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Buying a Home with Friends: Conversations to Have Beforehand
Some of them have been around since you were a child. Some you may have found in college. Some may even be in your neighborhood or at...
Nicole Scott
Jan 18, 20233 min read


Mortgage Misunderstandings That Can Cost You
The spending season is upon us. But that doesn’t mean you should be spending in excess everywhere you go. Just like you may be waiting...
Nicole Scott
Jan 13, 20233 min read


Time Management Tips for the New Year
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023! If you find yourself wishing that there was more time in the day, you might want to make time management your New...
Nicole Scott
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Tips For Online Home Searches
Today’s home searches do not begin by simply driving by a “for sale” sign and stopping in to view a home. In many cases, buyers begin...
Nicole Scott
Jan 7, 20233 min read


How to Make Your Best Offer on a Home
Making the right offer is crucial when you have your eye on a home. Offer too little, and you may get passed over for the next buyer....
Nicole Scott
Oct 21, 20221 min read


3 Sneaky Ways to Make a Small Home Office Look Huge
The struggle of the way-too-small home office: a space that needs to be functional often doubling as a guest room and the holding pen for...
Nicole Scott
Jul 12, 20223 min read


6 Tips for Buying in a Competitive Market
The housing market is still hot in some of the hottest market. This can be scary because of how tough it is to buy a home in a...
Nicole Scott
Jul 10, 20224 min read


5 Financing Essentials for Buying Property at a Real Estate Auction
Pandemic-related mortgage bailouts are ending, and foreclosures are now rising. Foreclosure stats jumped 32% in the third quarter of this...
Nicole Scott
Jun 29, 20223 min read


Should you go to an open house even if you’re not ready to buy?
With all of the listing sites available, browsing homes online can become addictive. Even if you’re not in the market to buy or sell a...
Nicole Scott
Jun 28, 20224 min read


3 Simple DIY Driveway Ideas
Nowhere to park? Create your own driveway with one of these affordable methods. A DIY driveway can be an easy want to add parking or...
Nicole Scott
Jun 26, 20222 min read


Is a Dual Agency Relationship Risky?
Can one agent represent both parties? The answer: It depends. Buyers and sellers sometimes have the option of entering into a dual agency...
Nicole Scott
Jun 22, 20222 min read


Your Pipes Are Gross, but That’s OK
Plumbers do the dirtiest of work, but somehow the profession has garnered a reputation for rip-offs. But where would you be without them?...
Nicole Scott
Apr 30, 20224 min read


What Small Homes Can Teach You About Living With Less
Need to declutter? Anytime is the perfect time for getting rid of all the unnecessary stuff that accumulates in your home. How does it...
Nicole Scott
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Tap into Your Home’s Equity
Your home is a valuable asset. Does it make sense to harness that value? Homeowners continue to refinance their mortgages to take...
Nicole Scott
Feb 27, 20222 min read


5 Tips for Moving to a New City
Between packing up everything in your house, coordinating move-out and move-in dates, finding a new place to live, and trying to stay...
Nicole Scott
Feb 20, 20223 min read


Accessory Dwelling Units: Tips for Building One!
Before building an accessory dwelling unit, there are some legal, design, and financial implications to consider. Accessory dwelling...
Nicole Scott
Feb 13, 20225 min read


Dream Home Checklist
Pre-approved? Know what you can afford? That means it is time to start house hunting! The hunt for your dream home can stall quickly if...
Nicole Scott
Feb 6, 20224 min read


Down Payment Assistance Programs vs. Rent-to-Own
Is buying in your future? While the idea of rent-to-own seems reasonable, in practice, such arrangements may not be in a buyer’s best...
Nicole Scott
Jan 30, 20222 min read


Top Fireplace Questions
Ready for the snap, crackle and pop of a roaring fire? Fireplaces are one of the most sought-after home features, but using one can be...
Nicole Scott
Jan 23, 20223 min read


Find and Fix Drafty Windows
Before the cold sets in, it’s important to ensure that your home remains comfortable despite the outside temperatures. It’s important to...
Nicole Scott
Jan 16, 20223 min read
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