Category Archive: Here at Home

This time of year is often overlooked when it comes to selling a home because most people think of spring or summer as the prime time for real estate transactions. However, don’t be fooled. Autumn has its own unique advantages, offering a great opportunity to showcase your home’s charm and warmth.  Plus, with the way […]

Let’s be honest. The phrase “hit the books” feels different once you’re in the workforce. But since it is back-to-school time for many of the communities we serve, our teams thought it would be a perfect time to talk about a few real estate-related titles that can help all of us navigate the pitfalls and […]

It’s a question always on the minds of potential first-time homebuyers – no matter what’s happening in the market. “Is it better to rent or own right now?” You can probably guess which side of this debate our teams normally end up on. However, this article featuring a couple who recently bought their first home is a […]

The modern real estate market thrives largely on online listings, and when prospective buyers scroll through various properties online, photographs typically provide the first impression of a property. While video, virtual tours, and even drones may be the new tools to capture a viewer’s attention, great photos are still key to unlocking a listing’s true […]

As summer winds down and the calendar moves into September, it’s important that homeowners make sure their home is ready for colder weather. Because fall in our area is such a bustling season, we thought we’d give you this checklist of things to do before winter inevitably arrives a little bit early in the season. […]

Ready for your pre-game pep talk? In honor of the impending football season, we wanted to offer a list of tips designed just for you. Let’s break down how to attack and defeat that ever-growing to-do list with the finesse and organization of a championship-caliber team! 1 – Remember that real estate is a team […]

You’ve undoubtedly heard that a home doesn’t have to be perfect to be perfect for you. But what happens once you notice a small annoyance? Do you let that tiny issue affect your feelings about an entire home? Let’s break down four small but common design flaws, especially in older residences. After all, your needs […]

As our friends at HGTV proved years ago, real estate – and the personalities involved – make great television. It’s why almost every streaming platform has a huge array of housing-centered shows. For those of us who survived the streamer’s account-sharing crackdown of 2023, here are some of our favorite shows on Netflix today. (Plus, you […]

2023 has been the year of many things in real estate, including the seller impersonation scam. Just consider these recent stories (here and here). Title professionals of all kinds are talking about this issue amongst ourselves. We’re getting advisories from our underwriters, trade associations and more. In fact, ALTA CEO Diane Tomb recently penned this op-ed for HousingWire in […]

If you’re a seller, presenting your home in its best light is key. And staging your home is a good way to make it stand out in the crowd.  We saw this article recently and wanted to provide some DIY tips anyone can use for staging. Staging your home doesn’t have to be an expensive […]