate – What Does That Mean? In this post we will do a some education about some of the metrics we use to gauge the health of a particular market. Thanks to Investopedia, we have this nice defintion for us: The absorption rate is the rate at which available homes are sold in a specific real estate market […]
Fall Housing Market, It Has Not Slowed Down
Fall Housing Market, It Has Not Slowed Down For those of you looking to buy or sell your home in the Fall, I can tell you that our present experience is that the market is still very strong. We are seeing quite a bit of buying activity as interest rates remain attractive and consumer sentiment […]
Buyer Frustration with Lending
Buyer Frustration with Lending Buying a home should be an exciting time. You are choosing a place to live for yourself, your family, maybe even your pet. You look at all sorts of locations, types of homes, and possibilities for making that house just right for you. Apart from trying to find that right […]
Disaster Guide for Realtors
Disaster Guide for Realtors Most of the Houston community is now in the process of recovery and rebuilding. It will take a long time. The impact of the storm is both severe and long-term. As a Realtor, it becomes quite clear to me that a person’s livelihood can be dramatically affected in a very short […]