Meaghan Olmstead's Blog Posts

What to Do If the Square Footage is Wrong on Your HomeThe square footage of your home is an important specification for valuation purposes, but sometimes the appraiser’s calculation of your

Interest Rates: How Fast and How High Will They Climb?If you’re shopping for a new home now or are hoping for this spring, you probably feel your heart racing a little. The word is out:

How Much House Can I Really Afford?This is one of the biggest questions, we as Real Estate Agents hear from clients, and it's an important one. Being prepared and realistic when begining the home

How to Make Your Best Offer on a HouseMaking the right offer is crucial when you have your eye on a home.  Offer too little, and you may get passed over for the next buyer. Offer too much, and

4 Factors Other Than Money To Consider in an OfferAre you selling your home and reviewing several offers? Congratulations! You’re well on your way to getting as much as possible out of what is

THE WEIRD WORLD OF UNSOLICITED OFFERSIf you’re one of those lucky people who own a home in a “hot” area, it’s a pretty sweet feeling. You made a good real estate call. If you

WHAT IS AN IBUYER AND HOW CAN I SELL MY HOUSE FOR CASH?It is time to sell your home, which means there are several decisions that will need to be made including what transaction type will work best

SHOULD YOU GO TO AN OPEN HOUSE EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT READY TO BUY?With all of the listing sites available, browsing homes online can become addictive. Even if you’re not in the market to buy or

NEED TO REPLACE PET-DAMAGED CARPET?As a pet owner, you know that accidents happen. There are a variety of reasons why our four-legged friends do their business or act out inside the house and on the

CAN A BUYER INSPECT A HOME WITHOUT A SELLER'S PERMISSION?Here’s the scenario: Your house is on the market, and you have interested buyers, but they are concerned about the roof. Maybe your

9 HOUSE CLEANING HACKS (FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE CLEANING)Everyone hates getting bogged down with life’s little details. And guess what? You don’t have to! Here are house cleaning hacks for

WHAT IS THE TOP FINANCIAL BENEFIT OF HOMEOWNERSHIP?There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has

Supply and Demand: What does that tell us about today’s market?The law of supply and demand explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when