5 Reasons To Love Using A Real Estate Pro

February 11, 2018 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

Hiring a real estate professional to guide you through the process of buying a home or selling your house can be one of the best decisions you make! They are there for you to help with paperwork, understanding the process, negotiations, and helping you with pricing (both when making an offer or setting the right […]

5 Reasons Homeowners Can Throw Better Super Bowl Parties!

February 4, 2018 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

Housing and Tax Reform: Where Could the Impact Land?

January 21, 2018 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

  Home-buyers and homeowners are anticipating fallout from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has changed home-ownership incentives, including the deductions for mortgage interest and state and local taxes. How deep the effect is hinges on location, according to new research. With the bill’s new provisions, the mortgage interest deduction (MID) is applicable to loans […]

Paint your bathroom this color and boost your home’s selling price by $5,400

January 16, 2018 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

Pantone released its 2018 color of the year this month: Ultra Violet, a warm shade of purple. Some homeowners have reason to celebrate feeling “blue.” Homes with blue bathrooms — specifically light shades like powder blue or periwinkle — fetched $5,400 more than expected when sold, according to a paint color analysis from real estate […]

2018 Exterior Trends for Your Enclosed Porch or Patio

January 15, 2018 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

You’ve perfected the art of decorating your home. It’s on point, trendy and flawless. Then you look outside and think, “I wish I could decorate the outside like I did the inside.” Get ready to do just that, because your guide to the latest indoor/outdoor decorating trends is here! Sunrooms Top the List One of […]

Fireplace

January 7, 2018 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

Which fireplace would you prefer A or B?    

Existing-Home Sales Skyrocket Toward 11-Year High

January 3, 2018 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

Existing-home sales in November skyrocketed to a spree not seen in more than 10 years, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reports. Existing-home sales totaled 5.81 million, a 5.6 percent increase from October and a 3.8 percent increase from one year prior. Inventory decreased 7.2 percent to 1.67 million, 9.7 percent below one year prior. […]

How Rising Prices Will Help You Build Family Wealth In 2018

January 2, 2018 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate on average by 3.35% per year and to grow by 24.34% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position? As an example, let’s assume a young couple purchases and closes on a $250,000 home […]

The Cost Of NOT Owning Your Home

December 3, 2017 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

  Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Zillow recently reported that: “In reality, buying or renting a home is an intensely personal […]

LUXURY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: A NEW WAY TO SHOP FOR LUXURY

November 26, 2017 by Donnamarie Chaimanis

In today’s world, almost anything can be delivered to your door –including luxury goods. Luxury subscription services, featuring everything from high-end watches to luxury cars, are becoming increasingly popular. These subscriptions make excellent gifts or convenient experiences for the busy shopper with luxury tastes. Take a look at these subscription services that bring luxury goods […]