by Armen Mardirousi | Jun 28, 2021 | Home Value
Home values are determined through a complicated series of calculations roughly based on the cost of actual construction plus value-adds like proximity to shopping and other conveniences. The prices that other nearby homes have sold for in the past are also taken into...
by Armen Mardirousi | Jun 21, 2021 | Home Remodel
Your new home has an amazingly huge closet, but a startling lack of places to hang stuff. Sure, you could pile all your extra clothing, shoes and accessories in the corner, or move your antique dressers into the empty space, but there’s probably a better solution. Why...
by Armen Mardirousi | Jun 14, 2021 | Home Remodel
You got an amazing deal on your home, in part because the master bathroom was kind of really outdated. The wallpaper says it all — and that pink toilet, oh boy. You are so ready to do something about the Pepto Bismol nightmare attached to your bedroom, but you also...
by Armen Mardirousi | Jun 7, 2021 | Financing
Shopping for a house can be stressful, but choosing a loan has the potential to be just as bad. There’s a lot to know, a small window in which to figure it all out and a 30 year commitment to a loan product that might just not be right for you for to worry about. All...
by Armen Mardirousi | May 31, 2021 | Legal
When you moved into your new house, the neighbors were so friendly. You almost felt bad about putting up a fence, but you promised your dog he’d have plenty of room to frolic when you finally owned your own little piece of land. So you did, and now those same...
by Armen Mardirousi | May 24, 2021 | Home Maintenance
When the sun is high in the sky and the wind feels like a blow dryer on your face, there’s nothing like the blessed cool blue of your private pool. If you’ve only just recently become a pool owner, you may be weighing your options: should you hire someone to juggle...
by Armen Mardirousi | May 17, 2021 | Home Remodel
Is there a home maintenance project that’s been lingering on your to-do list for too long because you’re dreading the trip to the hardware or craft store? There are some projects you can tackle with items that are almost certainly already in your home. Vinegar:...
by Armen Mardirousi | May 10, 2021 | Home Remodel, Home Value
You’ve found the perfect home and it has everything you’ve ever dreamed of. Spacious, modern kitchen. Gloriously open floor plan. Giant bedrooms. Great location and neighborhood. The only downside is the backyard is slightly smaller than you’d hoped. But no reason to...
by Armen Mardirousi | May 3, 2021 | Home Ownership
By: By Julie Ryan Evans With graduation season in full swing, many may be pondering a change in their living quarters. Some may be moving out of Mom and Dad’s house into dorms, or maybe out of dorms into their own apartments. But what if you’re ready to take an even...
by Armen Mardirousi | Apr 26, 2021 | Real Estate Advice
Many sellers may be tempted to select the highest offer they receive, but there are several other factors to consider. Here are five areas important to evaluate. Down payment. The size of the down payment should be heavily considered when comparing offers. It is often...
