Alan Scherr | 6 Mistakes Buyers Make at Open Houses

6 Mistakes Buyers Make at Open Houses

Published January 18, 2018

If you’re serious about buying, you should use an open house to your advantage to see if a particular property has what it takes to warrant another showing and perhaps a bonafide offer. To make the most of an open house as a buyer, make sure to avoid making any one of the following blunders.

6 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Published January 15, 2018

A real Christmas tree can be a significant fire hazard if it’s left indoors to dry out for too long. When the holidays are over and the time has come to take the tree down, there are many ways that you can recycle that Christmas tree that has added some festive cheer to your interior throughout the holidays. Here are a few ideas to help give you some inspiration.

INFOGRAPHIC: Housing Outlook For 2018

Published January 11, 2018

Experts in the real estate field anticipate a healthy year ahead for the housing market. Demand is expected to be strong, new home builders are more optimistic, and a slight alleviation in the inventory shortage is anticipated. Here are some predictions for the US housing market as we head into 2018.

8 Things Interior Designers Spot in Homes Right Away

Published January 8, 2018

Much like a mechanic might be more likely to notice an odd sound coming from a car, an interior designer will be more inclined to spot problems with the decor in your home. It’s what they do every day and is something they’ve been trained for.

7 Lessons First-Time Buyers Learn When Purchasing a Home

Published January 4, 2018

Buying a home for the first time comes with its own set of lessons to be learned and potential mistakes to be made. Here are some of the more common lessons first-time homebuyers have learned from their own experiences that you may want to take into consideration.

6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Sell Your Home When it’s Vacant

Published January 1, 2018

Maybe you relocated to another city and needed to move right away. Or perhaps you found a great deal on a home that closed really quickly, prompting you to move all your belongings into your new abode long before finding a buyer for your current home. Whatever the reason may be for moving out of your home before it sells, leaving it vacant can turn out to be a big mistake.