Moving tips for first-time homebuyers

Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan If you thought that moving into your 900-square-foot apartment was tough, moving into your first home can be a real challenge. It is an exciting time; however, sometimes it is hard to make the transition into your first home,...

The joys of home ownership

Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan As it is now going into Labor Day weekend we savor what’s left of summer. We soak up our remaining times outside in the sunshine – the surf, the beach, the boardwalk and the fun. We cling to what’s left of vacation, and we...

The importance of having a home inspection

Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan Buying, owning and maintaining a home are likely the largest financial decisions you will ever make in your lifetime. To gain a better understanding of a home you are purchasing or selling, and to provide tips for maintaining it,...

The benefits of hiring a buyer’s agent

Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, as Fred Rogers used to say. Finding the perfect place to call home includes so many factors and decisions. From the location, number of bedrooms, size and style of home, to the convenience...

Late summer buying and selling secrets

Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan Most real estate experts would tell you that spring and early summer is the peak season for buying and selling a home, and statistics show that they are right. But that doesn’t mean that the rest of the summer is wasted time for...