Here are some of the most common pests that homeowners deal with… – Termites – Mice – Cockroaches – Wasps – Mosquitoes – Rats – Flies – Bedbugs – Ants – Spiders Unfortunately, each of those pests can cause damage to your property over time and even create health risks for anyone living there. But … Continued

Here are some tips for calculating the true value of your home in Fort Wayne… Think Like an Appraiser — Appraisers are market experts at determining the value of any given home. Primarily, they consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, total square footage, lot size, age of the property, HVAC system, and overall condition. … Continued

Well, a home is only as strong as its foundation. So, it’s important to fix these problems as quickly as possible. Typically, cracks in a slab foundation are the result of freezing water that has expanded in pipes beneath the cement. This can cause leaks and, in worst cases, damage to internal materials like doors, … Continued

Well, curb appeal might be the ingredient you’re missing. Curb appeal is just what it sounds like… it’s the perspective that prospective buyers get when driving by your house or viewing it from the curb. And just like first impressions, curb appeal is critical for garnering buyer attention and selling quickly for top dollar. So… … Continued

Unfortunately, professional buyers sometimes get a bad rap — here are 4 common myths to watch out for… You Won’t Get a Fair Offer — A lot of sellers are worried that they won’t get a fair price for their home by selling to an investor. And while every industry has scam artists, our company … Continued

Nobody likes a dark, dimly lit space, especially when it could be hiding issues in your home. Sometimes we just don’t want to know. But let’s face it, most of the major mechanical systems in a home are in these areas, and we just don’t like to go down there where the cobwebs, spiders and … Continued

Maybe it’s the home you live in, maybe it’s a home you own but haven’t seen in a while, or maybe it’s a property that you recently inherited… Whatever the case, homes get condemned when a government entity determines that the property is no longer fit to live in. (Consistently receiving code violations is usually … Continued

Here are a few things to be aware of BEFORE you list with an agent… You’ll Have to Clean & Stage — In today’s world, buyers expect to be shown beautiful, staged homes. They should be able to imagine living there. And if you list on the MLS, your agent will probably expect you to … Continued

Well, paying taxes on an inherited property can be a little bit tricky. For example, do you still get up to a $250,000 tax credit? Can a capital loss be deducted if the home sells for less than market value? It’s probably a little overwhelming. But not to worry, we’ve worked with lots of people … Continued