What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

You’ve done your research, you’ve kept an eye on the housing market, and now, it’s time to make an offer on your perfect home. As you move through the final steps of the mortgage approval process, you (and most other homebuyers) will…

Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Tackle in August

 The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance…

Things to Consider Before Buying a House with a Pool

Between hosting neighborhood pool parties, the convenience of cooling off when the mercury rises, and having a solid excuse to buy cute, doughnut-shaped air mattresses, there are plenty of reasons why buying a property with a pool may…

Property Ownership 101: Joint Ownership

As you close in on the purchase of your new home, a discussion of ownership is typically had when transferring the property title to your possession. There are many legal intricacies that all property owners should know when owning a property;…

Tips and Tricks for First-Time Homebuyers

The homebuying process is notoriously complex. According to the National Association of Realtors, for nearly 1/3 of buyers, who are house hunting for the first time, it may seem next to impossible. From industry jargon to bidding wars to 30…

June 2019 RE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report.   https://youtu.be/6H-RSIreCQ8

Tips for a Streamlined Move

The hot season of home buying and selling is upon us and therefore moving trucks may be in short supply this summer. If you’re at the end of your home buying timeline and are packing up to move, here’s how to make the transition smooth…

All the Pieces of the Mortgage Payment Puzzle

What’s your mortgage payment? No, not how much is your payment but what are the factors that make up the payment itself? From paying your loan down, to your tax bill, to making sense of why your payment this year is more than…

Want To Sell Your Home Fast? Try These Quick Fixes

With the summer selling season ramping up, the process of getting a property ready to put on the market can seem daunting enough. It doesn’t matter if the home has been recently renovated, it’s a fixer-upper or somewhere in between. Every…

May 2019 RE/MAX National Housing Report

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report.   https://youtu.be/f1lor7_ck7c

How a Home Office Can Increase Appeal for Homebuyers

With housing inventory remaining tight in recent years, RE/MAX agents are diligent about keeping up with the trends to help clients buy and sell properties in this competitive market. “Remote-friendly” workplaces are one of those rising…

April 2019 RE/MAX National Housing Report

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report   https://youtu.be/vie5w3pzUyk

3 Things to Know About the Housing Market Right Now

Home sales in April increased over March – by more than 11% – and were happening faster too, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. Instead of spending an average of 59 days on the market, as homes were doing in March, homes…

Helpful Flag Etiquette Tips for Memorial Day

Millions of Americans will be displaying their flags over Memorial Day weekend, and it’s a wonderful way to show respect. Do you know the right way to do it? Here are a few helpful reminders: On Memorial Day, the flag should be at…

A Plan for First-Time Homebuyers: Go from Prepared to Purchase

If you’re a first-time homebuyer who has succeeded in saving enough for a down payment (remember, you don’t necessarily need 20%) on your very first home – congratulations! You’ve tackled one of the hardest parts of the homebuying journey…

Helpful Home Staging Tips

March 2019 RE/MAX National Housing Report

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report.   https://youtu.be/z4hjbXSC9pQ  

February 2019 RE/MAX National Housing Report

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report. https://youtu.be/2wFuHA3V5GQ

5 Reasons Why Spring is Best for Selling Your Home

Selling your home in the spring is best for most homeowners.  There’s no doubt about it but the market is blooming with flowers and buyers … two pluses for you! Starting in March and going through June, the real estate market is in full…

De-Stress Your Nest: 7 Things in Your Bedroom Making You Anxious

For all the time we spend designing a killer kitchen or sprucing up the front yard, it’s all too easy to neglect your bedroom. I  get it. The bedroom probably isn’t the focal point of your home. But it is a space…

January 2019 RE/MAX National Housing Report

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report.   https://youtu.be/Z1YEviyN1U0

Lucky in Love and House Hunting: Agent Advice to Find the Right Fit

If you and your partner are house hunting this Valentine’s Day — don’t let the stress of shopping for a new home dampen your romance. With two different opinions driving the purchase process, it can create disagreements. RE/MAX offers…

Tech Tools to Empower the Average Buyer

The 21st century homebuyer is powerful. They’re well equipped, informed and ready to fight for their dream homes. Still, with all the tech tools the buyer has at hand – nothing beats having an experienced, knowledgeable real estate agent…

Could the Year of the Pig Prove Lucky for Real Estate?

As the Chinese New Year ushers in 2019 as the Year of the Pig, there are strong signs that point to this year as a time of good fortune and blessings. Could you put it to work for you in real estate? The 12th symbol of the Chinese zodiac calendar,…

Tidying Up Tips Hit the Housing Market

Admit it — over the holiday break you found yourself binge watching the hit show with superstar organizing consultant Marie Kondo and quickly realized your place is not sparking much joy. Never fear! The KonMari Method is here and the…

December 2018 RE/MAX National Housing Report

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report. https://youtu.be/wAFdyZqLcLc

Millennial Monopoly: 4 Real Estate Trends in 2019

What’s behind the rise in homeownership? Growing interest from millennials. Here are the 2019 millennial real estate trends you need to know about this year. Empowered with Knowledge First-time, homebuying millennials are much more informed…

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Home Buying Goals? 4 Resolutions to Help You from Prep to Purchase

If you’re on the hunt for a new home in the new year you don’t have to wait for the ball to drop – you can start acting on your new year resolutions now to prep for one of the biggest purchases of your life! RE/MAX has put together some…

A Successful Move Is All in the Details

If you’re about to leap into the exciting, yet hectic, process of moving into a new home, you’re not alone. Nearly 35.5 million Americans move each year, according to data from Move.org. With so much to think about, from organizing and…

5 Reasons to Get Dirty Indoors

Baby, it’s cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your green thumb ’til spring. Bring the outside beauty of nature indoors this winter with an indoor garden space – it adds natural beauty to a home or supplies edible…

Is Your Home Smarter Than You?

How smart is your home? In 2019, it’s possible your house is smarter than you. Designed to provide energy efficiency, security and comfort conveniences, the smart home can do it all on command. Control lighting, heating, cooling, appliances,…

5 Winter Projects that Prep for Your Best Spring Garden Yet

As winter rolls in, you may find yourself in a funk — especially if you’re a gardener with a green thumb. The growing beds are bare, the leaves have fallen from the trees and the dark skies that roll in a little earlier make you long for…

November 2018 RE/MAX National Housing Report

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report. https://youtu.be/r12Q0dEjlX0

October 2018 RE/MAX National Housing Report

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report. https://youtu.be/Fl-rqShuMMw

The 5 C’s of Credit and What They Mean for Your Home Loan

You’ve researched the neighborhood and spent hours scouring listings online. You know the best zip codes and school zones and are ready for the next step in the home buying process – getting pre-approval from your mortgage lender. There…

September 2018 RE/MAX National Housing Report

RE/MAX researches 53 major metropolitan markets and analyzes the data to get a pulse on the US housing market. Here are some highlights from this month’s report.

Ways to Get Your Fireplace Ready for Fall

Is there anything cozier than snuggling up beside the fireplace in fall? With the whisper of cool fall air coming, staying inside and watching the crackle of the fire in your favorite comfy spot is the only sensical move this season. The thought…

The Power of ‘Kidfluence’ When it’s Time to Buy a Home

While parents may have a handle on the household budgets, it’s the kids who influence one of the biggest purchase decisions you make as a family-a new home. In the U.S., there are 50 million children 11 years old and under who have a hefty $1.2…

Budgeting Tips When Saving for a Down Payment

Saving enough money for a down payment can be challenging, but some discipline and a plan may help bring you closer to homeownership. Here are some tips to get you started. Track every dollar Find out exactly where your money goes each…

Ways To Boost A Home’s Curb Appeal

Your home’s curb appeal could be make or break for the amount of showings you have. In the same way curb appeal can attract potential buyers through your door, a less than spectacular home front can also be a detractor. From upgrading landscaping to…

How to Prepare Your Home For Professional Photography

According to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors®,  homebuyers  shop online notice photos first when looking for a home. Therefore, it is important that your listing makes a good first impression. Your photos are going…

Tips for Arranging Your Furniture

Where Does the Couch Go? Today’s couches are so much more than the three-seater pieces of days past. Sectionals are useful and stylish, and their shape provides a built-in conversation area. Chaises — perfect for lounging — eliminate…

Things to Do Before You Sell Your House

Before you put your house on the market, ask me for guidance on improving your home’s presentation.I can tell you what buyers expect in your particular market and at your home’s price point. The following 10 steps are a way to get a good…

Ways to Make Your Garage a Selling Point

Guest post from Jessica Thiefels Your garage can be one of two things: an empty space for cars to park and clutter to build-up over time, or it can be a useable space that provides value to new homeowners. When you’re competing in a competitive…

5 Tips for Purchasing a Home in a Seller’s Market

Purchasing a home in a seller’s market doesn’t have to be challenging. Some preparation and a strategy may give you an advantage over other potential buyers and increase your chances of having your offer accepted by a seller. Get lender…

4 Gardening Tips for the Lazy Landscaper

4 Gardening Tips for the Lazy Landscaper Keeping up with landscaping can take a lot of time and energy. Between weekly mowing, picking weeds, and tending to all of the plants it can be a lot of work for those who are busy. Check out these…

Short on Space? 5 Hacks to Make Your Rooms Do Double Duty and Save Your Sanity

In a perfect world, most of us would live in sprawling houses like the ones on HGTV's "My Lottery Dream Home." Of course, in reality we're often forced to play Tetris with our stuff, pushing, squeezing, and cramming it all into spaces…

8 Real Estate Documents to Keep—and What Happens If You Don't

Which real estate documents should you keep after buying a home? After all, you don't want to have to file all of it if you don't have to; but you also don't want to chuck something crucial. Your closing company is required by law to…

This Year's Biggest Outdoor Design Trends

The days are getting deliciously longer, temperatures are climbing, and the backyard barbecue invites are just pouring in. The seasons, they are a-changin'—and as we swing into summer, there's no better time to give your outdoor space…