“These are extraordinary times.” Bon Jovi. The Federal Open Market Committee marked the end of an “extraordinary seven-year period” Wednesday when it announced the first increase to the Fed’s benchmark Federal Funds Rate in nearly a decade. This rate, which…

Yes the market is hot but it’s no bubble! In most areas we are still below the peak. After the housing market bust we experienced across the country in 2008, many experts have been quick to warn that a new…

Buying a home for the first time can be an exciting and daunting task. Any first-time home buyers should take a look at this article (see link below) for some insightful advice on buying your first home. As an Accredited…

Each year we take time to review what has happened during the year and to look forward to predict what is in store for real estate. Below are our predictions for 2015, based on data that was available during my…

I know many of you are still pulling the tinsel out of your hair & searching diet tips for your New Years resolution. Here are some reasons, if you are holding off on your home search, to getting serious now…

After waiting weeks for the keys to your new home, you probably want to treat yourself to something nice. Here are some quick home improvements you’ll likely be happy with: 1. Practical problems first. Prioritize easy repairs and upgrades that…

It’s time to face the cruel fact that summer is behind us. The nights are getting cooler and your home needs to be ready to take on the changing season, both inside and out. So many seasonal lists focus on…

Q&A: Lighting While Listing I received an interesting question from a homeowner last week who was concerned about some information he had just heard from a neighbor. He is ready to sell his home this winter and his neighbor warned…

Dear Liz, I am interested in a property, but I am concerned about the trees. The lot is beautiful, but there are a lot of trees in the yard and in the neighbor’s yard which overhang onto my would-be new…