So, you bought a house. First of all, congratulations! The search is over, no more weekends filled with open houses and showings, and you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Phew. But your work isn’t quite done yet. Once you buy a house, there are a few things that need to happen before and […]
Taxes are confusing, which is why many people in the U.S. choose to hire an expert to do their taxes for them. After all, there are so many numbers to know, forms to have ready, records of income and expenses, W-4s, 1099s, 380-Ts—we could’ve just made that last one up, and there’s no way of […]
Spring is here, and summer is closer than ever. That makes it a great time to get outside and spruce up your home’s exterior! If you’re planning on selling your home soon, a little outdoor maintenance can go a long way. In fact, here are five outdoor projects you can do yourself that are sure […]
Once you’ve found the perfect home and secured the loan, all that’s left to do is start chipping away at those mortgage payments…right? In actuality, there are a handful of other, often-overlooked expenses that come with buying a home, but as long as you know what you’re getting into, they’re plenty manageable. Take a look […]
Chattanooga has been recognized again amongst Triathlon athletes for being one of the best cities to host an Ironman event. These rankings are bases on surveys taken by the athletes after each 2018 Ironman and the Ironman 80.3 global event. So where was Chattanooga ranked? Chattanooga was voted in the top 10 of overall bike […]
In just a few short days, we’ll turn the corner into warmer weather. There’ll be no more cold mornings, flowers will bloom, trees will grow, birds will sing, and it will officially be spring. Okay, maybe the changing of seasons doesn’t work quite so suddenly, but spring does mark the beginning of a notoriously busy […]
Downsizing can be a great choice for homeowners looking to make a financial or lifestyle change. After all, a smaller amount of space means less money on utility bills and less stress from clutter. Are you a recent empty-nester? Moving for financial reasons? Or maybe you’ve watched a few episodes of Tidying Up with Marie […]
What did home sales look like in Chattanooga for the year 2018? The two Chattanooga home sales reports below give a “sneak peak” at what the Chattanooga real estate market looked like last year and also how it compared to 2016 and 2017. In a nutshell, our average sales price has increased steadily in 2016-2018. […]
Are you in the market to build a new home, or remodel your current home? The 53rd Annual Tri-State Home Show — brought to you by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga and EPB Fiber Optics — kicks off on March 1st and lasts until the 3rd. With hundreds of booth, activities, and vendors gathering at […]
Love is in the air! We’re not talking about Valentine’s Day — we mean all of the buyers falling in love with your home thanks to these easy staging tips. From simple DIY projects to decor and decluttering pointers, these effortless staging tips will wow the next buyers that step through your front door. Clean, […]
