Brian Ripp's Blog

When shopping for a home, of course, you want to get the best property your money can buy.  But sometimes, buying the best house on the block isn’t the wisest option.  One smart real estate tip suggests buying the worst house on the best street.  What does this mean and is it sound advice? As a h...

Trees and shrubs add visual appeal to any homeowner’s lawn or backyard – but only when they’re in tip-top shape.  Better Homes & Gardens and HGTV offer some key maintenance tips. Pruning To keep plants lush and healthy, prune dead branches or leaves regularly.  If a plant is already infected with...

1)  Pricing too high from the start. Fix: Statistics show that homes priced correctly when they first hit the market sell closer to the asking price than homes that start too high, then have to adjust downward. 2)  Using an odd list price, like $683,257. Fix: Always price in round numbers.  Agent...