Beth Bishop at Coldwell Banker Properties

01/04/2020

How to Sell a Home with a Reverse Mortgage
A reverse mortgage is a type of mortgage loan that enables homeowners, particularly seniors, to access the accumulated equity value of their home without selling it.
Reverse mortgages first arrived in the 1960s but have become popular in recent years. More homeowners are using them for the funds required...

You can still sell a home with a reverse mortgage. Find out here.

01/02/2020

Give Your Fireplace a Facelift on a Budget
A comfortable room with a crackling fireplace can be the coziest space in a house. Even for southern homes, a fireplace can enhance the aesthetic of a room, captivating your attention as the focal point of a room. A neglected fireplace, however, can be an eyesore. Fireplaces are a desirable feature for...

Here are a couple of ideas to give your fireplace a facelift on a budget.

12/28/2019

What Baby Boomers Want in a New Home
Baby Boomers have led the way in many areas, and now they're redefining what retirees want in a new home. Unlike the generation before them, Boomers, who are between ages 55 and 73 in 2019, are not ready to live the easy life. They want homes that support their active lifestyles without sacrificing other...

Here are features some Baby Boomers want in a new home.

12/26/2019

How to Price Your Home Like a Pro
No matter what else you do to prepare when selling your home, pricing the home correctly is often the single most important factor in attracting the right buyer. Price the home too high, and it can be nearly impossible to get a competitive offer. Go too low, and you may be leaving money on the table...

12/21/2019

Moving to a New Home With Your Canine Companion
Buying a house is an exciting time, and it affects everyone in the family – even the family dog! You'd never dream of making life difficult for your pet, but even the best-behaved pets will need a little extra TLC during all the upheaval of moving.
Dogs can really pick up on the fact that things are...

12/19/2019

10 Gifts to Leave for Your Home's New Owner
Moving into or out of a home is an event that is filled with lots of emotions for everyone. Those can range from happiness to sadness to excitement, or even a little fear. Leaving a small but thoughtful gift for the new owners of your home can help you close that period of your life a little easier....

12/17/2019

10 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid in Your Home
For most of us, our homes are our biggest investments. While we do our best to keep it in top shape, it's easy to make small mistakes that can end up costing us big time. Whether it's investing in an impractical home improvement or neglecting important maintenance, there are a lot of expensive mistakes...

Find out which home improvement mistakes can cost you.

12/14/2019

6 Things You Need to Know About Buying a Duplex
A duplex is a multi-family home that consists of two units in one building. Units usually stand side by side. They share one wall that connects them but has their own entryway and front landscaping. A duplex can also be a two-story building with a single front yard.
A duplex is a common investment property....

Read this to learn how buying a duplex differs from buying a house.

12/12/2019

Does a Finished Garage Add Value to My Home?
Whether you're selling your home soon or you're looking to add value long-term, the garage may not be the first room you think of when upgrading your home. For many homeowners, the garage is a place to store things and work on projects, so aesthetics take a back seat. If you're looking for a unique way...

Read this article to determine if a finished garage adds value to your home.

12/07/2019

How to Spot a Walkable Neighborhood
The ability to get around without a car can really make a neighborhood feel like home. Not to mention walking is good exercise, relaxing, convenient, economical and better for the environment. With all those benefits, it's no wonder living in a walkable neighborhood is something homebuyers really want....