According to Realtor Magazine, we can expect an overall pick up in housing activity this fall--however we can also expect buyers to be more cautious.

Autumn is just a few days away and some are still holding onto the last few days of summer, but fall is by far one of my favorite seasons. Having been born and raised in the Smoky Mountains, it must be in my DNA because I cannot help falling in love with fall every...

It is a daunting proposition to keep a house clean especially when it is listed.  Here are some easy tips and simple tasks that will assist you in staying on top of it and never letting it get to the point where it becomes too overwhelming.  If you can spend a little...

Have you ever wondered how much your home is worth?  There are a lot of factors in placing a value on a piece of property.  If you were to ask too little, you are throwing away hard earned equity and if you ask too much, it will probably never sell.  At Southland...

There can be a big difference between a well maintained and a well polished home.  This difference can sometimes mean the difference between a sale and a potential buyer walking away.  If you prepare your home for a showing, there are a few r ules to keep in mind....

Almost every dorm room has similarities: they never have enough space, there are restrictions on how much you will be allowed to customize and it needs to be multi-functional. This does not mean your dorm room has to be boring! It is a place that you bill be spending...

House hunting can be a difficult and tiring process. If one is in a position where you have to bring your children - it just adds to the stress level  Whether you have crying babies, active toddlers, or moody teenagers along for the ride, there is no doubt a house...

10 – Is familiar with the area. This may seem obvious, though I can’t tell you how many times I have come across other agents who didn’t do their research. You should never work with an agent who isn’t familiar with the location you are researching. If you get the...