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 […]
Real Estate
Do Houses Sell After Labor Day?
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, […]
Sales Agent Joined Us!
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 […]
Keeping Up with Curb Appeal…
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 […]
Updating a Kitchen.
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 […]
Spring Market Price Bust??
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 […]
Choosing Paint Colors
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 […]
Maintenance… ongoing.
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 […]
Prepping a Home to List for Sale
There are many tasks to consider when preparing to list a home for sale, but focusing on the top few is using your time wisely. So, where do you start? I say… at the front door! When showing a house, an agent usually stands with the buyer outside the front door while unlocking the door […]
Spring Market Preparations
As we approach Spring, real estate activity is top of mind for many people. Whether you are a seller thinking of preparing to sell or a buyer thinking of purchasing a home, there are many steps to consider before putting the sign in the yard or getting in the car to tour. Our next couple […]
