ASK MARION: Buy Now or Wait?
Posted on Sep 04, 2026
Many homeowners today are wondering whether they should buy or sell now or wait it out. Waiting on the sidelines in hopes that home prices or interest rates will drop significantly is always an option. However, those changes can take months to happen, and waiting may not be practical if you don’t have the luxury of time.Before making a decision, ta...
ASK MARION: What Do They Mean for Home Values?
Posted on Jul 29, 2026
When it comes to clotheslines, homeowners tend to have very different opinions about whether they add to or detract from a property's appeal.On one side are those who believe clotheslines can reduce a home's perceived value because they aren't considered aesthetically pleasing. Some people also associate outdoor clotheslines with older or lower-inc...
UNDERSTANDING MARKET VALUE
Posted on May 03, 2023
When you decide to put your house up for sale, we will start by working together to determine the market value of your property. That’s important to know because if you price your home too much above its market value, you probably won’t get any offers. Alternatively, if you price your property too low, it might get snapped up quickly, but you’ll ha...
Should You Get a Major Improvement Done before Selling?
Posted on Feb 14, 2023
There’s no doubt about it. The more “move in” ready your property is, the more attractive it will be to buyers. There is always an advantage when buyers can imagine living in the home without having to make any major repairs or improvements — at least for the short term.
But, does that mean you need to get every big issue dealt with before you sell...
6 Undisputed Ways to Make your Home Sell Faster
Posted on Jan 04, 2023
There are few certainties in this world, but there are surefire ways to sell your property faster regardless of market conditions.
- Clean and tidy up. Making your home “guest ready” is the easiest way to ensure...
Scams Are on the Rise
Posted on Dec 02, 2022
The more consumers increase their use of online shopping using a variety of sites and payment methods, the more susceptible they become to fraud, including false threats or enticements from scammers posing as retail, bank and credit card companies.
With personal profiles being shared more frequently, it stands to reason that hackers will gain increa...