So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
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3 Questions About Interest Rates
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
Monday Market Update from Katie Reck
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...
How to Help Adult Children Buy Their First Home
For first-time buyers, it can be difficult to enter a booming real estate market and compete against established homeowners. Often, its simply getting into the market thats the hard part. But a little help can make a big difference. Thats why those who can afford to...
(VIDEO) A Brief Market Update
<TRANSCRIPT> This is Beth Brockette with Brockette Homes and Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors. Just wanted to hop on. It's been a little while since I've been on Facebook with an update. We were looking at last year's year-end information in regard to real estate and the...
4 Features That Boating Enthusiasts Look for in Real Estate
Whether you enjoy sailing, deep-sea fishing or simply anchoring at a nearby beach with family and friends, theres much to love about spending time on your boat. Of course, it helps when your house caters to this lifestyle, which is why boating enthusiasts often look...
4 Things to Know Before Putting Your Home on the Spring Market
As winter comes to an end, many homeowners are getting ready to put their property on the market and, it probably goes without saying, but this years spring market will be a little different from years past. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding if now...
4 Upgrades to Take Your Dock to the Next Level
Any boating enthusiast can appreciate having their own private dock, and at first glance, this may seem like a relatively simple feature. However, it can be much more than just a wooden walkway that extends into the water. Following are a few easy upgrades that are...
4 Amazing Specialists to Use When Moving
Theres no getting around it…moving is stressful!Here are four types of moving specialists who can help deliver peace of mind when transporting your most prized possessions.Art HandlersTop-tier companies will often build custom crates for each piece, transport them in...
Common Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make
Buying a house is complicated. First-time buyers can make costly mistakes. Here are things to avoidNot Knowing What You Can AffordUse a mortgage affordability calculator to avoid wasting time looking at listings that are too expensive.Not Comparing RatesBy applying to...
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Packing 101: Tips and Tricks to Help Make Moving Day a Breeze
So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
3 Questions About Interest Rates
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
Monday Market Update from Katie Reck
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...
How to Help Adult Children Buy Their First Home
For first-time buyers, it can be difficult to enter a booming real estate market and compete against established homeowners. Often, its simply getting into the market thats the hard part. But a little help can make a big difference. Thats why those who can afford to...
(VIDEO) A Brief Market Update
<TRANSCRIPT> This is Beth Brockette with Brockette Homes and Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors. Just wanted to hop on. It's been a little while since I've been on Facebook with an update. We were looking at last year's year-end information in regard to real estate and the...
4 Features That Boating Enthusiasts Look for in Real Estate
Whether you enjoy sailing, deep-sea fishing or simply anchoring at a nearby beach with family and friends, theres much to love about spending time on your boat. Of course, it helps when your house caters to this lifestyle, which is why boating enthusiasts often look...
4 Things to Know Before Putting Your Home on the Spring Market
As winter comes to an end, many homeowners are getting ready to put their property on the market and, it probably goes without saying, but this years spring market will be a little different from years past. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding if now...
4 Upgrades to Take Your Dock to the Next Level
Any boating enthusiast can appreciate having their own private dock, and at first glance, this may seem like a relatively simple feature. However, it can be much more than just a wooden walkway that extends into the water. Following are a few easy upgrades that are...
4 Amazing Specialists to Use When Moving
Theres no getting around it…moving is stressful!Here are four types of moving specialists who can help deliver peace of mind when transporting your most prized possessions.Art HandlersTop-tier companies will often build custom crates for each piece, transport them in...
Common Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make
Buying a house is complicated. First-time buyers can make costly mistakes. Here are things to avoidNot Knowing What You Can AffordUse a mortgage affordability calculator to avoid wasting time looking at listings that are too expensive.Not Comparing RatesBy applying to...