Your Spring Yard Sale Checklist   Thinking of having a yard or garage sale? It’s a great way to dispose of unwanted items and other clutter, especially if you’re thinking of moving. In addition, yard sales have a charm that

How to Make your Home Sale “Smooth Sailing”   When you plan to take a journey somewhere, you hope it will be smooth sailing all the way. That simply means the trip will be relatively trouble-free, and without stress or

Ensuring Fast Delivery when Shopping Online   If you’re like most people, you hope that you’ll receive your online orders within a few days. Sure, a purchase might occasionally arrive later than expected. That’s just the reality of online shopping.

Should You Worry about Competing Listings?   Imagine you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you’re finally ready to pull the trigger and list it. But, just as you’re about to put up the sign,

Get your Spring Cleaning Done in Half the Time   Spring cleaning can seem like a great idea until you actually get started. Then it often turns out to be more work than expected! The good news is, there are

When to Increase your Budget when Shopping for a Home   When you set a budget for a new home, you’re obviously hoping — maybe even expecting — to find the ideal property within that price range. But, it doesn’t

The Role of Carrying Costs when Buying a New Home   When searching for a new home, many buyers will focus only on the list price and what they may need to offer to get the property. For example, a

Selling Later in the Year? Start the Process Now   Imagine you want to take the “trip of a lifetime” this fall. Would you leave it until the summer to start planning, booking dates, and generally getting ready? Probably not.

How to Light your Home for an Evening Viewing    When you’re selling your home, you may find buyers who want to see it later in the evening, when it’s dark outside. In that circumstance, effective home lighting becomes

5 Tips for Preparing for an Early-in-the-Year Sale   There are numerous reasons why you might need to sell early in the year. Perhaps you even need to sell this month! Whatever your reasons, preparation is key. Make the right