Real Estate Blog
What Is a Colonial Home? American Architecture Appreciated Across the Country
A Colonial home is an architectural style that can be found in neighborhoods all across the United States. In fact, according to the most recent Realtor.com® Architectural Style report, Colonial-style homes remain a defining architectural staple across much of the...
Home-Selling Checklist: 12 Things To Do Before Selling Your House
Getting ready to sell your house? Then it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to work because there are tons of things to do before listing your home! Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a "For Sale" sign on your front lawn or...
Do You Need a Real Estate Agent for New Construction? Here’s Why the Answer is Yes
Buying a brand-new home has obvious appeal—everything is fresh, modern, and move-in ready. But if you're working directly with a builder, you might wonder: Do I really need a real estate agent for new construction? The short answer is yes. While builders have their...
The Cost of Staging Your Home: 3 Ideas To Make the Steep Price Tag Worth the Investment
Home staging might initially seem counterintuitive: Why spend money on real estate if you're moving out? The simple answer: Because home staging can get you more money for your home sale. If your real estate agent has suggested staging, it's because evidence shows...
Here’s How to Clean Up Your Credit Score Before Buying a House
It's easy to fall in love with the idea of buying a home, but if you're going to get a mortgage (and let's face it, most homebuyers do), you'll likely need to improve your credit score. Also called a FICO score, your credit score is a simplified calculation of your...
The Home Inspection Checklist All Sellers Need To Appease Buyers
A home inspection can reveal issues that may not only affect the sale of your home but also give buyers leverage to lower their offer, request repairs, or back out entirely. To avoid costly surprises, sellers should prepare ahead of time. Our home inspection checklist...