Hear ye! Hear ye! There is no national standard for measuring a residential property. I repeat: NO NATIONAL STANDARD. Actually, square footage guidelines tend to vary from state to state. In some states, square footage is not a required data point. (SAY WHAT!?!?!) Honestly, much of the square footage data is all wrong. This is partially because no one knows HOW to measure a…
So, how’s the market? This is a question I hear regularly. My answer: Until people stop getting married, getting divorced, having babies, and dying, we have homes to sell. The market is different than it was a year ago and five years ago and ten years ago, but that’s basic economics. We’re busy! Let’s dial…
It’s fall, y’all, and I don’t know about you, but I think fall brings some of the best of what Greater Lafayette has to offer. We have some fun events happening in the area in the next few months, so get out and enjoy the gorgeous weather! Germanfest September 9, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m….
Everyone is talking about it. It’s higher than EVER! (Not really.) It’s STILL going up! (Yes!) NO ONE is selling because of it. (Nope.) It’s our friend, the interest rate. Walk with me down memory lane… In 1973 (ahem, before I was born), interest rates were about 8%. In 1983 (around my first birthday!), interest…
Visionaries, unite! It’s no secret that the Grove family buys houses that need work. We can’t help ourselves. A little vision can go a LONG way. But to make that work, you also have to have a plan and a budget. We bought a home with an awesome great room. We envision lots of time…
Boy, oh boy. Owning a pool is no joke, but it’s not an impossibility! What do you need to know about owning a pool? I have some ideas, thanks to some friends who shared as we stepped into this new arena with our recent move. Establish the Rules Early On Establish the rules of the…
The Grove family moves a lot. It’s an illness. It’s a joy. We’re the only lunatics that live through our house flips but don’t stick around long enough to enjoy them. Job hazard, I suppose? Well, anyway, in light of all our moves, I have many, many, moving hacks to share with you . ….
Let me start by saying DO NOT, in any way, shape, or form, attempt to deceive buyers! In fact, doing so could land you in legal trouble. (As the saying goes, disclose, disclose, disclose!) However, there is such a thing as saying too much. Sharing is the norm in the world we live in, but…
The day has come. You’re preapproved and ready to go house hunting! Best. Day. Ever. But before you hit the road, might we suggest a few things to bring along on the adventure? Slip-on Shoes Sounds crazy, but many sellers will request that you remove your shoes before parading through their homes. How easy are…
Our affiliation with @properties aligns us with a brand that functions a lot like The Russell Company: love local. @properties is all about loving where you live. A home is so much more than just a dwelling and the contents that fill it. It’s a place where people grow, plans are made, dreams are realized,…