Determine your budget: Establish a realistic budget for your beach home and stick to it.

Your first step should be to make a list of all your monthly expenses, including mortgage payments, utilities, taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs.  Determine the amount you can realistically afford to put down on a beach home.  Factor in additional [...]

It’s generally a good idea to have questions ready before you contact a real estate agent. This will help you understand the process better and make sure you are getting the best service possible. Your real estate agent should be able to answer any questions you have and provide [...]

There are few things that can compare with living by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.  For many, waterfront living is rewarding because of the magnificent views and atmosphere.  Is there anything more relaxing than watching the sunrise or sunset over the [...]

Before selling your home, you should consider the following steps:

• Clean and declutter your home.

Start by making a plan and setting a goal for what you want to accomplish.
Go room by room and start by decluttering. This means going through each item and deciding whether to keep it, sell it, donate it, or throw it away.
Once you've decluttered, it's time to start cleaning. Make sure to dust, vacuum, and wipe down [...]

Living at the beach? Now, that’s a dream we can all get behind! There are several factors to consider when looking for the perfect oceanside property: Will this property be used for vacations? Will we seek tenants? Can we handle the long-term costs? Before you take the leap and invest in the perfect beach home, let’s take a deeper look into [...]

Ready to sell your home? That’s great! There are many steps to take prior to listing your home such as contacting a realtor, cleaning, making fixes, and so on. To help you prepare before listing your home, follow these do’s and don’ts of [...]