Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can never be too careful. It’s worth the money to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that no one else has the keys to your home. Changing the locks can be a DIY pro

Congratulations! You are preparing to place your home on the market. To ensure a smooth transaction in every aspect, one recommendation would be to have your home pre-inspected by your home inspector of choice. Once you receive the report, you can better understand the issues that may come with your home and how you can better fix these before putting your home on the market. Most inspection related items will be trivial, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. Many ti

It's hard to believe that cooler months are ahead of us, and that summer is coming to an end! Fall is the perfect time to get your home ready for the winter season while the weather is still cool and favorable. Here are six things you can do your home for a little fall maintenance! 1) Check the exterior of your home for any cracks in the foundation that could potentially result in water coming in and cold air entering. Plus foundation cracks should always be addressed! 2) Kee

Have you ever found the perfect house only to get out-bid by another offer? It’s happening more than ever in this competitive market, I have seen it first hand through my buyers individual journey and my own home search. How do you make your offer stand out among the rest? There’s no magical way to win a bidding war on a house. There are only things that will up your chances. Show your pre-approval upon submitting your offer. Sellers are wanting to get their home sold quickly