Real Estate Blog
Riding the Heat Wave: Best Ways To Prepare and Protect Your Home During Extreme Heat
Welcome to the heat dome, folks. More than 80 million people in the eastern half of the U.S. are under at least a Level 3 of 4 “major” heat risk on Friday, according to CNN. The East Coast is poised to break records again, in what's being dubbed the hottest day of the...
How to Sell an Investment Property and Make a Killing
An investment property, by definition, is a place with one simple goal: to make money. So if you want to learn how to sell an investment property, we'd wager that maximizing those profits is likely your top priority. In many ways, the steps to selling an investment...
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...