Blog | Katie Gillespie

Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

5 Tips to Help You Assess a Neighborhood

Photo by David McBee from Pexels When you’re considering where to build a new house, much of your focus will go into researching specific lots of land you might build on. While extensive due diligence into specific lots is certainly necessary and appropriate, don’t forget to consider the broader neighborhood the ...

5 Interesting Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Image by Pexels from Pixabay You’re getting ready to put your house on the market and scurrying to make everything look perfect for potential buyers. While it’s important to focus on readying your home’s interior for viewing, remember not to neglect your exterior. According to some estimates, 81% of real estate ...

Homebuying: Why boosting your credit score benefits you

If you’re on the market to purchase a home, it’s a great idea to examine and improve your credit score. This score is a summary of your debt history, if you’ve made payments on time and the number of loans you have pulled out. Mortgage lenders use your ...