As a homeowner, you know your house is not just a place to live but is also an investment that can build wealth. That process is called home appreciation, and the rate of that appreciation depends on several factors. Here are some ways to increase your property value. Ensure You Care for the Grass and […]
If Your House Is Making You Sick, There Are Ways To Make It Better When you own a home, you expect that home to provide your family with safety and security. What you likely don’t expect is that it will harm your health. Unfortunately, this happens, but there are changes you can make to ensure […]
MY THOUGHT OF THE DAY… Who ever you call or refer to as your God, your Higher Source, your Buddha, or your Creator; the one who has all of the power in this universe… that one for me I call “God”. But no matter what religion you are or what spiritual belief you are congruent […]
A new bill in Congress could significantly impact your ability to secure a mortgage by changing the way lenders look at credit scores. In December 2015, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a new bill. Known as H.R. 4211, or the Credit Score Competition Act, the bill is in its first stage […]
“Aggressive marketing will put more money in your pocket.” For today’s topic, we are going to explore why some homes in the same area sell faster and for more money than others. There are a lot of factors to pay attention to when selling a home, and here are a few that can greatly affect […]
“Security systems have come a long way in the last 20 years.” We’re here with Part II of things you can do to prevent a burglar from entering your home. In our previous discussion, we talked about installing a peephole in your door, reinforcing locked doors, and keeping an eye out for open garage doors […]
Today I’d like to share some tips from our security expert in order to help you deter burglars from your home in Billings, MT. Although this situation is never completely avoidable, you can take these steps to significantly reduce the chance of this happening. THIS IS A TWO-PART SERIES, SO BE SURE NOT TO […]
“Home inspections are visual inspections.” Today we are talking about the differences between home inspections and home appraisals, which is a question we’ve received a lot lately. A lot of sellers have asked me about this lately, and want to know how to differentiate between the two. A home inspector will go over the home […]
“Some minimal investments will definitely increate your home’s value” Today we’ll discuss what home improvements add the most value for the least investment.There are a few things you can do with minimal investment that will not only increase your home’s value, but will also decrease your time on market. Most buyers today want something that […]
“There are things you can do to ensure a smooth new construction process.” Are you thinking about buying a new construction home in the Billings, MT area? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here are three common mistakes to avoid when buying new construction: Failing to hire a real estate professional to represent […]
