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Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on...
Mattie Sheppard
Jun 12, 20223 min read


5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers...
Mattie Sheppard
May 2, 20225 min read


5 Inspiring Home Design and Remodeling Trends
We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our...
Mattie Sheppard
Apr 23, 20224 min read


Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell. If you want to maximize your sale price,...
Mattie Sheppard
Apr 6, 20226 min read


Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re...
Mattie Sheppard
Mar 23, 20226 min read


8 Popular Home Design Features for 2022
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that...
Mattie Sheppard
Feb 5, 20227 min read


Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many...
Mattie Sheppard
Jan 5, 20225 min read


A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar...
Mattie Sheppard
Jan 4, 20225 min read


10 Top Reasons To Use A Home Stager
Twelve seconds is all it takes for a potential buyer to see themselves in a new home. If a house does not have the right layout, feel,...
Mattie Sheppard
Jan 3, 20224 min read


Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For...
Mattie Sheppard
Dec 29, 20217 min read


5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed
It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains...
Mattie Sheppard
Dec 27, 20216 min read


9 Tips For Buying and Selling Your Home At The Same Time
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the...
Mattie Sheppard
Dec 23, 20217 min read


How Important is Lighting?
Lighting is a key element that should not be taken lightly (no pun intended) when preparing a house for sale. Insufficient lighting can...
Mattie Sheppard
Dec 22, 20212 min read


Common Issues Staging A Home Can't Hide
Whenever you want to sell your property at the best price and/or receive multiple offers, you may want to consider contacting a...
Mattie Sheppard
Dec 15, 20212 min read


Unique Items for Every Room in the House
What makes a house a home? 🏠 In part, it’s the stuff inside! We’ve got ideas for unique items to make every room in your house feel...
Mattie Sheppard
Dec 10, 20211 min read


20 Unique Home Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog from anywhere. In this blog post we’ll share the ways you can post to your...
Mattie Sheppard
Dec 8, 20215 min read


To Paint or Not to Paint Before Selling is the Question
As we all know, first impressions are everything when selling your home. It takes approximately 15 seconds for a buyer to determine if...
Mattie Sheppard
Dec 8, 20212 min read


Home Staging vs Interior Designing, Is There Really a Difference?
Although there are similarities between interior design and home staging, the fact remains that the two are totally different and should...
Mattie Sheppard
Dec 8, 20211 min read
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