This week we talk with our good friend Michael Patton from AA Home Inspection. He is our must trusted home inspector and you can learn more by Clicking Here to visit his website. 
The real estate and mortgage industry has faced some tough times lately and one of the results of the even more stringent procedures in place is the strong preference for a home inspection to take place prior to obtaining financing. Though not a requirement, getting a home inspection is a practice that can and does save buyers (and sellers) thousands of dollars.  But what can you expect from a home inspection these days?
 
 
To help guide you through the process, here is a list of basic areas of the home that are included in the inspection, as well as the potential defective aspects that an inspector looks for during the process. We also provide a list of those areas that do not come under the home inspection umbrella.
 
What All Is Included in a Typical. ...

 
What would you say if we told you there is proven success in staged homes that sell faster and for more money nearly every single time? Home for home, a comparison almost always shows homeowners that don’t pay attention to fine tuned details end up losing lots of potential buyers. Here are some common questions about the home staging process.
 
What Exactly Do Home Stagers Do?
Depending on how much needs to be done, a stager can provide anything from a simple consultation as to some things that can be changed around the home to update it, to as much as completely setting up an entire space. Some clients need some direction and prefer a design consultant to advise on colors, current trends and things that pique the interests of buyers today. Other clients prefer a complete overhaul of their space and put their entire home in the hands of a stager.
 
What Are the Various Levels of Staging?
Whether a design consultation advises on how to clear up clutter, n. ...

 
Traditional school of thought dictates that selling a home during the holidays is a bad idea. People are busy celebrating with their families and will hardly go shopping for a home, right? Not so!  There are numerous advantages to listing a home during this season and below are ten great reasons to put a home on the market now. 
 
More serious buyers – Less time wasted
These are people who are interested in buying so there is a far greater chance of actually selling the property.  Nothing is more promising to a seller than a motivated and qualified buyer that knows what they want and is actively seeking to get it.
Fewer Homes On the Market
The less competition there is, the higher the chance there is for homes on the market to sell. Where during the peak season sellers might be dealing with some interest from buyers on their home, nonetheless there is more selection for buyers to choose from and they can stray to another property.
In January Iny ...