Entries by Phil Whitehead

Don’t Do This When Selling Your Home

Time to put your home on the market and that calls for a professional and professional advice for getting your home market ready.  There are things to do for sure but there are things not to do or over do as well.  Here are some suggestions to consider in that regard.  RISmedia’s housecall has these […]

6 Essential Tips for Avoiding Holiday Disasters

RealtyTimes®  has some very good advice for avoiding Holiday disasters.  Here are six tips they give. Tip 1 – Keep Overnight Guests Comfortable There’s nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than a hot shower – especially during colder weather.  Be sure to set your water heater to a comfortable temperature if you’re having guests stay overnight.  […]

Going! Going! Gone!

According to Realtor.com® NETWORK Trends, low mortgage rates are becoming a thing of the past.  Rates are now up over 4% which is higher than we have seen in the last two years!  Meaning we are moving from a lower inflation economy to one that is higher.  And this is why.  The return to investors […]

Renovations That Pay!

  According to RISMedia housecall not all home renovations are equal!  ROI or return on investment is different for every upgrade or renovation that you might consider.  This is especially important if you are considering doing this to make your home more appealing. Prospective buyers will usually focus on the kitchen and the bathrooms.  A […]

Prepare Your Home for Winter!

Yes winter is upon us and there is no time to waste!  You need to prepare your home for whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at us!  Here are important things to do to protect your home. Inspect windows and doors for cracks.  Seal all openings with caulk or weatherstripping.  This is important to protect […]

Dirt Cheap Home Staging Ideas!

According to an article in RIS Media’s Content Solutions, staging you home should not cost an arm and a leg!  While HGTV says $2,000.00 is a good number, you can accomplish the same effect for far less.  Here are the five ideas suggested in the article. Pack Away Personal Items Packing away personal items is […]

Considering Buying a Newly Built Home?

  Are you considering purchasing a new home in 2016? Did you know that in one of the fastest growing areas of the midlands there are nearly 300 new homes for sale? Have you considered how you will decide from so many homes which one will be right for you? Do you know which new […]

Move In by Christmas!

If you want to move in before Christmas, better hurry to this renovated home on The Avenues only two blocks from Krispy Kreme and three blocks from Zesto’s.  This Avenues bungalow has been renovated with updates with an open floor plan!  The living room has a fireplace and hardwood flooring  that opens into a dining […]