Janice Cairns's Blog Posts

Pricing a Home During a Sellers’ Market“It’s a sellers’ market so we can pretty much ask what we want for our house, right?” The correct answer is no—not if you

As you approach settlement, it’s time to prepare for the first few days in your new home.Transfer utilities. Contact the local electric, water, and gas companies. Having all of the utilities

Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible.Get your finances in order.Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your

Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing

Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible.Research before you move. It’s