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Music can help sell your home

Music is powerful and, while undeniably enjoyable, it has other surprising attributes. Reminding yourself of this could help you feel better and possibly have a...

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JOY EARLS: Investigate before you have sticker shock

Sticker shock. Just saying those two words evoke memories, some positive if you are on the selling side, but more often gut-wrenching if you are on the buying side…

Joy Earls: Music can help sell your home

Music is powerful and, while undeniably enjoyable, it has other surprising attributes. Reminding yourself of this could help you feel better and possibly have a more successful outcome if you are trying to sell your home…

Joy Earls: Think creatively about the future of your home, lifestyle

The holidays are coming, colder weather is approaching and for other reasons you can probably think of, it’s a good time to settle into your current home for another winter…

JOY EARLS: What do you need to know about the title reports

What is the first thing that people think of when buying a home? I can guess the top five might be deciding on the optimum location, choosing the style that best suits current needs, age (home or person), number of…

Joy Earls: Be sure your home is ready to sell when the unexpected occurs

“I’m going to live here forever.” 

Joy Earls: Be cautious when showing your home

When someone begins the process of selling their home, they usually focus on trying to understand how to get it ready to show, how to figure out the price and, most importantly, how to get peo…

JOY EARLS: Gift ideas for homeowners on the move

Gift-giving season is officially here..

Joy Earls:In real estate, 'tis the season for open houses

Open houses abound in the spring. Home buyers start mapping their routes on sunny spring Sundays, deciding how to navigate through neighborhoods and a wide spectrum of houses. Owners, meanwhile, are making last-minute preparations hoping for one ready, willing and… 

Joy Earls: Don't act impulsively with real estate

Real estate decisions and transactions can have enormous impacts on our lives both financially and emotionally. Don’t get caught up in the pack, rushing into a major decision or moving just because everyone else says you will miss an opportunity.…

JOY EARLS: What must stay, go in sale

A small package was crammed into our mailbox with the regular assortment of bills and fliers a few weeks ago. As soon as I got into the house, I threw it all on the counter and went immediatel…

Joy Earls: Remember to thinkidover when buying home

On Friday, the banks are closed, government offices are closed and title companies are closed, too. Besides reminding me of how nice holiday weekends are, it reminds me how important it is to take some time for reflection. When buying a home, you have to be careful to factor in this important step in the process – the time to think things over…

Joy Earls: Continue active life with support of dads, family, friend

Father’s Day is just around the corner. When we think of Dad and our homes, there are many stereotypes that come to mind.

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