November Happenings in Cumberland
One important aspect of moving to a new area is finding out what’s going on in the neighborhood. Local events, festivals and happenings allow you to get to know the neighborhood, meet new people and make new friends. It’s unfortunate that it isn’t easier for people to...
4 Reasons You Should Sell Your House in 2017
One of the biggest questions people have when they think about moving is when to sell their house. It goes beyond seasonal — the question also arises year to year. Where is the real estate market right now? Is this a good time to sell? Should I put the home on the...
5 Best Things about Buying a House in the Fall
While many people do home shopping in the spring, there’s a lot of reasons why buying a home in the fall is far preferable. It may go against conventional wisdom, but it’s true. Here are the five best things about buying a house in the fall, and why you might think...
October Happenings in Cumberland
Cumberland is a great place to live and work, and it shows in all of the festivals and activities that go on throughout the year. As the harvest season approaches, along with the spookiest month of the year, there’s tons of fun things to keep you occupied around town....
10 Steps to Close a Real Estate Deal
When you set out to buy a home, you have to deal with the process of closing. This process can be scary, arcane and confusing to those who have never been through it, and even for those who have, it can still be complicated. At its most basic, closing is what happens...
5 Secrets of Home Staging
Home staging is everything for your sales efforts. When you put your home on the market, the goal is to get it sold at a high price as quickly as possible. People do judge books by their covers, and you want to show your house at its very best so that people who come...
5 Types of Home Loans: Which One Is Right For You?
When you’re shopping for a home, the first thing you want to do is secure a pre-approval on your mortgage. Having a pre-approval letter can greatly expedite the process of buying a home, and it also gives you some credibility when you make an offer. However, you...
5 Reasons to Have a Home Inspection before You Buy
Buying a new home is both stressful and exciting at the same time. In fact, in the excitement of the moment, many people accidentally overlook some very important elements of the process. When you buy a home, what happens if a year down the line things start to break...
Settling Into a New Community
So, it’s time to get settled in your new home. You’ve arrived, and the boxes are just about unpacked. You’re getting the house arranged just like you want, and you’ve begun making arrangements to get the kids into school. Even still, there’s so much to do in order to...
