by Barb Bottitta | Apr 22, 2014 | Featured Stories, Home Ownership
Energy efficient home improvements not only help reduce utility costs, but they also make a home more appealing to potential buyers. In fact, according to a real estate report by Harvard University, buyers are actually willing to pay up to ten percent more for new...
by Barb Bottitta | Dec 30, 2013 | Featured Stories, Home Ownership
From creative ways to gain extra storage space in your kitchen to unique ways to hide the clutter, there are a ton of ideas out there to help you make the best use of your space. I’m sure you don’t have time to sift through a ton of ideas though, so here...
by Barb Bottitta | Dec 23, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Sellers, Home Ownership, Prepare Home for Sale
There are a number of improvements you can make to your home that will not only increase the overall value, but impact the visual appeal too. But not all home improvements are created equally! If given a choice, would you opt for improvements that will continue to...
by Barb Bottitta | Dec 9, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Sellers, Home Ownership
Use these tips as guidance to increase your home’s value whether you are planning on selling or just want to implement some changes that will prove to be a worthwhile investment. Start with help from the experts; your realtor, an interior designer, a home...
by Barb Bottitta | Oct 21, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Ownership
Moving in general is never easy and the transition can be difficult for you and your family, especially if you have children. Try and remember to accentuate the positive aspects and to make it a move-forward opportunity that they can be involved in before and after...
by Barb Bottitta | Oct 14, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership
The home buying process can be exciting, but also stressful. Getting a mortgage pre-approval prior to home shopping can dramatically increase your odds of acquiring the home you really want. A mortgage pre-approval should be a home buyer’s first step when...
