Author Archives: Taylor Peterson
Due Diligence for Home Buyers: How Much Is Too Much?
Image source A smart homebuyer like you knows that due diligence is important in this type of investment. But what if your due diligence is too much? Knowing how to prevent excessive due diligence will help you reach your moving day a lot sooner. By then, you may want to take a look at North... Read More
Stage Your Bedroom to Sell
Thanks for joining us for this week’s staging series! Today we’re taking a look at the bedrooms. My first suggestion is to use the biggest possible bed that won’t throw off the room’s scale. You should be able to easily fit a nightstand or piece of furniture on either side of the bed. It’s also... Read More
What is Earnest Money?
If you aren’t familiar with earnest money, today’s your lucky day! Here are the basics. Earnest money, typically called good faith money, is what you put down when you’re purchasing a home. You usually pay it to the title company who will hold the funds for you, and then that money goes towards the purchase... Read More
How to Rehab Homes Successfully
If you’ve ever considered rehabbing a home for an income stream, you’ve come to the right place! Here’s an overview of what steps you’ll need to take in order to successfully rehab a home and generate a profit. The first step is super important; it’s something I do myself and my clients do as well.... Read More
Sell Your Home Quickly with This Simple Tip
Here’s a simple, but mighty tip for selling your home quickly and reducing a lot of stress! You may not have considered this, but when potential buyers view your home, they’ll most likely open up your cabinets and closets to see what they’re like. And you certainly don’t want things falling out on top of... Read More
Decatur Is Becoming a Destination City
It may be a hot market, but even brokers need to relax! Thankfully we live in Decatur, Illinois, which is quickly becoming a destination city. In fact, our team has had a major increase in clients moving to Decatur from California, Arizona, and Nevada. Working with Zillow, we’ve been able to find our clients their... Read More
Is A Homeowners Association Right for Me?
Are you considering moving into a neighborhood with a Homeowners Association (HOA)? Here are some pros and cons to consider before making the move. Let’s start with the basics. An HOA is a governing structure for a planned community, such as a development of single-family homes, condominiums, or townhouses. Consider an HOA as similar to... Read More
Shifting Color Tones
If you’re thinking about selling your home this year, let’s talk about how color schemes and color preferences are shifting. In the past, grays have been the go-to color. I have used them personally, and a lot of my friends and family have too. Everybody likes gray – it’s a good color and it matches... Read More
Home Remodeling Mistakes
Americans aren’t interested in investing in remodeling projects than they were a few years ago. Remodeling is a hefty cost. For example, consider the average kitchen remodel cost – $20,500. Oftentimes, it can be frightening putting that much money into a remodel when there’s no guarantee that you will break even, let alone make money.... Read More
Tips for an Affordable Kitchen Renovation
Tips for an Affordable Kitchen Renovation One of my greatest passions is flipping houses and when it comes to remodels everyone loves an updated, gorgeous kitchen. However that oftentimes comes with a hefty price tag! According to a 2019 study done by Houzz and Home, the median investment in a kitchen renovation got as high... Read More
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