Thank You Kirby & Chris!

“JP and Sarah are a perfect fit for buyers looking for guidance. They told us exactly how to stage our home and what to update before listing, referred us to a trusted lawyer and loan officer who executed flawlessly, showed us dozens of homes (our favorites always ended up being the "surprises" they threw in with our selections), served as a constant source of reassurance and advice, and negotiated all contracts to our benefit.

Keeping Roms Cool in the Summer Heat Without Using the A/C

If you’re looking for ways to cool down a room without using air conditioning, Architectural Digest offers some fantastic tips! The suggestions include keeping the air flowing, avoid using your oven, and choosing more solid and striped patterns for décor than busy prints for a cooler aesthetic which may lead to a “cooler” feel. To read the entire article, please click here.

Home Improvement Projects - Summer

Summer officially began on June 20^th, and HGTV.com suggests home projects to complete before the weather gets too warm outside. Some of their suggestions to get ready for the new season is power washing your patio, wiping down outdoor furniture, cleaning outdoor rugs and repairing damaged outdoor screens. To read the entire list, please click here.

How Sellers Can Use Staging to

Show the Fun in Their Home

When you read or hear advice about staging your home for sale, it’s predictable—declutter, depersonalize, and neutralize as much as possible.But what you’re never told is how to make your home really memorable. One way is to make it look like a really fun place to live. Here are three ideas for making your home more appealing to a potential buyer:

Dear Anderson Group,

My fiancée and I are first-time buyers and we’re very excited about seeing what’s available in our preferred areas. Do we really need to talk to a lender before we start looking at homes?

Yes! For starters, this will let you know how much you can afford to spend on your new home.  Second, there are generally lending programs available only to first-time buyers that offer advantageous terms.  Third, your lender will be able to walk you through the costs associated with obtaining a mortgage and buying a new home.  But most importantly, your lender will provide you with a pre-approval letter, which is a crucial piece of a strong offer package when we find the house you want to purchase.  Well-connected Realtors (like The Anderson Group!) will be able to offer you several recommendations for excellent lenders that will be with you from the pre-approval process all the way to closing day.