Well cared for hardwood floors can be a statement piece in any home. When refinished, they add a wow factor to a room. Typically, after 20 years, hardwood floors will start to show their age. You may see more scratches, dullness or discoloring which is a common sign that it is due to be refinished.

Remember when you could look at a couple homes over the course of a week or two and make a decision? That isn’t the case anymore. If you have been in the market to buy or sell your home this summer, you know homes are selling as quickly as they are listed. There’s nothing more defeating then writing countless offers just to get beat out. Clients ask all the time, when do you think this market is going to settle down?

When you’re buying a home, it is often recommended to have a home inspection- but what does a home inspection really mean? People have many misconceptions and perspectives on home inspections. I’ve had buyers ask me what happens if a home doesn’t ‘pass’ a home inspection. Or what if X,Y,Z all need fixed in order for the bank to accept the home inspection.

With a competitive sellers’ market right now, it’s hard to get a leg up on other offers. If you are a buyer looking for a home, you may have lost a bid to a cash offer. They always say cash is king, so does cash automatically trump any other offer?