Blog | Sherry Costello

Why Short Sales Are Actually Long

Short sale properties can be desirable to first-time buyers. The name alone sounds great. Who doesn’t want a “short” sale period to buy a home? The term is deceiving from the start. Short sales are anything but short. If you decide to make an offer on a short sale property, and ...

How to Optimize Your House’s Curb Appeal

You might believe that your house is real estate market-ready. However, if you fail to allocate the necessary time and resources to boost your house's curb appeal, you may miss out on opportunities to showcase the true beauty of your residence to potential buyers. Fortunately, there are many proven ways to ...

Fix It or Leave It As Is?

When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is?Say, for ...

Is it cheaper to buy or rent a home?

As the cost of living changes, folks are left wondering about their future housing. Owning a home is a dream for many, however as prices increase, some may wonder if it’s better to own a home or continue to rent a property in the ...