SELLERS: 5 Musts for Generating Multiple Offers

Selling your home?  Interested in getting multiple offers on your home?  Check out this article from Trulia blogger Tara. As you might have heard by now, multiple offers are the new black. Well – kind of; if your own home is on the market or soon to be, it can seem like you break your

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure

The KCM blog publishes news and information daily about the real estate market.  It’s a great source of what is the hot topic at the moment.  In their blog today, they talk about the Short Sale versus Foreclosure.  The information gives the consumer a better idea of what each of these processes entails. KCM Blog: 

Truth in Lending

The History:  The Consumer Credit Protection Act, more commonly known as the Truth-in-Lending Act, went into effect in 1968. The law is intended to protect borrowers from predatory lending by requiring lenders to fully disclose all costs associated with securing a mortgage loan. Prior to the implementation of the act, borrowers routinely were paying considerably

Featured Open House Recipe

Occasionally I am asked by a realtor to sponsor a luncheon for their open house.  I have found that by making something special for the luncheon, the realtors slow down and take a moment to truly enjoy the lunch which tends to promote more conversation about the home they are viewing.  I greatly enjoy these

Home Ownership….It’s still an American Dream

Every so often I come across information from other sources that I feel is relevant to what is going on in the economy in our area.  Today I want to share a great resource: the KCM blog.  In my opinion, their blog post today reaffirms that now is a great time to buy a home!

Do’s and Don’ts of Septic System Care

I recently wrote about Understanding Title V in my blog.  Today, let’s talk about caring for your septic system.  Septic systems must be maintained regularly to stay working.  Any type of neglect or abuse can cause harm to you and others as well as to the environment.  Here are some simple maintenance guidelines to follow.

6 Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid

Spring is here!!  It’s a perfect time to make your move to downsize or upgrade.  If you’re considering selling your home, now is a great time to get your home on the market.  And with so many homes on the market for sale, the seller needs to make their home stand out above the rest.

10 Things to Remove Before Listing Your Home

Your home is your castle.  The furnishings, accessories, family photos, even the colors of your walls are all reflections of YOU!  When you decide to sell your home, you must take a step back and evaluate what your home will look like to potential buyers.  Most buyers can not see past the red walls, green

Septic Systems: Understanding Title V

If you are not from New England, where it all began…you may not be familiar with Title V Regulation, Septic Tanks, Tight Tanks, Leaching Fields and so on.  ‘Homes that are not connected to a sewer system use septic systems or cesspools, both of which are regulated by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and

15 Interior Painting Tips and Techniques

It’s the spring market season.  A great time to spruce up your house before putting it on the market.  A fresh coat of paint is inexpensive and can transform a room from so-so to WOW!  I’ve painted many rooms and houses over the years; Here are a few tips that I have learned to help