Cathy Counti's (askcathy) Blog

 Booming with room! Tons of space for your dollar! Spacious w/lots of New! New roof, garage door, slider, ext & int paint, carpet & upgraded tile! Kit w/hardwood, vaulted ceiling, pantry & breakfast bar! Master bedroom w/vaulted ceiling & walk-in closet! Master bath w/corner whirlpool tub, separ...

The old saying could not be more true when it comes to home ownership......"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."  What's the best way to protect your investment?  Walk around and inspect it.  Improper drainage from your home's foundation can create costly damage.  It's a great idea t...

Okay! We are taking a step away from the world of real estate and plunging into Mother's Day! Struggling to come up with gift ideas for mom? Check out the following video with the latest and greatest gizmo/gift ideas for mom!   Thinking of buying or selling your home? Want to know what your home ...

Are you looking for a good deal?  Then a foreclosure may be what you are looking for!  In today’s real estate market, foreclosures are ripe for the picking.  While one foreclosure may be in good shape, there are many that are not.  This is something that you will need to keep in mind while shoppi...

Being “Eco-Friendly” is very popular and is very important to the health of our planet.  As with many things, there are varying degrees of eco-friendliness.  That’s right….there is no need to go out and install solar panels all over your house.  There are several easy and small steps you can take...

Increasing your home's appeal Remember the 60-second rule: That's all the time you have to create a winning first impression. Thinking of selling your home soon? Be sure to visit our website for more information! Here are some simple to significant ways to maximize your home's appeal. Exterior * ...

Well, leave it to Martha Stewart... this is a great idea!   I have area rugs and they always move around and then the rubber thingy that's supposed to make them not move around pops out from time to time and I have to "re-situate" the whole thing.  I just made up that "re-situate" word, by the wa...

I was in a Short Sale class last week and the teacher referred to Foreclosure as the 'F' word! I have to say I wasn't shocked at all. It IS the 'F' word! It doesn't always have to happen. Realtors that are experienced Short Sale agents may be able to help the seller stop the process. It depends o...

In the Kansas City area I visit about 4 sellers a week that are thinking of moving.  Yes, they are interested in my proven marketing strategies, but more than anything else they want to know what their home is worth and why. So, what's all the mystery??? How is it that an agent figures this out? ...

That is just amazing! Congratulations to Scott Bamesberger and his wonderful team! SAB Construction won 6 Grand Prizes and 2 Runners Up for their beautiful homes located all over the Kansas City area.  So many times I hear it referred to as Sab (like Saab), but when you win that many awards, you ...