Roger Whitesell's Blog

Posted on 02/11/2019

You get it! You know your home needs some TLC and you’d love to be giving it some, but your schedule is tight. You don’t have time to tear apart the bathroom for a remodel or rip up the kitchen while your kids are in school. Here are some simple projects you can accomplish in a day, however,...

Home Improvements

Budget

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Posted on 02/04/2019

Should You Set a Deadline for Buying a Home?

If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to match your expectations. As...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 01/28/2019

The Getting Started Guide For First Time Home Buyers

Are you thinking about buying your first home but completely overwhelmed with where to even begin? Buying your first home is a big, and exciting, decision. It’s also one that comes with a big learning curve you need to get down quickly. There are many steps to the process and even though your agent is always here to help...

First Time Buyer

Hints For First Time Buyers

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Posted on 01/21/2019

Tips For Newlyweds Buying Their First Home

Newlywed life is such an exciting time! It’s also a time many couples decide to buy their first home together. And therefore aside from having a wedding, it’s the first major financial decision couples make together. Hit the ground running together with these tips: Co-managing money: If they haven’t already combined finances before the big day many couples choose...

First Home

Newlyweds

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Posted on 01/14/2019

A Re-Sale with a View

When you plan to stay in your new home for years to come, you can buy just for yourself and ignore things that would otherwise make reselling the property difficult. However, if you know this home will be back on the market in a few years, you need to check different boxes on that list. Do you know...

Flipping Homes

Home Sellers

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Posted on 01/07/2019

Throw a Super Bowl Party to Remember

It's nearing the end of this year's football season, and you have decided to host this year's Super Bowl Party. Maybe the team you root for has made it through the playoffs, or you want an excuse to show off your new home décor. These are a few tricks to make your super bowl party stand out from...

Party

Tips

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Posted on 12/31/2018

How to Show Your Home to Its Best Advantage

When you stop and think about all the preparations involved in putting your house on the market and avoiding mistakes, it can feel overwhelming! The good news is that you don't have to go it alone. An experienced real estate agent can provide you with invaluable guidance on everything from effectively staging your home to complying with seller disclosure...

What Buyers Want

Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home

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Posted on 12/24/2018

Tips for Buyers: Learn About the Local Housing Market

An informed homebuyer may be better equipped than others to enjoy a successful property buying experience. In fact, an informed homebuyer likely will understand the ins and outs of the local housing market – something that could make it simple for this individual to discover a great residence at a budget-friendly price. Ultimately, it helps to review the local...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 12/17/2018

How Should You Approach the Homebuying Journey?

The homebuying journey may seem daunting at first. Lucky for you, we're here to help take the guesswork out of finding and acquiring your dream house. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you approach the homebuying journey with poise and confidence. 1. Be Diligent A diligent homebuyer may be better equipped than others to enjoy...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 12/10/2018

Upgrading the Look and Feel of Your Kitchen

Whether you're planning on selling your home in the near future or just enhancing it now for your own enjoyment, your kitchen is a great place to focus some of your attention. If your kitchen is dreary, disorganized, and grungy, then several aspects of your life could be negatively impacted. One surefire way to start your day on a...

Kitchen Cabinet Update

Kitchen Cabinets

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Posted on 12/03/2018

How Should You Approach a Home Search?

When you are ready to buy a house, it pays to plan ahead to conduct a successful house search. That way, you can quickly and effortlessly navigate the real estate market and make your homeownership dream come true in no time at all. Ultimately, you don't need to be a real estate expert to navigate the housing market like...

Buying A Home

How To Search For A Home

Posted on 11/26/2018

How to Win a Bidding War on Your Dream Home

In a competitive housing market--like the one we have today--sellers are fielding numerous offers, especially in desirable urban and suburban hubs. If you’re hoping to buy your first or second home, it can be tough to make offer after offer with no success. However, there are some things you can do to help ensure your time house hunting is...

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