Cost does not equal value.  If you finished off your basement six months ago for $12,000, the improvement does not necessarily add $12,000 of value in the eye of the buyers.  Talk to Mike or Jon about the improvements that make you money! Put your money where buyers will see it.  Examples of good returns might be a fresh coat of paint and sprucing up your front door and entryway.  Do not expect to get as good a return on insulation or new wiring.  Mike … [Read more...]

  Selling a home when divorcing presents several unique challenges for couples. It's very important that you and your ex (or soon to be ex) feel comfortable with the agent and that the agent has the experience and compassion to handle the sale. Our goal is to listen to you and your concerns and then provide you with the best information so that you can make the best decision and to get your home sold at the right time, for the most money and with the least stress. Money is almost … [Read more...]

Feeling stuck in your home? You are not alone. Many Sellers want to sell in this market, but don’t know where to move to, or even if they CAN find a replacement property. They may have even heard stories of owners forced to move out of their homes when they couldn’t find a replacement property. Why does it seem like there are almost no homes for sale for you to buy IF you did sell? Because it doesn’t just seem that way. Inventory is record breaking low in many markets*. This article will … [Read more...]

Should we wait until Spring to List our Home? With Prices up 16% in the past 12 months and the uncertainty regarding interest rates, I am often asked at the end of the summer "Should I wait until Spring to market my home?"  The short answer is “No!”   The attached charts show the number of sales for the past year plus in some of our more popular cities.   December, January, and February do have fewer sales than the rest of the year but there are literally 100’s of sales each … [Read more...]