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Monday, March 30, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
So, the time has come. You have your finances in order, you've been pre-approved and you're ready to start house hunting. First of all, congratulations on getting to this point! Now what's your next step? You've probably heard oodles of advice to help you get to this stage, but do

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: Real estate,tips,first time home buyer,

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Sunday, March 22, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
Is bigger always better? When it comes to purchasing a home, the answer is, in most cases, no. Unless you're a family of 10, searching for a home with the greatest square-footage you can afford shouldn't be your top priority. Instead, it's more important to carefully consider usable living space,

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,house buying,

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
While you can't rely on nature's resplendence, with the tree branches bare and the rest of the garden in sleep mode, you can create a warm inviting outdoor landscape that'll put your home's best face forward.  First, nothing says 'I care about my home' more than a tidy exterior. Rake

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,sales,buying,selling,winter,curb appeal

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
With the rates that property values have grown in the last 10 to 15 years, many amateur investors have gotten in on the flipping game.  Growing trends in the housing industry include buying fixer-uppers, foreclosures or investing in new construction with the intent to flip it 'quick and dirty' for

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,sales,buying,selling,flipping houses

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Monday, January 26, 2015 @ 9:17 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
Maybe a windstorm ripped off a few shingles, or a critter looking for a warm home did some roof damage. Now you’re faced with a damaged roof and plummeting temperatures. What are your options? Surprisingly, you can repair a damaged roof, even in the winter. Sooner rather than later is

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,buying and selling,roof renovations,winter renos,home improvement

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Sunday, January 11, 2015 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
Nothing is quite as cozy as curling up in front of a crackling fire when it’s cold and blustery outside. Wood and gas fireplaces are popular features in home purchasing and are often on a homeowner’s wish list. With a few easy common sense tips, you can enjoy your fireplace

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,sales,buying,selling,winter,fireplace,fireplace safety

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
It's a bit challenging to think "spring" when the snow is swirling and the icicles are forming, but if have plans to list your home in 2015 during real estate's spring season, it's a smart idea to begin preparations now.  Though it may seem a bit premature, the goal is

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,sales,buying,selling,winter sales

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Monday, December 22, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
What's the worst part about getting out of bed on a frosty cold, winter morning? For many homeowners, it's the freezing cold tile floors in the bathroom! Getting up while it's still dark outside is hard enough. Wouldn't it be nice to at least set your tender tootsies down on

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,basement renovations,renos,home improvement,heated floors

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Sunday, November 30, 2014 @ 12:00 AM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
 Love it or hate it, winter is on its way. You have probably spent some time during the past month readying your outdoor spaces for the winter months, cleaning up the yard, pruning and storing outdoor furniture.  Now that your garden and lawn are prepared for six, frosty months, it's

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,sales,winter ready,winterize,your home

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 @ 10:45 PM
Posted By: Patty Bevan
 
We all know that moving is one of the most stressful events in a person's life, ranking third after the death of a loved one and divorce, says a study by Royal LePage Relocation Services (RLRS). Women feel stress more than men before and during a move, the study reported,

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Category: Real Estate

Tags: real estate,sales,buying,realtor

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