Posts by Summer House Realty
Non-Traditional Gift Ideas for Groomsmen
When you’re looking into groomsmen gift ideas it can be hard finding something unique AND useful. We are here to help you think outside the box with some non-traditional gift ideas that they will use more than once! 1. Decanter and glass set- Something timeless that can be used for life is a decanter and…
Read MoreNon-Traditional Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
When you are looking for gifts for the best gals in your life it can be hard not to buy everything in sight! We are here to help you pick the perfect gift for your perfect gals! If you would like to get your bridesmaids gifts they can reuse, try to avoid getting them gifts…
Read MoreMistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
Are you trying to sell your home? The home-selling process can be exhausting. But if you’re smart about it, you can avoid the stressful errors that many homeowners make. If you want to get the most money for your property and make the process as easy as possible, you need to avoid these common mistakes.…
Read MoreSummer House Realty Donates $100,000 to Non-Profit
Is Buying a House Without a Real Estate Agent a Good Idea?
If you’re in the market for a new home, you may be curious as to what the pros and cons are if you forgo a real estate agent. It’s certainly not for everyone, as it may add additional stress to an already stress-inducing process. Opting out of the traditional real estate agent-led process may result…
Read MoreCharacteristics an Effective Real Estate Agent Should Have
In today’s market, real estate agents are crucial if you want to sell your home for the best price possible or buy a home you’ll enjoy for years to come. While not every agent can help you with this endeavor (due to their lack of experience), there are certain characteristics that make a great real…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Common Pitfalls When Buying Your Dream Home
Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases a person can make. It’s also one of the main expenses in a monthly budget. Several financial experts, like Megan Leonhardt from CNBC, state that up to 28% to 30% of a person’s gross income (before taxes) can go toward housing payments. So, it’s important to be prepared…
Read MoreLove Where You Live- Masters Week Edition
Masters Week in Augusta Augusta is THE place to be for the first week of April. When the famous azaleas start to bloom, that’s when you know it is almost time for the Renowned Masters Golf Tournament. You can see greenhouses line Washington Road in preparation, with gorgeous greenery in bloom for one very important…
Read MoreBuying Into a Seller’s Market: Strategies for Navigating a Less Than Ideal Situation
When housing markets are depressed, first-time homeowners have plenty of negotiating power, and sellers may need to make all kinds of concessions to get their homes to sell. Buying into that kind of environment is relatively easy, but what happens when the roles are reversed? If you are looking for a home in a seller’s…
Read MoreFour Signs You Might Be in Over Your Head, and How We Can Help
Buying a home is one of the largest investments many people will ever make. If you aren’t paying with cash, then buying a house involves getting approved for a mortgage. While lenders will scrutinize your finances to ensure you’re likely to repay what you borrow, it’s still possible to buy more home than you can…
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