Homes by Russell Shepphard

01/27/2019

There are a lot of things you have to do in order to get your home sold. Some of these tasks are well-known, and some are just good ol' common sense. But some other steps in the home-selling process aren't quite so obvious.

There are a lot of things you have to do in order to get your home sold. Some of these tasks are well-known, and some are just good ol' common sense. But some other steps in the home-selling process aren't quite so obvious.

01/08/2019

If you are considering selling your home, i can give you a free marketing analysis of your home and neighborhood. This will be the first step to getting correct data on your home and neighborhood.

Don't make assumptions about January, for example, because you might be wrong.

01/05/2019

Do your homework before you start that renovation.

Talk about hindsight being 20-20. Before you start demoing walls and buying everything mid-century modern, consider the wisdom of realtors who have seen the renovations homeowners really regret.

08/07/2018

If you have ever thought about purchasing a vacation property, please read this article.

Investors looking to cash in on vacation rentals might want to set their sights southward. According to new data, markets in Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina hold the most earning potential, with Florida’s Forgotten Coast claiming the No. 1. spot.

08/06/2018

Old house, new house!! Check out these tips for repairs that can save you money if you tackle these repairs without hiring a contractor.

The pros at This Old House help you tackle your to-do list with a fix for every weekend of the year

08/03/2018

If you are paying rent look at what you are putting in someone else bank account. We can change that. Let's put that rent into a mortgage.

07/18/2018

You don't need to be a contractor to do these simple fixes around your home to save some money.

Here's how touring your home with a purpose -- and a handful of tools -- will help you cut household costs and maintain the property's value.

07/15/2018

I have heard a lot of individuals in SoCal discussing how far their dollars can go by purchasing a home in another state. Well read this article and let me know what you think.

The size of a half-million dollar home can vary drastically across the US. To compare, we asked Trulia to gather listings in the $500,000 range for the country's largest metro areas by population. Buyers are getting a lot less for their money in New York than Dallas or Chicago.

07/12/2018

Thirty of the nation’s 100 largest metro areas saw their housing supplies increase on an annual basis last quarter.

Housing supplies are increasing in many cities, starting to reverse a long-term decline that has driven up home prices

07/11/2018

No matter the circumstance, it's a big deal -- because the homes we buy are typically the biggest purchases we'll ever make.

If you know and do these things before you buy a home, you can save many thousands of dollars -- possibly even tens of thousands.

07/03/2018

Consider these "hidden" costs involved in owning a home when determining how much you can afford to spend on your new house.

Home ownership entails more costs than just mortgage interest, property taxes, and property insurance. Budgeting for the actual cost of owning a house can make your experience more positive.