The Safari Guide to Listing Your Home This is the second installment in our weekly blog series to help you prepare your home for listing in today’s market – Assess Big Repairs! If you follow this 8-week guide, you’ll be able to break up all those to-do’s into manageable steps that will leave you in… [Read More]
The Safari Guide to Listing Your Home – Week 1: Paperwork
The Safari Guide to Listing Your Home This is the first installment in our weekly blog series to help you prepare your home for listing in today’s market. If you follow this 8-week guide, you’ll be able to break up all those to-do’s into manageable steps that will leave you in the position to present… [Read More]
Open House Etiquette
Open House Etiquette Tips for Sellers Research First, talk to your Real Estate Agent about their specific goals for the open house. If there are any upcoming open houses in your neighborhood, stop by! You may get some ideas about what works and what doesn’t, as well as scoping out comparable properties. If there aren’t… [Read More]
Erie Parade of Lights
Erie Country Christmas and Parade of Lights (And V.I.P. Hot Cocoa Party) One of the best things about having our office in Erie is that it retains a small-town vibe while also being big enough to host many events throughout the year that are free and fun for all ages. Every year, Erie hosts a… [Read More]
A New Environment
A New Environment Today’s session started with introducing a new environment. Last time Valiente was in the indoor arena, he felt so trapped and terrified that it took Sarah an hour and a half to catch him. Today, despite being in a place that he “knew” was scary (and we were wearing Halloween costumes!) he… [Read More]
Refinancing: The Right Move?
Refinancing: The Right Move? Consider these factors about refinancing: The federal reserve recently cut interest rates for the third time in 2019, and if you have anything above a 4.25% 30-year fixed mortgage, or an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), it may be a good time to consider refinancing your home. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to… [Read More]
Getting Your Home Ready for Winter
Getting Your Home Ready for Winter Even though we are already one (or two) storms into winter, you may still have some catching up to do to winterize your home. Here are some handy tips: Get Your Water Under Wraps Blow out sprinklers Detach all hoses from the outside of the house Make sure ponds,… [Read More]
Our New Listing in the Heart of Mayfair
Check out our new listing in the heart of the historic Mayfair neighborhood! This adorable Mayfair bungalow is move-in ready now, and a perfect home to personalize in the future. This sweet home radiates good energy with hardwood floors reflecting character and warmth, dappled sunbeams bouncing light throughout the home and gardens, and cozy spaces… [Read More]
Real Estate Jargon 101
Real Estate Jargon 101: Every industry has it’s own jargon, and real estate is no exception. We’ve defined a handful of these terms below, and we’re introducing a few of our very own! For context, and to test your skills, we’ve also offered a sample conversation. Accelerated Close: A rather short amount of days from… [Read More]
Boo! On Briggs Street 2019
Boo! On Briggs Street is an annual event held in Historic Old Town Erie, this year on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The event kicks off at 4pm (come early for street parking, or head down on bikes if you are local – the weather is supposed to be fantastic this year!) and ends around 7pm. … [Read More]