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Are You Doing Your Open House Right?

Posted by Edward Trawinski // September 14, 2015

It is important that you let potential home buyers into your home when it is listed so they can fall in love with it just like you have.  This can be difficult because you are opening up your home for everyone to see and sometimes critique things that they do not like but you may […]


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How Your Home Can Help You Retire

Posted by Edward Trawinski // August 31, 2015

Nearly everyone thinks about retirement, and sets a goal to start saving more. Maybe you have even decided to skip your caffeine fix at your local café every morning to set that money aside. Making a conscious effort to save more is great, but you can build that nest egg faster by putting a few […]


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Credit Lessons Worth Learning

Posted by Edward Trawinski // August 17, 2015

From early adulthood, you are told how important it is to monitor and maintain your credit. Sadly, most don’t fully understand just how crucial this is until credit begins to play a role in major decisions and life events. Below are a few credit lessons you will wish someone would have told you beforehand. Interest […]


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An Action Plan for a Low Appraisal

Posted by Edward Trawinski // August 3, 2015

If the appraisal just came in lower than the offer, you are probably feeling like you are the only person something like this could happen to. But you’re not. In fact, you would be surprised at just how often this happens. If you just received a low appraisal, here are your next steps. Don’t Panic […]


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7 Tips to Read Before You Refinance Your Mortgage

Posted by Edward Trawinski // July 20, 2015

The decision to refinance your mortgage comes with pros and cons. It is important to take the time to make sure refinancing is a good option for you. If it is, then there are a few considerations to keep in mind, as well as a few tips to get you smoothly through the process. 1. […]


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10 Things that May Stop You from Selling Your Home

Posted by Edward Trawinski // July 6, 2015

From the time you decide to list your home for sale, you can’t wait for the process to be done with. You don’t need anything working against you because the process of selling your home is already time-consuming and stressful enough. Make sure you are not making the mistakes on this list. 1. Visible Damage […]


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Do You Know What Millennials Want? (Hint: Bigger is Better)

Posted by Edward Trawinski // June 22, 2015

There are many reasons why people make the choice to begin the home buying process, with some specific reasons based on the age of the home buyer. In a recent study on millennials, people in their 20’s or 30’s, it shows that they are very specific on what they are looking for in their home […]


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Benefits of Being a First Time Homebuyer

Posted by Edward Trawinski // June 8, 2015

Buying your first home is generally considered a fairly stressful process. However, not only do you get the satisfaction of owning your own home; you enjoy a few financial perks, as well. 1. Deduct Mortgage Interest – Thinking about all the interest you are paying every month on a new home is cringe-inducing, but you […]


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9 Tips to Kick Up Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Posted by Edward Trawinski // May 25, 2015

If you are just listing your house it is important to make sure it has curb appeal that will help it stand out in a competitive market. After all, you want to get as much for your home as you possibly can. Alternately, if your house has been listed a while, but you are just […]


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Ready to Buy a New Home? These 6 Tips Will Help You Save for a Down Payment

Posted by Edward Trawinski // May 12, 2015

How often do you think about buying a home, but get discouraged over the thought of trying to save for a down payment? Saving up thousands of dollars may seem like an impossible task, especially if you already have to thoughtfully budget your money. But it may not be as difficult as you think. 1. […]


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