5 Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation With the end of the school year right around the corner, families across the country are preparing for a fun-filled summer season. Whether you’re planning a road trip or taking to the skies, the following tips will put you in vacation mode while taking the stress out of the […]
Archives for May 2012
Signs of Recovery: Home Sales, Prices Increase in April
Important signs of improvement in the 2012 real estate market continue to emerge as the year progresses. While the numbers vary from location to location, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), existing-home sales rose 3.4 percent in April and remain above a year ago. At the same time, home […]
Selling Vacant Homes
Top 4 Tips for Selling a Vacant Home A vacant home—regardless of how nice the property—can seem eerily empty and lacking in character and warmth, and selling a vacant home is more difficult than selling a furnished one, no matter the market conditions. However, if you are trying to sell a vacant home—whether it’s a […]
As Prices Stabilize and Inventory Shrinks, This Could be the Time to Sell
According to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), median existing single-family home prices are firming in many metropolitan areas, while improving sales and declining inventory are creating more balanced conditions. The median existing single-family home price rose in 74 out of 146 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) based on closings in […]
How to Protect Your Home from Flood Damage
Spring rains and summer storms set the stage for flooding issues for many homeowners. While we can’t control Mother Nature, we can take certain important preventative measures to help minimize potential damage and enhance personal safety. Bear in mind, you don’t have to live close to a body of water to be considered a flood […]