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Avoid These Mistakes When Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets

Avoid These Mistakes When Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets

by Brooke Krebill | Apr 28, 2022 | Notes from Brooke | 0 comments

One of the best ways to bring new life to your kitchen is to paint your cabinets. Far less costly, time-consuming and disruptive than replacement, painting your kitchen cabinets lets you try some of the latest color trends in order to completely change the look of the...
Budget-Friendly Spring Home Improvements

Budget-Friendly Spring Home Improvements

by Brooke Krebill | Mar 29, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Along with spring cleaning, warmer weather seems to inspire a yen to spruce up our living spaces—and it isn’t necessary to bust the budget to do so. For $200 or less, you can make small changes to improve the look and feel of any room. Paint is Cheap: A fresh coat of...
How To Navigate a Market Where Multiple Offers Is the New Normal

How To Navigate a Market Where Multiple Offers Is the New Normal

by Brooke Krebill | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

If you’re thinking of buying a home today, you already know that the number of homes available for sale is low. But what does that really mean for you? As a buyer, low housing supply coupled with high buyer demand means you should be prepared to navigate a...
Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move

Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move

by Brooke Krebill | Jan 19, 2022 | Notes from Brooke | 0 comments

As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move? You want to time it just right so you can get the most out of the sale of your current house. You also want to know you’re making a...
The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year

The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year

by Brooke Krebill | Jan 3, 2022 | Notes from Brooke | 0 comments

When you think of homeownership, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the non-financial benefits, like the security or stability a home provides. But what about equity? While it can be overlooked, a homeowner’s equity helps build...
Homebuyers: Be Ready To Act This Winter

Homebuyers: Be Ready To Act This Winter

by Brooke Krebill | Dec 21, 2021 | Notes from Brooke | 0 comments

To succeed as a buyer in today’s market, it’s important to understand which market trends will have the greatest impact on your home search. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says there are two factors every buyer should keep their eyes on: “Going...
How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market

How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market

by Brooke Krebill | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the home buying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game. The home buying process, like chess, requires strategy...
Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

by Brooke Krebill | Nov 4, 2021 | Notes from Brooke | 0 comments

Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving those contingencies to...
Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

by Brooke Krebill | Nov 4, 2021 | Notes from Brooke | 0 comments

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, and they’ve hovered in...
4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall

4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall

by Brooke Krebill | Oct 8, 2021 | Notes from Brooke | 0 comments

Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time up front to prep your house appropriately can bring in the greatest return on your investment....
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