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The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession
A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts[..]

Melissa Pranzo
May 31, 20222 min read


Private vs Public Schools - How Do You Choose?
Homebuyers know that the quality of the local schools is a critical component of their home
search. Nothing is more important [...]

Melissa Pranzo
Jun 10, 20202 min read


Your Starter Home vs. Your Forever Home
Buying a home is exciting. Most people have visualized their dream home — large, inviting kitchen; multiple bedrooms for family and [....]

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 22, 20201 min read


Investing in Real Estate 101
Real estate offers a solid investment opportunity that can provide not only an income stream, but long-term value appreciation as well....

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 16, 20202 min read


Home Buying during the Conronavirus Outbreak: 5 Questions Answered
Everyone is being affected in some manner by the outbreak of Covid-19 coronavirus. During this time, buyers will have more questions than...

Melissa Pranzo
Mar 30, 20203 min read


3 Major Factors to Consider When Choosing A Neighborhood
Buying a new home is exciting. Whether you’re moving across the country or across town, finding the right house is just one part of....

Melissa Pranzo
Mar 3, 20201 min read


5 Maintenance Skills All Homeowners Should Know
Owning a home can be one of the most important parts of a satisfying lifestyle. The joy of coming home to someplace you can call your very .

Melissa Pranzo
Jan 20, 20201 min read


Qualifying for a Loan –What do I need to qualify?
Before you start searching for your new home, the first step is to speak with a lender and determine your budget. This is being pre-quali...

Melissa Pranzo
Dec 3, 20191 min read


Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know
If you are a first time home buyer, or even a repeat buyer, you quickly realize that real estate has a language all its own. Understanding..

Melissa Pranzo
Oct 28, 20192 min read


What does "Move In Ready" Really Mean?
If you’ve been searching for a new home no doubt you’ve seen the term, “move- in ready.” This description sounds very appealing, but....

Melissa Pranzo
Sep 8, 20191 min read


Top 5 Ways to Make Your Offer Stand Out
If you’ve been looking for a new home, finding the right one is exciting. Now that it’s time to
write the offer, however, you might be....

Melissa Pranzo
Sep 2, 20192 min read


Latest Kitchen Backsplash Trends
Summer is upon us and home designers are hard at work showcasing the upcoming trends for 2020. This year, kitchen design shows are ....

Melissa Pranzo
Aug 3, 20192 min read


How to Keep a Clean Home
Keeping a clean home can be a challenge even when you do not have your home listed for sale. Many people are fortunate enough to have...

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 30, 20191 min read


7 Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Regardless of whether your project is a simple bathroom remodel or a complete house renovation, the success or failure of the project...

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 25, 20191 min read


Top Tips for House Hunting Online
Hunting for a new home online a is a great place to start your search but keep in mind that you don’t see everything. Real estate agents...

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 20, 20192 min read


Items to Check before a Home Inspection
Selling a home can be a stressful time, there is so much to think about; keeping the home clean, heading out on a moment’s notice to...

Melissa Pranzo
Apr 11, 20191 min read
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