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Buyers What is a Property Survey and Why You Should Get One Before Buying a House When buying a home, the last thing you want is a surprise. Most people worry about leaky roofs or rusty boilers. But there may be property issues that can come to light and cost you a lot of money if you’re not careful. One way to avoid getting in over your head is to get […]
Buyers Starting Fresh: How to Buy a New Home Construction What could be more exciting than living in a brand new home? The blank slate can be thrilling: living in a place no one has lived before, a home with fresh paint, untouched carpets, and even fresh grass that no one has trodden! While most of the homes bought and sold are preexisting, more and […]
Buyers Stages of Buying a Home It may be a goal you have had since childhood. Perhaps, you have rented for most of your adult life and now want to experience the joys and satisfaction of home ownership. Buying a home is a big step and requires a lot of important decisions along the way. With some advanced planning and research, […]
Buyers Buying a House as a Police Officer, Firefighter, or EMT Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and teachers give so much to our country. They selflessly put their lives on the line to protect us, take care of our children, and help us accomplish our dreams. So it’s only right that they have the same opportunity to achieve their own American dream of buying a home. Unfortunately, […]
Buyers Size Matters: Finding the Perfect Size Home for You   If you’re house shopping, there’s probably one question that’s been on your mind often: “What size home should I buy?” At a glance, the answer seems obvious: as big as you can afford! But that’s only a small piece of the puzzle. Home size matters on many levels from personal preference to resale value, […]
Buyer's Market Speedy Home Sales: Top 5 Things Buyers Were Looking for in 2017 Are you are curious to know what it takes for your community to see speedy home sales in 2018? In order to determine what makes home sales happen quickly, as agents, we look at the patterns. We compile the data and compare it, year over year. So if you are wondering what it takes to […]
appraisal How to Avoid the Top 5 Home Seller Mistakes When you are selling your home, it can be easy to be in a vacuum. You have a certain idea of what the market should pay for your home and what may or may not be an issue. After all, you are king of your castle, right? Your home has x, y and z . The […]
appliances Find the Right Focal Point for Your Room Not sure what element to make the attention getter in your room? Find some great choices here. SHARON LEESEP 7, 2017 Houzz Contributor, Gabrielle Di Stefano Well-designed rooms often have a focal point — the first thing your eye sees when you enter. Choosing the right item to emphasize sets the tone and mood for a […]
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backyard 5 Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal for the Fall Selling Season   Sellers looking to get the best price know that curb appeal plays a huge role in making the sale, even in the fall when the leaves begin to fade. Here are five simple ways to make the most of what fall has to offer and boost your curb appeal. MELINA GILLIESTODAY Sellers looking to […]
appraisal When is the Right Time to Sell? Jessica Riffle Edwards with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage answers this age old question. GUSTAVO GONZALEZTODAY When is the right time to sell your home? Is it in the spring? Is it in the summer? Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage agent Jessica Riffle Edwards sheds a little light on this age old question. Watch the video below […]
appliances 9 Must-Haves for Low-Maintenance Kitchen Cabinets   Save valuable elbow grease and time with these ideas for easy-to-maintain cabinets. VICTORIA KEICHINGERAUG 24, 2017 The heart of the home may also be the toughest room to keep clean. Every surface in your kitchen is susceptible to crumbs, dirt, stains and splatters. This is especially true of cabinets. Fortunately, there are practical ways […]
Buyer's Market Considering a Career in Real Estate? What does it take to have a successful career in real estate? A Coldwell Banker young rising star shares his story. VICTORIA KEICHINGERTODAY Have you ever thought about a career in real estate, but aren’t sure you have what it takes? We caught up with Joe Piccininni, an agent with Coldwell Banker Beau Hulse Realty in […]
appraisal Is Summer or Winter the Best Season to Buy a Home? You hear it a lot – there are best and worst times to make any sort of purchase. Whether it’s a television, a car, or a home, statistics are available that may influence your decision on when would be the best time to make a purchase. Numerical data isn’t the only thing you should be […]
appliances Pare Down and Declutter By Knowing How Much Stuff Is Enough So you want to pare down your belongings. But how much, exactly, do you get rid of? And how can you prevent stuff from simply piling up all over again? Part of the solution to a lasting clutter-free existence may lie in numbers. As in, the number of pairs of shoes, towels, place settings and […]
appraisal Condo vs. Townhouse Condo and townhouses are often lumped together, but have some significant differences. Agent Jessica Riffle Edwards explains the differences between the two. GUSTAVO GONZALEZTODAY I’ll admit it, I’ve owned a condo for the last three and a half years and just found out what the difference was between a townhouse and a condo. While you […]
appraisal 4 Tips to Selling an Inherited Property Selling an inherited house can be draining. Coldwell Banker gives 4 tips on how to successfully prepare, organize and sell your inherited house. VICTORIA KEICHINGERTODAY One difficult topic real estate agents routinely have to discuss is about selling an inherited home from a parent when they pass away. It is a situation that is an […]
Alexa “Alexa: Open Gen Blue News” Thanks to Amazon, “Alexa” has become a household name. Now, Coldwell Banker is turning up the volume with a Skill for agents and brokers to get real estate news on-the-fly. We’re calling it Coldwell Banker Gen Blue News. Want to learn more? Let us break it down for you. What’s a Skill? An Amazon Alexa Skill is […]
buying 7 Things To Know Before Becoming A Landlord Thinking about investing in a rental property?  Here are some great tips that will get you started! First-time homebuyers are a declining group. Historically, 40% of homebuyers have been first-time buyers, but that percentage continues to shrink, even as millennials continue to show more interest in becoming buyers (eventually). If you’re already a homeowner, your wheels might be […]
buying What to Consider Before Buying a Home on the Golf Course Traditionally considered the ultimate location, here is what you need to know before you purchase a home on the golf course! Is there anything on par with living on a golf course? Before you buy that home on the fairway, there are a few things to consider. From maintenance to memberships, privacy to views, life […]
buying Five Tips to Identify Fixer-Upper Homes Worth Investing In You may know someone who did very well during the market crash in 2008 purchasing fixers. Its a complex issue that you need to study up on before you even consider taking that plunge! When shopping for a fixer-upper home, some properties have potential beyond their appearance. Keep the following tips in mind as you […]