You’ve been waiting for summer all year, but just how prepared is your home? You’re probably planning for a beach trip or some time to unplug, not a bug invasion or a sprinkler leak… All it takes is a little elbow grease in the meantime to ensure this summer goes off without a hitch! 1) […]
6 Tips for Using Flowers to Boost Curb Appeal
Unleash some flower power to increase your home’s curb appeal. There’s a method to leveraging all those petals to help your property bloom. Here are some tips for getting started. Buy a Color Wheel Spend a few bucks on a color wheel at your local paint or art supply store to help you understand how […]
4 Ways Tech is Used in Real Estate
You may not think “real estate” when you think about modern technology, but several advances are making the lives of homebuyers, home sellers, and agents a lot easier — not to mention adding peace of mind with added security measures. Here are a few. 1. Drones Fitting a small camera onto a helicopter drone lets […]
Declutter Your Living Spaces
Declutter Your Living Spaces. The average person will spend a total of 3,680 hours, or 1530 days of their life, searching for misplaces items. Typically, the only time many of us think about decluttering our homes or spaces is when we’re getting ready to move. Whether you’re moving or just want to save time and […]
The Benefits of Great Credit (and How to Boost yours)
Whether you want a loan to make a large purchase or you’re applying for a job, a high credit score may give you the advantage. It not only helps you secure a lower interest rate and save money over the life of your loans, it also demonstrates to lenders and potential employees that you’re financially […]
5 Reasons School Ratings Matter
Schools can have a big impact on property value and quality of life. If you’re buying a home, here are a few reasons local school ratings matter – even if you don’t have kids. 1.The next buyer will consider school ratings, too According to a recent National Association of REALTORS Profile of Home Buyers and […]
What to Do if Your Information Has Been Stolen
Identity theft can happen to anyone. Since more people are going online to shop, bank, file taxes, etc., there’s an increase risk of savvy thieves stealing the personal information of millions of consumers. Even if you’re careful, a thief may be able to attain your information by hacking into the systems of larger businesses, as millions […]
Improve Your Home With These Easy DIY Projects
Looking for some dramatic home improvement inspiration? Cruise through the pins on the Before & After board on the RE/MAX Pinterest page (opens in a new window) for examples of how a bit of strategic work can make a big difference. Here are a few suggestions for projects that won’t break the bank or steal […]
Market Insights 2018
What’s in store for the market in 2018? While its impossible to know for sure, experts analyze current trends to predict what may happen. Home prices and values are expected to rise modestly. Home prices have been increasing around the country, with cities such as Dallas, Portland and Seattle experiencing the largest year-over-year price gains. […]
3 Things to Consider Before Registering Your Home on a Short-Term Rental Site
Once upon a time, the idea of renting out your home to a stranger while you left for vacation was considered quite odd. Enter changing consumer attitudes, the “sharing economy” and online services such as Airbnb, FlipKey (owned by TripAdvisor) and VRBO (owned by HomeAway, which is now owned by Expedia). Today, renting a room […]