When Do You Recommend Staging and When Is It Unnecessary? A good stager’s art will capture and appeal to the best possible buyers on a visual, visceral, and emotional level. Virtual staging isn’t enough, and you don’t want to be there for the letdown that a buyer would certainly have when discovering the home they’ve […]

Prepare Yourself With These Simple Steps in Purchasing a Home Buying a home can be everyone’s most expensive purchase in life. And because it is costly, you don’t want to make any mistakes to jeopardize your savings. Below are the steps that are broken down to make it less complicated and daunting for you. Before […]

If you’re in a position where you need to relocate, downsize, or need a larger home, then you need to be prepared for selling your current home. It can be a stressful experience you might endure. When it comes to selling your home, some things are out of your control, but being aware of these […]

How to Transform a Dorm Room Into Something Special There is so much to get ready for when you are moving out on your own for the first time. I remember being so excited to start my journey at the University of Missouri-Columbia (don’t hold that against me, Kansas fans) as an “official adult” (in […]

5 Unsafe Design Trends Home Inspectors Wish You’d Stop Doing When it comes to home design, popular trends don’t always heed a “safety first” warning. That’s according to home inspectors the people tasked with inspecting properties for immediate or potential problems. As more homebuyers renovate fixer-uppers or look to Pinterest for DIY design inspiration, home […]

Is there ever a perfect time to sell your home? And should I sell my home now? Home prices have drastically increased since 2020. The question can be subjective and you need to weigh your own circumstances before following the market and crowd. Before making the decision to sell or keep your property, please consider […]

Purchasing a home can be one of the biggest decisions individuals make in their life. Before deciding whether you want to own a home, check your finances and see if you can afford to buy one. It’s important to see if the benefits outweigh the cost. Even if you can afford to buy a home, […]

Deciding to list your home off-market means you do not market it publicly for the general market but for a limited audience, such as through word of mouth or networking. When realtors submit the listing on MLS, it gets synced to Zillow, Realtor.com, etc., for thousands of people seeing your listing. Consider the pros and […]

Title insurance protects buyers from any issues, such as damages or financial losses of a property. If the previous owners make false claims, this can save you from damages. Title companies ensure that the seller can legally relinquish the property to you. Discuss with your lender what needs to be addressed to ensure that the […]