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Moving to a new country can be intimidating. With new opportunities comes the requirement to adjust to an entirely new culture and new rules. It’s normal to feel a little uneasy about the prospect of being a fish out of water.If you are planning your relocation to the…
Christine McCarron
If you’re getting ready to start a new home search, you're probably thinking about your family's needs, including price, location, and amenities. You might also be thinking about how you’ll use the home, particularly when it comes to entertaining. If you're in the…
Christine McCarron
Security systems have become more accessible and more reasonably priced over the years so more people have installed them. Knowing that the home has been protected and a plan established if the system is breached gives homeowners comfort and reassurance, but will these home…
Christine McCarron
Your front yard gives your home curb appeal, but what about your backyard? It’s usually hidden from neighbors’ views by fencing, but it can still be an eyesore from your back-facing windows.Keeping the grass mowed is a step, but you can do a lot with your backyard, like…
Karl Kennedy
As a small business owner operating from home, you have unique demands for your office. Your workspace is the command central for your professional life. It should have adequate space, sufficient storage and a comforting design. Consider the following suggestions for making…
Christine McCarron
What they see will set the tone for how prospective buyers judge the home and has a dramatic impact on the final sales price. Inexpensive projects can pay big dividends but be sure to chat with your real estate agent before investing in the more expensive options. Not all…
Christine McCarron
Dated. Retro. Passé. These are terms so often quoted on design shows and magazine editorials that are all a polite way of describing “old-fashioned”. We’ve seen design trends come, go, and come back again over the years. But personal taste aside, many sources agree…
Christine McCarron
You may think that, as your closing day approaches, the wild ride that you've been on will be slowing down and coming in for a landing. Not so much...
Christine McCarron
The final walk-through is the last time that you’ll likely see the house before it’s yours. It should take place no more than 1-2 days before the closing. This is your chance to ensure that what is being delivered to you is what you are expecting. Here’s a checklist…
Christine McCarron
The inspection on your future home will likely bring up some unpleasant surprises. If you still want to buy the house, what are your options? You may be able to negotiate with the seller to fix all or some of the major items.
Christine McCarron
The definition of contingency is a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.* When we include a contingency addendum in a real estate transaction, we're identifying a just-in-case scenario, an IF/THEN. Anything that is agreed by…
Christine McCarron
