Travis C. Upton, Your Realtor for Life

09/11/2023

6 Essential Home Fixes Before Selling

Not every buyer may want a fixer-upper. While your home for sale doesn’t need to turn-key or move-in-ready, there are certain fixes that are important to many buyers and that can help make the sale…

09/08/2023

5 Ways Millennial Buyers Can Snag Their Dream Home In This Sellers Market

According to the 2017 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report, Millennials bought 34% of the homes sold, the largest of any generation last year. Millennials looking to buy their first, o…

09/07/2023

4 Things You Should Know About Easements, Right Of Ways

Robert Frost once wrote that “Good fences make good neighbors.” The poet was not referring to people bonding over the task of mending fences. Rather, defined boundaries are an important facet of ne…

09/06/2023

Key to Acing the Housing Market–Virtual Real Estate

Many businesses now use virtual environments, including healthcare, knowledge work, and aviation repair. Your company may suffer if you’ve underutilized the power of the digital world. At you…

09/05/2023

3 Home Improvement Tips to Boost the Value of Your House

Home improvement is a rather broad topic, especially if you enjoy reading, watching, or researching the latest styles, fashions, and improvements.   But not all home upgrades are for aestheti…

09/04/2023

Buying an Older Home Watch Out for These 3 Key Flaws That Could Spell Trouble

Are you a fan of homes with a bit more character than newer, modern designs? Whether in pristine condition or more of a “fixer upper,” older homes are incredibly popular in cities acros…

09/01/2023

Buying an Investment Property 3 Key Home Features That Will Help Ensure You Turn A Profit

If you’re entering the real estate investment market for the first time, you’re embarking on a great adventure – and with a solid plan, you can turn a tidy profit on your investment.   The key…

08/31/2023

5 Things To Know About Severe Weather And Homeowners Insurance

The average homeowner feels secure knowing they have insurance in the event of a severe weather calamity. Most people believe that no matter what happens, they have paid for protection against disa…

08/30/2023

5 Things To Do This Fall To Get Ready For Winter

Simple home and yard tips don’t have to take a lot of time, but can save a lot of headaches if that first winter storm catches you unaware. Here’s a checklist to help you prepare:  …

08/29/2023

Understanding the Growing Demand in Luxury Houses

Some people are turning to luxury housing as they realize their needs are changing to find their ideal home. Investopedia defines the factors that place a home in this category. They note that its …

08/29/2023

Local high-end housing markets are doing better than expected as an estimated 4,500 millionaires enter the U.A.E, according to Christie's International.

08/28/2023

After closing its doors in March 2020, New York City’s Gramercy Park Hotel will soon serve guests again.