by carlinbri1 | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog, Sawdust Stories
In general Lauren and I shy away from individual gifts for birthdays and holidays. But, what we do enjoy is finding opportunities to add a little personal touch to our home now that we’ve recovered from the financial depths of significant mechanical and structural...
by carlinbri1 | Sep 28, 2018 | Blog
Many of my clients over the past year or two have asked what is “Coming Soon” real estate marketing and how does it work? Coming Soon may appear obvious in explanation but the marketing strategy may not benefit the homeowners like you think. If a prospective buyer...
by carlinbri1 | Jun 3, 2018 | Blog, Property Tax, Property Taxes
Let’s face it, property taxes and the Douglas County Assessor valuation process is a complete mess. BUT, as our mothers all taught us, complaining isn’t going to get us anywhere and it definitely won’t lower our taxes. “The problem at this point is that there is a...
by carlinbri1 | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog, Market Forecast
Real estate has always been a welcome discussion at the dinner table with friends. Mention dear ole Donald and food might start flying, but real estate is common ground. Will the seller’s market continue? Will interest rates go? Should I sell my house now or wait for...
by carlinbri1 | Mar 22, 2018 | Blog, Home Sale Tips, Survivor Series
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””] “The best our home has ever looked was the day before the for-sale sign went in the yard.” – said every client, every time. HomeAdvisor’s 2017 True Cost Survey reported homeowners spent an...
by carlinbri1 | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog, Resources
The last week of the year is typically a quite time in the real estate world. This year, it’s been a bit more hectic. I’ve received numerous phone calls regarding the newly passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Numerous changes to the new tax code will affect homeowners, home...
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