September 13, 2023

Understanding Property Taxes and Additional Charges

s homeowners, we're familiar with the annual ritual of receiving our property tax bill. However, what often catches us off guard are the additional charges that accompany it.

September 08, 2023

The Value of an AVM as a Cog in the Wheel

An AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a computer-generated estimate of a property's value based on data such as recent sales in the area, public records, and local market trends.

August 22, 2023

The AVMs Varied Roles in Real Estate

The world of real estate has undergone a technological transformation over the past 10 to 20 years, with Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) emerging as powerful tools for property valuation.

July 21, 2023

Is Rent-to-Own Still a Viable Option?

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, various buying and selling strategies have emerged over the years. One such approach that gained popularity in the past was "Rent-to-Own." This unique arrangement allowed prospective buyers to lease a property with the option to purchase it later.

July 05, 2022

How Home Insulation Can Increase Your Property Value

When you place your house on the market, the end goal is to sell it for the highest offer possible. However, not everything is in your hand, like current mortgage interest rates or the state of the economy. But there are some factors you can control to increase the value of your property.

January 28, 2022

How Is the Winter Market Faring to Date?

Historically, the real estate market slows down over the winter months and prices level off or sometimes go down. This is not the case this year. The 2021 real estate market was a record-breaking year.

November 27, 2020

Creating Two Offices at Home

Telecommuting is more popular than ever, and a relatively high percentage of employees are now working from home at least a few days a week. While this type of work arrangement can be very beneficial, you might run into some problems if you and a loved one are both going to need home offices.

November 23, 2020

5 Keys to a Productive Home Office

After the pandemic forced everyone inside, many companies switched employees to working remotely. In fact, 42 percent of employees now work from home. With a home office, life may seem simpler, but many people find there are more distractions, which makes it hard to stay productive.

November 21, 2020

Remodeling For a Home Office

If you are going to be working from home for an extended period of time, then you have probably thought about creating a home office. That type of project might seem overwhelming at first, but it is going to provide you with many different benefits.