Staging can be done on numerous levels depending on the condition of the subject property, but one rule is universal – ELIMINATE CLUTTER This should be applied to every area of your home including closets , basements, garages, etc.  It is a very worthwhile exercise and will make your move easier when the time comes.  […]

FHA loans are very popular among first-time homebuyers due in large part to their low down payment options (most are at 3.5 down), reasonable interest rates and forgiving credit history criteria.  Here are the basics… What is an FHA loan? An FHA is a type of loan insured by the Federal Housing Authority, designed to […]

When it comes to just about every domestic issue we see and hear about on the evening news, it seems there’s a new catch phrase for everything. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. After all, we are the land of innovation and reinvention. And nothing spurs innovation and reinvention like high energy prices, $5 a […]

Green is in, at least that is what you have heard right?  There are all kinds of tax breaks, all kinds of new jobs, all kinds of new products.  When we think of green and the home building industry, unless we are builders, it can be a little intimidating.  I mean we live in our […]

I’m confident that there are not many of you out there who haven’t heard of the trend in real estate marketing called staging.  For those few who may not be familiar with the term, staging is the process of preparing property for sale by performing such updates as paint colors, furniture placement and placing stylized […]

Bamboo is one of the most fascinating materials that we see move into mainstream construction over the last 10 years. Perhaps it coincides with the rise of China’s economy or just globalization in general, but bamboo is everywhere and it’s amazing stuff.  Quality and Aesthetics Like any new material, buyers will ask about the durability […]

A home is not only a place to live and raise a family, it is probably the best investment and best use of your credit you can make. Buying your first home can be both exciting and intimidating at the same time, but hopefully with the help from professionals, a little bit of research and […]

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