Home Buyer & Seller Guides

    • Innovative Strategies for a Seamless Spring Move: 5 Secrets for Moving Success

      As spring approaches, many homeowners gearing up to sell their homes face the daunting task of moving. However, with some innovative strategies and the right supplies, you can make the process smoother and more efficient. Here are five tips tailored specifically for home sellers embarking on a spring move:

      1 April 2024
    • How Much is My Home Worth in Today’s Market?

      As spring approaches and the real estate market begins to bloom, homeowners gearing up to sell their homes are undoubtedly eager to secure the best offer possible. The key to achieving this lies in understanding how real estate agents value properties and determine listing prices. Here's a glimpse into the process:

      1 April 2024
    • Facts about Closing Costs that Homebuyers Need to Know

      Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re saving for the down payment for your new home, don’t forget you’ll need to prepare for closing costs too.

      1 April 2024
    • Maximizing Curb Appeal: Your Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home in the Spring Market

      As the spring market approaches, prospective home sellers are gearing up to showcase their properties in the best possible light. One of the most crucial aspects of attracting potential buyers is curb appeal – the first impression your home makes from the street. Here's your comprehensive guide to preparing your home for the spring market and maximizing its curb appeal:

      19 March 2024
    • Sprinkler System Success: Step-by-Step Guide

      Testing a sprinkler system is crucial to ensure proper functionality and efficient irrigation for your lawn and garden. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to test your sprinkler system:

      19 March 2024
    • First Apartment Finances: A Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting

      Stepping into the world of renting your first apartment is an exciting milestone, but it can also be daunting, especially when it comes to figuring out your budget. As a prospective renter who's new to living on your own, establishing a realistic budget is essential for ensuring financial stability and peace of mind. Here's a beginner's guide to help you navigate the process:

      19 March 2024
    • Home Maintenance Checklist for March

      Following an annual maintenance routine helps homeowners avoid costly repairs, property damage, and keeps home a happy, healthy, and safe place for family and visitors alike.

      1 March 2024
    • 4 Homebuying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

      If you’re in the market for a new home, avoid these 4 homebuying mistakes to optimize your experience and set yourself up for success. How do you know if you’re ready to buy? Ask yourself these questions to find out if you’re ready to be a homeowner.

      1 March 2024
    • Get Expert Advice for Your Big Move

      No matter what stage of life you’re in, buying or selling a home is a big decision. When you’ve made big decisions in the past, what have you done? You’ve probably done some research on your own, and then asked for advice and guidance from someone you consider to be extremely knowledgeable. Big decisions lead to big changes and moving is no exception. There are a lot of factors at play when deciding on new living arrangements. You need insights from experts to help you feel confident and make the right choice.

      1 March 2024
    • Bringing Spring Home: 12 Things You Need to Welcome Warm Weather

      Whether you’re an avid believer in the prediction of our local groundhog, or just eager to feel the warm sunshine again, you may be dreaming of springtime coming early. While we can’t guarantee it’ll be here quickly, we can all prepare to welcome the warm weather into our lives by preparing our homes with the following items.

      21 February 2024
    • Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership with Condos and Townhomes [Infographic]

      If you’re in the market for a new home, but are having time finding something in your budget, be sure to consider condos and townhomes.

      21 February 2024
    • What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates?

      Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard headlines that the rate is coming down, but then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. Understandably, it may leave you scratching your head and wondering what’s true.

      21 February 2024
    • Home Maintenance Checklist for February

      Following an annual maintenance routine helps homeowners avoid costly repairs, property damage, and keeps home a happy, healthy, and safe place for family and visitors alike.

      31 January 2024
    • Are More Sellers Preparing to List their Homes?

      If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ve probably been following the headlines. There’s been a downward trend in mortgage rates which can help with housing affordability, but there have also been fewer homes on the market for you to consider buying. The good news is that lower mortgage rates may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale.

      31 January 2024
    • 3 Things to Consider When Moving in the Winter

      Even if you are an organized and strategic thinker, moving can be a stressful, time-consuming, and costly activity. The winter weather adds a layer of complexity to the moving process that may make even the most experienced mover think twice.

      22 January 2024
    • Homebuyer Glossary: Key Words Homeowners Need to Know [Infographic]

      Buying a home can feel especially complicated if you’re new to the process and don’t know the terms to expect. If you want to become a homeowner this year, it’s a good idea to learn these housing key words. Once you do, you’ll feel more confident and better informed.

      22 January 2024
    • If Your Home Had New Years’ Resolutions

      It’s that time of year when we start setting goals for the new year and asking, What do I want for the New Year? Our homes are the center of our lives, our family shelter, our haven for memories, and the place we feel most ourselves. While we’re deciding on our New Years’ Resolutions, we can’t help but wonder about our homes. If these walls could talk, what would their New Years’ Resolutions be?

      27 December 2023
    • Get Ready to Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score

      If the idea of buying a home is on your mind for the new year, there are many things you’ll need to consider on your journey. By setting your goal now, you begin laying the groundwork for homeownership. The first step to prepare you is building your credit score.

      27 December 2023