Chris Tikkanen Real Estate

02/04/2022

Painted floors are trending—here's how to paint your floors the right way.

Here's how to paint floors the right way, plus mistakes to avoid, according to a pro.

02/01/2022

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Get a professional estimate of your home's worth or call (586) 933-7779 for a quick chat.

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Check its value now or call (586) 933-7779 for a quick chat.

01/31/2022

The market has been relatively positive for interest rates as mortgage rates in general have been floating in a very tight range. If you’re thinking of refinancing, there are some risks of waiting.

If you’ve been thinking of refinancing lately, as many certainly have, it might be a good move to go ahead and make the move. Especially for those who have been on the fence over the past few months.

01/29/2022

It's important to make sure you understand all of the costs you could incur, as the expenses associated with condo ownership may go beyond your mortgage payment.

A condo can be a good investment, but high association fees or special assessments could come as a surprise.

01/27/2022

Your evergreen trees are there for you, so it’s time to be there for them (and by this we mean making sure they look good).

They're around all year, so you might as well make them look good.

01/25/2022

Write-off thresholds haven’t changed since 1997, and median home sales prices have more than doubled over the past two decades, affecting many long-term homeowners.

The profit you make when selling a home may be taxable. Here's how sellers can reduce their capital gains tax bill.

01/23/2022

If cabinets are the star of a kitchen, hardware is the unsung hero. Those little drawer pulls and cabinet k***s do a lot of heavy lifting—both practically and aesthetically.

If you're looking to freshen up your kitchen without overhauling the cabinetry, start with an overhaul of the hardware.

01/21/2022

Unless you know how to handle yourself throughout the insurance claims process, the disaster might just be getting started. Here are six common mistakes homeowners make during this critical time.

Here are the worst mistakes a claimant can make when facing a catastrophic insurance claim.

01/19/2022

An increasingly popular tactic to make your home buyer offer stand out more is the use of a seller rent-back agreement.

Allowing a seller to live rent-free in a home for an agreed upon period of time might just help buyers close the deal. One of the complications of a hot housing market is that the intense competition for homes is making it harder for home sellers to plan their next move.

01/18/2022

Thinking about selling your home? Get a professional estimate of your home's worth.

Thinking about selling your home? Click for a professional estimate of your home's value.

01/17/2022

Today commemorates the civil rights leader and is designated as a national day of service. Therefore, consider helping your community by calling a senior who may be lonely, picking up litter or supporting your local food bank.

01/15/2022

The right eco-friendly projects not only make your home look and feel better, they save you money and up your return if you decide to sell.

These projects may pay off in more ways than one.