Blog | Michael Ladd

Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

Paint DIY projects to decorate your walls

If your walls need an upgrade, consider sprucing them up with a paint DIY project. There are many simple and fun ways you can take a bit of paint and turn it into a unique piece of art or wall design. Here are some ideas for painting DIY projects: Stencils Using stencils ...

Curb Appeal Can Boost Your Home’s Marketability

There's an old expression that applies to job interviews, dating, and selling your house. "You don't get a second chance to make a (great) first impression!" Whether someone's in the market for an executive assistant, a soul mate, or their family's next home, indelible opinions and preferences are often formed ...

Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...