Congratulations, you found the home of your dreams and the seller has signed the purchase agreement and the two of you have negotiated all of the terms.  If you're a first time homebuyer you may think you can coast to closing and not have to worry about a thing, but you will soon realize your lender steps in and orders the home appraisal.  A home appraisal?  You instantly question what a home appraisal is, who conducts it, what they will be looking for, why it needs to be done and... read more

With Technology changing our lives daily we all often wonder if this will relate to Buying or Selling a home.  A recent article from Realtor Magazine shows a few examples of future technology in Real Estate.1.  Virtual Realty Headsets- These headsets are already being used by gaming systems and other online programs.  Is there a market to use these to view your home online in the future? 2.  Drones- In real estate, unmanned aerial vehicles could soon help you market your listings from ... read more

Moving can be both exciting and daunting. Even if you’ve found the perfect place to live, you still might be dreading the labor-intensive moving process. Making a moving list, where you prioritize your tasks and which items take precedence over others in the unpacking process can help simplify your transition into a new home. Clean Your New Home Before You Move In Cleaning is definitely a must have on your moving list. Your house or apartment may need cleaning before you move in — especially... read more

According to Realtor Magazine there are 3 trends Seller should know that are happening in 2016.* A seller's market dominates *  Mortgages will get pricier.*  Tax benefits still aboundFor more information click on link below:http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2015/12/29/3-trends-sellers-should-know-in-2016... read more