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 | Nov 25, 2013 | Home Ownership
The largest meal of the year is quickly approaching! If you haven’t decided on every last detail of the Thanksgiving menu yet, don’t worry. We’ve found a few recipes that may just become the start of a new tradition! While turkey, ham, and even duck...
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...
by Barb Bottitta | Sep 30, 2013 | Featured Stories, Home Ownership
The leaves are changing colors, the cooler air is blowing in, and it’s time to break out the jackets. It’s also a great time to evaluate the areas in your home that could be costing you money and wasting energy. The first step in improving home energy...
by Barb Bottitta | Aug 19, 2013 | Featured Stories, For Buyers, Home Ownership
Starting out with a “blank slate” can be both a blessing and a curse. The blessing comes if you have enough money to furnish your home with whatever you want from wherever you choose. Furnishing a home on a shoestring, though, takes creativity, an eye for...
