It's resolution time, folks.  Last week, we offered some immediate action items for those who want 2011 to be the year they become homeowners.  By popular demand, this week it's sellers' turn!  Whether you are simply trying to decide whether to sell your home next …

"May your home always be too small to hold all of your friends."
--Author Unknown

Courtesy of Scott Levitt of Oakley Signs & Graphics.

With every holiday season comes the opportunity to reunite with friends and family. From those we don't see too often to those who we live …

 Selling your home quickly at the best price isn't difficult if you pay attention to the following essential tips:

1. Hire a real estate professional with experience. We've been around for a while and know what your local real estate market is doing. We have the experience and …

If your budget is feeling tight around the edges, you might be looking for ways to save some money. Here are some great tips to help you save some energy -- and in the process a few dollars too!

Lower your thermostat. For each degree you lower your thermostat in the …

Below are some helpful tips to help prepare your home for winter!

Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.

Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.

When the weather is very cold outside …

Mortgage applications to purchase homes increased 14.4 percent last week on an adjusted basis compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association weekly survey.

The unadjusted Purchase Index increased 9.6 percent compared with the previous week and was down 7.4 percent compared to the …

Provided courtesy of Trulia.com (a great website) and Tara-Nicolle Nelson

Buying or selling a home is a funny endeavor (but not ha-ha funny - puzzling funny!).  It's your biggest purchase ever, but unlike many smaller purchases, making an offer on a home can feel like pulling numbers out …

It's interesting to observe both local and national/international real estate trends. For example, on the island, sales have increases 22% year-over-year. This is huge!

Globally housing prices are tending up - real estate is one of the most local businesses around, but it's helpful to take a look …

A recent study found that nearly eight out of 10 respondents believe buying a home is a good financial decision, despite ongoing challenges with the economy and housing market. That’s according to the 2010 National Housing Pulse survey released last week by the National Association of Realtors®.

The survey …