Buying A New Home

A new house is likely to be the biggest investment of your life. One of the benefits of new home construction is that it allows you to stretch your dollars while also giving you the home of your dreams. Here are a few key ways to save money with new home construction: 1.) Lock in…

When you select a real estate agent to help you buy or sell your home, you are trusting them with one of the biggest milestones of your life. How do you know if they have what it takes to do the job right? Here are three skills you should look for in a qualified real…

If you are thinking of buying a new home, the next few months might be the perfect time. While the spring market gets the most attention, savvy buyers can take advantage of some “best-kept secrets.” There may be fewer existing homes on the market in the fall, but there are some amazing opportunities for buyers…

Moving to a new home often means moving your children to a new school district. You may be wondering, “What are the biggest factors in choosing a school?” As former students ourselves, we may feel test scores are not everything. Research agrees! In one extensive study highlighted in a recent NPR Education article, researchers found…

When you are ready to sell your home, you want to make changes that will positively impact your sale price. Small home improvements can really pay off. Making your property more attractive for sale does not need be time-consuming or expensive. A skillful real estate agent will be able to help you manage the process.…

For those who couldn’t make our Brookfield open house, we thought a sneak peek of our Brookfield community would be both useful and fun! Here is some inspiration for designing your new home: Having “his and her” bathroom sinks means you’ll never be in each other’s way while getting ready in the morning.     …

How risky of a home buyer are you? Moderately Risky “I am looking at pre-existing homes” It’s common as a buyer to settle on a pre-existing home for a multitude of reasons. During home tours, you will see the good, the bad and the downright ugly. But you may finally discover “the house.” Something will…

So you’re ready to make your next big move? If you’re in the process of searching for a new home, you have likely found a few houses in your ideal locations, checked out the school reputations if you have kids, and maybe even test-drove the new commute to work. Before you make your final decision,…