Author Archives: AgentVal

Five ideas that can dramatically improve your living room

Can’t seem to create a living room that feels quite right? Looking for some styling tips that will bring your living room up a notch? Here are five ideas that can dramatically improve your living room. Move the furniture away from the walls: The tendency is to place your furniture against the walls, but givingContinueContinue reading “Five ideas that can dramatically improve your living room”

Five maintenance resolutions for your home

We may be a little removed from New Year’s Day, but it’s not too late to make some new resolutions for your home. 1. Start a home repair slush fund: Things in your home are going to break and need to fixed. It’s just a fact that comes with home ownership. Rather than letting expensiveContinueContinue reading “Five maintenance resolutions for your home”

Home staging: Does it make a difference?

It seems to be universally accepted that home staging will help your home sell faster or for the best price—it’s been the common practice in the real estate business for a long time, and on the surface it seems like a no-brainer. Of course potential buyers will be more interested if a home is properlyContinueContinue reading “Home staging: Does it make a difference?”

TO FEEL NEEDED: It’s a humble reminder of why I love my job!

I roll out of bed, plant my feet on the ground and think about all the people I’m going to help every morning. First-time buyers, first-time sellers, first-time investors, and first-time renters are often referred to me for real estate assistance. First-timers are often a bundle of nerves and they NEED guidance and they NEEDContinueContinue reading “TO FEEL NEEDED: It’s a humble reminder of why I love my job!”

HOUSE-HUNTING IS A LOT LIKE DATING

Yesterday, a client admitted that the home I was showing her hit all the bullet points on her wish list. Even the price was below her budget. The ONLY thing was, she wasn’t ‘feeling’ like it was, “THE ONE.” Commitment is so difficult, no matter what or who it’s with. One thing’s for sure, whenContinueContinue reading “HOUSE-HUNTING IS A LOT LIKE DATING”

Three ways to ease your fears about making a move

With low inventory in many markets throughout the country, many homeowners are afraid to sell their homes because they’re concerned that they may not be able to find a new one. This can be a real problem, but if you are seeking to sell—whether to upgrade or find a new neighborhood—there are a few waysContinueContinue reading “Three ways to ease your fears about making a move”

Refinancing: The Right Move?

The federal reserve recently raised interest rates, and if you have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), it may be a good time to consider refinancing your home. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to whether your should refinance, so here are a few of the main considerations. How long does your introductory rate last?Most ARMs have aContinueContinue reading “Refinancing: The Right Move?”

The Best Smart Home Features

Home technology has greatly improved over the last few years, improving functionality and energy efficiency. But some smart home features carry more value than others. Here are the features that will not only help you enjoy your home more, but will also make the home more appealing when it’s time to sell. Nest ThermostatThe NestContinueContinue reading “The Best Smart Home Features”