Find a Realtor that…
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...
Lard A’Mighty
The Good Housekeeping definition pretty much tells us – it’s the fat from pigs, cooked and used as shortening in several kinds of foods. Few people use lard anymore, and the very mention often evokes unfavorable reactions – a shrug, a wan smile, or a wrinkled nose. ...
Reasons To Buy In Graham County
Why buy a mountain home with a view? The answers are endless but here are a few thoughts…Incredible sunrises and sunsets highlighting the horizon with the most brilliant colors imaginable, fog mystically moving through the trees and lifting from the valley below,...
The Survey Is In
Recently the National Association of Realtors asked home buyers what features were the most important things when looking at a house and which of those did they get with the home they bought. The results are quite interesting. Universal Characteristics: The average...
Let Our Team Show Your Family the Way Home
The home buying process is a life changing decision and it is full of moving parts. This is not easy and we at Southland Realty understand that, but we can help make it simpler. Every day, we help our clients find their dream homes but we also help them figure out how...
Misconceptions About Selling A Home In The Offseason
The temperature is slowly dropping and so goes the traffic of buyers or at least that is the belief of many real estate agents. Buyer traffic does drop off in the cooler months however; it has not been proven that the actual transaction volume drops by similar...
Avoid Remodel Disaster!
Are you thinking of remodeling your home? You'll want to check out this article by U.S. News: Money which lays out six missteps to avoid during your renovation process. http://bit.ly/Zt8FPk
Selling Your House In Winter
Sell your home in the winter by capitalizing on the season. Have a crackling fire, emphasize winter-friendly spaces and keep your entryway meticulously clean. http://huff.to/1zDHuio
Deep Freeze
If you have a frozen pipe in your home, don't rush right to thawing it out. First, check to make sure there are no splits in the pipe. Then, ensure you have easy access to a working water shut-off valve. And when in doubt, call a plumber. (http://bit.ly/1vSmeav)
Wooded Lot, Important?
17% of buyers rank a wooded lot as a "very important" feature to find in their next home. But, some trees are better for attracting buyers. Here are which ones are best, and which you should avoid. http://bit.ly/1E2NOFy
