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13 Cheap Upgrades You Can Do on Your Own
Martha Stewart recently suggested 13 DIY projects that you could do for under $100 that can markedly improve the aesthetics of your home....
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Aug 10, 20232 min read


Rates too High? Here are Some Steps to Take In the Interim
Many are worried about higher interest rates, which have priced many out of the housing market. The situation was exacerbated today when...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Monthly Market Update: June 2023
Quick Take: Home sales fell 3.4% month over month as homebuyers faced volatile mortgage rates and sustained low inventory. Far fewer new...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Jun 24, 20236 min read


Six Home Features that Add the Most Value
Zillow has come out with their annual list of features with the highest returns in 2023. Here are six that have great ROI: Culinary...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Jun 18, 20232 min read


5 Ways to Increase the Value of an Investment Property
Ideally, investment properties are taking in more than the outstanding mortgage each month, but here are other ways to maximize profits ...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Feb 28, 20233 min read


10 Questions Buyers Should Ask About Any Potential Purchase
There are a number of obvious questions one should ask when considering a home purchase. Price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Five Persistent Real Estate Myths that Just Ain't True
Here are five myths that often keep potential buyers from dipping their feet into the home search process. They are labeled "myths" for a...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Feb 10, 20233 min read


8 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Whether you are thinking of selling and want to make your home as attractive to potential buyers as possible or you simply want to...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Jan 11, 20234 min read


Going Beyond the Inspection Report
A clean bill of home health from an inspector is great news for homebuyers and, even if a few minor issues are highlighted, is generally...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Dec 12, 20223 min read


7 DIY Projects to Increase Home Value
Are you looking to upgrade the value of your home for a future sale? These seven do-it-yourself projects are predicted to provide the...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Nov 16, 20224 min read


Seven Mistake Homeowners Often Make
Not everyone makes these mistakes, and you don’t have to be a first timer to err in the ways outlined below, but avoiding these blunders...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Oct 26, 20224 min read


Pop Quiz on Key Real Estate Terms
Here's a fun little pop quiz to check your general real estate knowledge ... How did you do? Let me know if you have any follow up...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Sep 16, 20221 min read


Seller Pre-listing Checklist
When you are selling a home, there are so many things to consider and keep track of. This checklist helps to keep you organized.
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Aug 17, 20221 min read


7 Rules of Life
Seven Rules of Life A friend shared this with me this week and I thought there was a lot of good advice in these 7 rules. Not always easy...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Jul 5, 20222 min read


7 Ways to Eliminate Insects from Your Yard
While I remember a time when Los Angeles was famous for the absence of mosquitos, that no longer seems to be the case. In fact, I was...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Jun 21, 20223 min read


Is An Indoor Play Space Right for You?
Play is not only fun but important for a child's growth. It’s especially important for kids to have active play as a part of their...
Rich Van Heertum, PhD
Jun 11, 20213 min read
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