Marie-Claire Simpson - Your Complete Richmond Real Estate Resource

12/02/2024

Small Spaces Tip: Before buying furniture, get the measurements and use painter's tape to mark its placement on the floor

11/30/2024

You’ve probably seen the “we buy houses for cash” signs and heard radio ads for iBuyer companies. These businesses allow you to sell your house fast, but how much money will it cost you? Here’s a quick comparison.

While stopped at an intersection, you’ve probably seen signs advertising “we pay cash for houses.” Both offer sellers a quick sale, but are they legitimate?

11/29/2024

You reach into the closet for your seldom-worn suit and discover it has holes in it! An insect is responsible, but which one? And how can you keep this from happening again?

You pull out your favorite wool sweater only to find it has holes in it. Are clothes moths the cause?Here’s our guide to eliminating cloth-eating insects.

11/28/2024

Wishing you and your family a Thanksgiving full of joy, laughter, and good food.

11/27/2024

Are your Christmas Ornaments "Matchy-Matchy" or all "Willy-Nilly"?

11/25/2024

Monet come to life...Would you like a pond on your property?

11/23/2024

Congratulations - you’ve sold your house! After paying off your mortgage, you’ll have a tidy sum, but not all of that is yours to keep. First, you must account for the assorted costs of selling. Here’s what you need to know about the seller’s closing costs.

Both the seller and buyer must pay certain closing costs from the sales proceeds. What the seller actually receives is what’s left after those payments.

11/22/2024

Eeek! There’s a bat loose in the house! The poor creature wants out as much as you want him gone, so don’t panic. Here’s how to safely remove a bat from your home.

You suddenly see a bat flitting around inside your home. Here’s how to remove bats from your house and how to prevent them from visiting you in the future.

11/20/2024

Title insurance is an essential tool to protect your investment in your home. Check out this guide to learn why title insurance is so vital.

When you close on the purchase of a home, you’ll be issued a title insurance policy. What is title insurance, and why is it so important for you to have it?

11/18/2024

Ocean hues provide a sense of calm and tranquility. Would you consider these colors for your next bedroom update?

11/16/2024

You may love that dark, rich-colored paint, but a lighter paint will make your room appear bigger! Here's a handy guide to help you get started with choosing the best paint colors when staging your home.

Painting is an essential part of successful home staging. In addition to making your home feel fresh and new, the right paint color will enhance your home’s appeal. It’s important to consider colors carefully -- ideal colors ensure your space makes the best impression, while others may decrease ...

11/15/2024

Neighborhoods can have either public streets or private. The difference determines who is responsible for maintenance costs. Here’s a guide to understanding who pays for what in your neighborhood.

You may be confused as to who is responsible for maintaining the neighborhood streets when it is privately owned. Find out the all the information here.