We all like to talk about the one that got away whether it's fish, romantic suitors, a car or even a house. There are people that have Zillow.com bookmarked in their computers and phones or expect their Realtor to have them on speed dial, waiting...waiting... on that special property. We've had clients tell us "If [...]
Goldenrod solidago is a genus of over 100 species of flowering plants in the Asteraceae (Aster) family. Solidago comes from the Latin word soldago, meaning to make whole, or to heal. If Goldenrod and Ragweed were in a police lineup, the results wouldn’t fare well for Goldenrod, as it’s [...]
Friday the 13th So…today is Friday the 13th. Just saying it out loud conjures up visions of walking [...]
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Sometimes it feels each new season of selling real estate is like that game show, The Price is Right. The new listings are grouped together with all the ‘old’ listings on stage, and buyers from the audience try to bid what they think should be the closest correct sales price. The person [...]
According to VRM Intel Magazine/Summer2019 edition (original article by Heather Bayer, Cottage Blogger), there are ten inexpensive vacation rental upgrades that will cost less than $100. The list was comprised from guest experiences and reviews in which they’d mentioned that made their vacation experience more enjoyable. Some of these are sort of ‘no-brainers’, while [...]
Do YOU know anyone that feels this way? According to the National Association of Realtors online magazine, Porch.com, a home improvement site, recently surveyed 990 people about short-term rentals (STR). The results weren’t as shocking as they were dependable when you consider the millions of people that own short term rental property and/or choose [...]
The TV game show Family Feud started in 1976 with Richard Dawson and still runs with Host Steve Harvey. If you’re one of the ten people that haven’t seen the show, the premise is two families pitted against each other vying for the most points to win money. To get [...]
When buying and selling real estate, you need to verify certain things about the property before the transaction has been completed. Look at the deed of property you’re considering, and it doesn’t hurt to look at the deed of property you’re selling to refresh your memory. A right of way or easement can mean a [...]
When selling or renting your home, your walls DO talk, and sometimes they tell stories you wouldn’t believe. Telling stories aren’t always a bad thing, however, some should be left untold. When prospective buyers and renters view your home, are they getting the full picture? Should they see the full picture? Although a buyer’s experience [...]
