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 […]
How to Increase Your Credit Score
Great Credit is within reach, if you follow these timeless tips. Always pay your bills on time. This simple act each month will build great financial habits that will pay off over the long run. Keep your balances low. Credit issuers often report your balance to the credit agencies on a certain date, typically the last […]
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 […]
Advice for Today’s Home Sellers
Selling a home is an emotional process for many sellers, especially first-time sellers and those who have lived in their homes for a long time. People sell for many reasons; whatever yours is, here’s how to handle it. For all Sellers: The first time you sell a home, you may be anxious about the process. […]
How to Repair Your Credit
Do you feel your credit stands in the way of getting approved for financing for a home or new car? Having bad credit can do more than prevent you from getting approved for a loan; you may also have to pay more for insurance and provide a security deposit on utilities if you move. Financial […]
How to Make Moving Easier
Spring and summer are busy times in the real estate market. Although many people look forward to having a fresh start in a new place, they may be anxious about the moving process itself. Here are a few tips to help make it easier. 1. Lighten up. Whether you’re hiring movers or renting a truck […]
Get the Paint Job You’ll Love
Did you know one gallon of paint typically covers 400 square feet of living space with two full coats? If you’re not entirely sure which color you want, ask for small samples and try them out on the wall before you commit. If You Plan to Do it Yourself: Painting can be fun, but before […]
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