January 2017 - No Place Like Home

The Ultimate Home Seller’s To-Do Checklist (Infographic)

January 27, 2017 Tammy Gordon

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For Sellers

Yes, It’s Still More Affordable to Buy Than Rent

January 23, 2017 Tammy Gordon

In about two-thirds of the country – or 66 percent of the largest U.S. counties – it’s more affordable to buy a home than to rent one, according to a report by ATTOM Data Solutions.

They compared the monthly rents of three-bedroom apartments to monthly payments on median-priced homes (including the mortgages, property taxes, and insurance) across 540 counties.

For more information, and a handy map to help you determine if it’s cheaper to rent or buy in YOUR location, click HERE.

For Buyers

Which Is Cheaper: To Buy or Build New?

January 23, 2017 Tammy Gordon

A recent article at realtor.com® laid out some of the pros and cons financially of buying a new versus an existing home. Make some of these considerations when weighing the best financial decision.

For Buyers

The Best Window Treatments for Sellers

January 23, 2017 Tammy Gordon

Window treatments offer many benefits to sellers: They can bolster the look of a home’s interior, making a positive first impression on buyers, allowing them to envision themselves in the home. They also offer the added value of privacy and potential energy cost savings, an aspect many savvy buyers will appreciate.

Here are FOUR window treatments to consider.

6 Tips for Hosting an Open House in Winter

January 23, 2017 Tammy Gordon

When the days get darker and colder, an open house may not be as inviting to those living in colder climates.

But there are some things you can do to warm potential buyers’ up to your open house.

For Sellers

A Homeowner’s Worst Nightmare: Bedbugs

January 23, 2017 Tammy Gordon

Bed bugs can make a home inhospitable. They can be a huge cost to remove as well.

Orkin, a nationwide pest control services company, says its revenue from bed bugs treatments are up more than 10 percent over last year. The problem is growing.

For more information on preventing, or worst case, removing bed bugs, click HERE.