Jessica Side

Have you ever wondered about the signs popping up around town touting quick cash for homes? “We offer top dollar for your home!” Does this sound too good to be true? The world teaches...

“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said.1 And he’s right: most...

For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. From long-distance military personnel being relocated, to investors expanding their portfolio, to homeowners looking for a...

Hello Friend, I’d been meaning to write about the effects of procrastination in real estate, but I kept putting it off. It happens. Even Frank Lloyd Wright procrastinated. Once, a client who had commissioned...

The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. According to a recent survey by The...

You know that beach scene in Jaws where the sheriff is watching the water, terrified that the Great White is lurking just beyond the swimmers? I now watch that scene and worry less about...

In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are...

Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value...

Reality check: If the decor/artwork in your bathroom is from the early ’90s, it is nearly 30 years behind the times! (And if you redecorated your bathroom in 2010, that’s almost a decade ago.)...

Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April,...