by Mae Tulfo | Jan 4, 2023 | Buyers, People, Sellers
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to...
by Mae Tulfo | Dec 22, 2022 | Buyers, People, Sellers
It’s getting cold again. Here are some tips: Remove any hoses attached to outdoor spigots and ensure insulators are properly installed on ALL spigots. If you have one of those plastic bell insulators and it doesn’t fit snuggly against the wall, try the flexible...
by Mae Tulfo | May 18, 2022 | People, Buyers, Sellers
Keep your credit utilization below 30%. While paying off your credit card balance is best, you can also try to lower it by requesting a credit limit increase from your credit card company. If your credit history is in relatively good standing, but you have a missed or...
by Mae Tulfo | Mar 27, 2022 | Investing, Buyers, People, Sellers
Although currently dimly lit and a little rough on the eyes, your unfinished basement still has a lot of potential. With just a little love and the help of the following ideas, you can spice it up in no time and get some great use out of the space. Add a pop of color....
by Mae Tulfo | Sep 1, 2021 | Buyers, Sellers, Uncategorized
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels like it’s dwindling.¹ You’re not alone either if you’re...
by Mae Tulfo | May 11, 2021 | Buyers, Sellers
The number of decks that have sunk, fallen apart, or failed in any other way has increased in recent years. These failures could have been avoided in many of those situations if regular maintenance had been performed. The most common causes of deck collapses and...
