Amy Shair's Blogs

For Sale By Owner: Should You Try It?  Selling a home is not as simple as you may think. It takes more than simply sticking a For Sale sign on the front lawn and placing an ad in the paper. The truth is that many for sale by owner sellers don’t realize the amount of work and time it takes to sell...

Are you thinking about purchasing a home for the purpose of using it for a rental property? Buying a home to rent out is a great investment but there are some things you should consider before you contact your real estate agent. Location – When purchasing a home, price is definitely a factor, bu...

Spring Cleaning Tips for a Healthy Home   Over the course of a year, your home can collect things like dust, mold and lots of clutter. Spring is a great time to get organized and do some much needed cleaning inside and outside your home. Here are some spring cleaning tips that are sure to make yo...

When homeowners have lived in their home for many years, sometimes they decide to make a few home improvements.  Whether these home improvements are intended to make your home more livable for you and your family or to simply update your home, there are some that actually boost your home’s value...

Do You Know Where Your Water Shutoff is Located?   Most of us know a friend or family member who has had a major water leak at their house. They are often found when people get back from vacation or when they were out of town for work. Many people who have gone through it call it “the flood” beca...

How to Make Sure Your New Home is ready for the Cold Winter Months       How to Make Sure Your Newly Purchased Home is ready for the Cold Winter Months   Buying a home is one of the most exciting purchases you will make in your life. After you buy it and get ready to move in, you will probably ma...

So, you’ve decided on a neighborhood to live and you have selected a floorplan – now it’s time to find a lot.     Buyers have a hard time visualizing how the yard will look and the streetscape just by looking at a row of empty lots.   A good buyer’s agent will help ask the right questions so a bu...