12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home
With life more stressful than ever, many of us are eager to fashion our homes as restful, relaxing sanctuaries. Thoughtful color...
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Jane Goldman
- 2 days ago
- 1 min
Mortgage Interest Rate Deduction: What Qualifies for 2023
The mortgage interest deduction is a tax deduction for mortgage interest paid on the first $750,000 of mortgage debt. Homeowners who...
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Jane Goldman
- Jan 16
- 1 min
How to Create Winter Curb Appeal for Winter Buyers
Curb appeal in the winter months can be a challenge. Most buyers make up their mind about a home within a few minutes of looking at the...
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Jane Goldman
- Jan 7
- 1 min
The Dos and Don’ts of Garage Staging to Sell Your Home
The saying goes, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” However, this may not be the case regarding your junky garage. As you...
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Jane Goldman
- Dec 23, 2022
- 1 min
7 Ways to Winterize Your Apartment or Rental Home
Even if you can’t make permanent changes, there are steps you can take to prepare your apartment or rental home for colder temperatures....
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Jane Goldman
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
3 Must vs. Lust Buying Tips to Avoid Overspending
When you embark on the home-buying process, your heart is filled with all the dreams in the world. It’s really easy to get caught up in...
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Jane Goldman
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
5 Fireplace Maintenance Tasks to Complete Every Fall
As days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we retreat indoors to the warmth of our homes and hearths. If you have a fireplace, fall...
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Jane Goldman
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
Interior Design Experts Explain The Biggest Wallpaper Mistakes Homeowners Make
Wallpaper is back, and we couldn't love the return of this interior design trend more. What was once a staple in 70s homes with pastel...
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Jane Goldman
- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
Buyers Embrace Adjustable Mortgages as Rates Surpass 7%
With the rate for a 30-year mortgage rising to 7.08% this week—the highest average since April 2002, according to Freddie Mac—the average...
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Jane Goldman
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
5 Things You Shouldn’t Renovate Before Selling — Because a Buyer Will Anyway
You want to put your best foot forward when you’re getting ready to list your house. A fresh coat of paint, shiny new appliances,...
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Jane Goldman
- Oct 17, 2022
- 1 min
6 Homebuying ‘Rules’ You’ve Heard Lately—and Should Actually Break
It’s been a mad, mad world the past few years, and that very much includes the real estate market. But the times, they are a changin’—yet...
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Jane Goldman
- Oct 10, 2022
- 1 min
Today’s Homebuyers Have All Heard the Bad News. Now, Here’s the Good
These are turning out to be rather dark days for homebuyers, who are being stretched to breaking between rising mortgage rates on one end...
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Jane Goldman
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is just around the corner: time to get your house in shape for the cooler months ahead. Although autumn can be one of the busiest...
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Jane Goldman
- Sep 17, 2022
- 1 min
Should I Sell My House? 6 Signs It’s Time
As much as you love your home, there may come a time when you start thinking whether or not you should sell your house. According to the...
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Jane Goldman
- Sep 10, 2022
- 1 min
Despite a Contraction in Sales Activity, the Homebuying Market Remains Competitive
It is always good to know where we are with the real estate market, but it is essential to keep all data in a historical perspective. The...
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Jane Goldman
- Aug 31, 2022
- 1 min
Are Pastels In Home Decor Coming Back In Style?
When you think of pastel colors, perhaps images of childhood nurseries come to mind. Or, maybe you get nostalgic memories from styles...
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Jane Goldman
- Aug 13, 2022
- 1 min
Single-Family Home Prices Display Double-Digit Increase in 80% of 185 Metro Areas in 2022
The National Association of REALTORS® reported that home price growth remained strong for the second quarter of 2022. Prices continued to...
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Jane Goldman
- Aug 6, 2022
- 1 min
Mortgage Rates Dip Below 5%; Buyers Get ‘A Second-Chance Opportunity’
After weeks of escalating borrowing costs, home buyers are getting a second chance to lock in lower rates. The 30-year fixed-rate...
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Jane Goldman
- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
Don’t fix these things when selling your house
Before putting your home on the market, it’s important to prepare it, so it’ll look its best to prospective buyers. Getting a home in...
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Jane Goldman
- Jul 27, 2022
- 1 min
Is It Time To Slash Your House Price? Reductions Aren’t as Bad as You Think
Home sellers today might find themselves encountering a sharp and painful divide between their hopes and reality. The hope, of course, is...
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