We recently had a prospect who got furious with us because we wouldn’t answer all of his questions.  He threatened to leave bad reviews on the internet and went on to call us names, and even went as far as contacting the property owner to report us.  Unfortunately, this young prospect was completely in the wrong […]

Many sellers pull their homes off the market if not sold by December. That isn’t always the best decision. And, here’s why…. There is generally less inventory in December, January & February. That means for any buyer who is house-hunting during this time frame has less to choose from and if it is necessary for […]

If asked which room would you want to remodel/update, most people will answer one of two rooms….. Kitchen or Bath. It just so happens that these two rooms also earn the highest return on investment and can provide the best impact on pricing a home for sale. Avoid making remodeling mistakes if you plan to […]

The quick answer is YES. Houses DO sell after Labor Day. In fact, we usually see a surge in activity in October & November. Buyers are able to make an offer and close on a mortgage in a month so having a goal of being in a new home for the holidays is realistic. Unfortunately, […]

Meet Kaili Frye! Kaili Frye is a lifelong resident of Bloomington. She graduated from Bloomington High School South in 2013 and continued her education at Indiana University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2017.  She is a third generation real estate agent and watched her family as they owned a Real Estate Firm working with […]

If you’re like me, you don’t have much free time to work outside in landscaping. And, when you do have free time, it rains! With 97% humidity and temperatures in the high 90’s, it doesn’t take long for weeds to take over and create a mess. Spraying weed killer might be quick and easy and […]

Do you start with picking out a new counter top? Or, do you start with picking out a new wall paint color? Or, what about painting cabinets or the backsplash? I had this conversation recently and I think the answer is: whichever item is most important to you! There is no right or wrong way […]

With the low inventory challenges still lingering, we have been experiencing high price increases and contracts within hours. It sounds great for sellers to maximize their home value but buyers are pushing limits on market value. Will the demand for paying top dollar cause a slowdown in the market or jeopardize the health of the […]

With Spring upon us, many people think about freshening their homes with new paint colors and adding new decor. Before picking a favorite color, one should decide the purpose of the room and what type of mood is desired when spending time in the room. Paint colors are a lot like aromatherapy. Colors can create […]

You may not want to spend money doing maintenance, but being proactive rather than reactive usually costs less money and much less stress! When I teach a home buyer class, I talk about budgeting and planning for maintenance after closing on their new house. People don’t like to spend money on things that aren’t much […]