9 Smart Tips to Keep Your Home Spotless By Barbara Pronin Nobody likes to spend hours cleaning house—and sometimes, there are few hours to spare. How is it some seem to have a knack for keeping their homes looking spotless in no time at all? Country Living magazine recently polled home bloggers to come up with nine tricks: Take Your Shoes Off – Shoes carry dirt and germs. Mandate the family remove them when coming in the door—and put up a sign in the entryway asking visitors to ... read more

Pamela Hale, one of our agents from Lake Gaston office, is here today to talk to us about the current housing market! If you're looking to buy or sell a home, we're always here to help contact us today with any further questions!

How to Create Real Estate Listings That Sell By Chris Stoddart Online listings are the first step of almost every real estate sale these days so it is crucial that yours be in great shape. Attracting buyers with property listings can be a challenge for many real estate agents, but if you keep the right things in mind, it is easy to use them effectively.   Don’t Be Afraid to Stand Out One of the biggest mistakes I see in real estate listings is lack of personality. These listings are there to grab ... read more

Buying a Home for the First Time? What You Should Know About Warranties Home service contracts, or home warranties, are an important consideration in the home-buying process, especially for new homeowners. “Homes are a major financial investment, and repairs and replacements on appliances and major systems can cost anywhere from $700 to more than $3,500,” explains Tim Meenan, CEO and executive director of the Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC). “While new home... read more

DIY projects you will love! As your kid goes off to college they will finally live on their own. What is better than a decorated dorm room that everybody will love? From light-up signs to desk accessories make sure your child is loving every second of college. http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/33-diy-dorm-room-ideas-pictures Celebrating a wedding this summer and looking for the perfect centerpiece that will set the mood for the room? Discover these DIY phenomenal boutiques that will have a ... read more