by Gunilla Craven | Nov 17, 2019 | Buyer/Seller Tips, Website of the Month
Did you ever wonder why the final paint color on your wall didn’t match the paint chip you chose? It’s because paint chips are printed, not painted, and why everyone from designers to paint stores recommend testing with real paint. But then you have to buy a quart (or... 
by Gunilla Craven | Nov 17, 2019 | Buyer/Seller Tips, Vendor of the Month
A customer’s home in Vilano Beach was severely flooded during Hurricane Irma to the tune of over $100,000 in damages. He told me that he used a Public Adjuster to settle the claim and it resulted in his receiving $40,000 more than his insurance company offered. After... 
by Gunilla Craven | Oct 21, 2019 | Buyer/Seller Tips
This house just came on the market last week. It’s a lovely property with an in-ground pool, but I couldn’t get over the picture of the landscaping in the front yard. Bet the neighbors aren’t too happy either. (Remind me to share the story of our neighbor in Chicago... 
by Gunilla Craven | Oct 21, 2019 | Buyer/Seller Tips, Website of the Month
Unfortunately, our new reality is that people write fake reviews. If you do a lot of shopping on Amazon, (like we do way too much of), Fakespot is a wonderful tool that grades the legitimacy of the reviews. It does not review the product itself, but rather how likely... 
by Gunilla Craven | Oct 21, 2019 | Buyer/Seller Tips, Vendor of the Month
Prime Stone Restoration does an amazing job of removing stains and scratches, repairing cracks and chips, polishing and sealing granite and marble counters. (They have 63 reviews on Home Advisor with an average rating of 4.94 out of 5.) They also do walls and floors.... 
by Gunilla Craven | Sep 17, 2019 | Buyer/Seller Tips
This may be your last chance. Mortgage rates are at a 3-year low and, according to Forbes.com, homeowners with a credit score of at least 720 and 20% equity could save $270 a month by refinancing………even if they bought their homes are recently as 2018! Refinances...