Whether you just bought a house or are getting ready to re-arrange a room, touch-up painting is inevitable. Even if you just had your house painted, small marks can show up from additional work that was done or re-positioning your furniture back into the rooms. All of us have gone into a home ... » Learn More about Touchup Paint: Do It Yourself Paint Tips
Selling a Home
Multiple Offers on a House for Sellers
In my last blog I discussed how many multiple offers we have had in the Triangle area real estate market in the first quarter of 2012. For Buyers, there are some some ways that help make their offer more appealing to the Seller. Sellers have it so easy with multiple offers, right? Not ... » Learn More about Multiple Offers on a House for Sellers
Do I Sell My House before Applying to Graduate School? Some Tips to Help your Decision.
Planning to go back to graduate school is big step to further your career. For people who have been working and currently own a home, townhome or condo, the possibility of moving needs to be considered before you go back to school. Top Reasons The top 2 reasons graduate school students ... » Learn More about Do I Sell My House before Applying to Graduate School? Some Tips to Help your Decision.
Is it Time for Your Parents to Move? 7 Tips to Determine if Now is the Right Time
If you have parents who are getting older and you are concerned about them staying in their home, you are not alone. Here are some common concerns you may have: 1) Health Concerns - Your parents may have already experienced falls, accidents, or a diagnosis with an illness that will affect ... » Learn More about Is it Time for Your Parents to Move? 7 Tips to Determine if Now is the Right Time
Why Sellers “Funkify” Their Homes
I have invented a word that I use in talking to buyers. The word is "Funkify" - it's when a homeowner customizes the house in a way that works for them but makes it harder to use for anyone else. I showed a house Saturday where a seller took their master bedroom and added a master bath but ... » Learn More about Why Sellers “Funkify” Their Homes