Agent Val's Blog

Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics…

When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison,…

It can be easy to forget our surroundings or to lose focus on our safety when we're trying to enjoy the spirit of the Holiday Season. Our homes should be…

According to a recent survey conducted by houzz.com, here are five things that consistently make people happy with their homes. 1. Big windows and comfortable furniture: Nearly 75 percent of…

The year is wrapping up pretty quickly, and for most of us, we're thinking about our goals for next year. Is buying a home on your bucket list for 2018?…

Budgeting for buying a home can be difficult enough when you're just weighing mortgage options and a purchase price. But there are many other factors that go into the cost…

Some of the features that increase property values are obvious-like a remodeled bathroom, a modern kitchen, or a sought-after neighborhood. But here are a few features and circumstances you may…