Author Archives: Tara Asberry

You can’t change your neighborhood, location, or community with a remodel, so it pays to choose wisely the first time. Real estate agents often say that your neighborhood, location, and community are the only things you can’t change about your home. After all, it’s a lot harder to renovate a neighborhood than it is a […]

Owning your own home is part of the American dream. But it takes more than just dreaming to buy and maintain a home. Before you take the plunge, here are some things to ask yourself. Does it make sense to buy? Buying instead of renting needs to make sense financially. To help you decide, play […]

Ready to start searching listings and hitting open houses? Save yourself some time by first identifying exactly what you need and want in a home using our checklist. You’ve been pre-approved and know what you can afford, so it’s time to start home shopping. But the hunt for your dream home will stall rapidly if you don’t […]

A Great Nationwide Analysis from The Housing Bubble Blog A report from WTSP on Florida. “If history is any indication, Joe Manausa says we are not currently in another housing bubble. The Florida-based realtor and author, with 30 years experience in the business, says rarely do we see the average housing price in the U.S. decline. In […]

A snapshot from the Weekly Real Estate Newsletter Stessa We open up this week with news about Nicole Friedman’s Wall Street Journal (subscription required) article about how in January, there were more realtors in the US than homes for sale. By the end of January, there were 1.04 million homes for sale nationwide, down 26% year-over-year and the lowest […]

When you’re ready to sell, a pizza oven might be your friend, according to new Zillow research!!! • MAR 26 2021 After a year of life indoors watching cooking shows, baking bread and taking part in Tik Tok cooking challenges, home buyers seem to have developed a newfound appreciation for the kitchen. From the pleasurable to […]

No fancy supplies or complicated instructions required We’re spending way more time at home these days, which means it’s more important than ever for our living spaces to bring us joy and comfort. But if you’re like me, you’ve begun to notice ― maybe even fixate on ― imperfections like run down furniture and outdated […]

As the demand for residential real estate has increased, the scarcity of homes for sale has created a back log on the supply side. Millennials—who make up approximately 38% of homebuyers’ share—are getting married and having children and, in effect, looking for a home, either their first or second. With so many motivated buyers in […]

A brightly colored front door adds a fun pop of color to any home and immediately gives it an extra dose of personality. If you’re like me, you love the curb appeal and the fresh look a brightly painted door can give you, but did you know these vibrant paint colors mean something!! There is actually […]