The following is a list of the TOP 12 most important interior items to focus your attention on when it comes to home renovations and upgrades, according to National Association of Realtors 2017 Remodeling Impact Report. 

During a NAR survey, Realtors gave estimates...

Getting smart — about what to do, ask, and avoid — can move you ahead of the crowd.

Ah, the open house — a chance to wander through other people’s homes and imagine yourself knocking out walls and gut rehabbing their kitchens. This is what dreams are made of (or at leas...

Buying a home is about to get a lot more expensive.

According to a recent report from Freddie Mac, mortgage interest rates are predicted to rise in 2018. The rate for a 30-yr fixed-rate mortgage was 3.9% in Q4 of 2017, and it is forecasted to jump an entire percentage p...

Mardi Gras is almost here!

When you hear someone talk about New Orleans… you think Mardi Gras. You picture huge, loud crowds having a party. One last chance to feast before Lent.

It’s a great time… if you like huge, loud crowds.

But if you really want to see the city of N...

Traditionally, spring is considered peak season in the real estate market. Families with school-aged children find it less disruptive to move over the summer. Spring is also a time when people are eager to get outside and properties usually look their best. On the flip...

Credit scores play a big role in determining whether you’ll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be. So, keep your credit score high by doing the following:

Check for errors in your credit report.

Thanks to an act of Congress, you can download one free credit...

REALTORS® aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home buyers:

1.  Ethical treatment
Every REALTOR® must adhere to a strict code of eth...

Kamco Stump and Tree Removal, Todd Kamish 651-702-0910 toddftcc@msn.com

Can you tell me a little about where you’re from and how you got started in the tree service business?

I am from this area, Oakdale, and actually graduated from Tartan High School.  After school, I w...

I recently sat down with Brent Stone, one of the co-owners of Good Stuff Moving to learn more about their company. 

They consistently get rave reviews from my clients and I wanted to know what they do to generate all those great compliments.  Here’s some tips from Brent...

These tips will help you convince buyers your property offers top value for their dollar.

Amp Up Curb Appeal

Look at your home objectively from the street. Check the condition of the landscaping, paint, roof, shutters, front door, knocker, windows, and house number. Obse...