Catherine Bennison's (cbennison) Blog

 THINGS TO CONSIDER-BEFORE YOU BUY Before you purchase a new home, you'll want to keep a few things in mind. For example, are you just out of college and looking for a starter house before you move on to a new city or a larger home, or are you a married couple with children looking for a home whe...

FREE FIRST TIME BUYERS SEMINAR     Learn how you CAN buy a home, TODAY! It's a Buyer's Market - Hugh inventories of homes with low prices makes this the right time to buy!   KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY & RPM MORTGAGE Present FIRST-TIME BUYERS SEMINAR Saturday - April 2nd- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Keller Wi...

  SELLING TIPS FOR THE ENTRY WAY AND FRONT DOOR   Many potential home buyers have made the decision on the houses they're touring before they've even seen your spacious kitchen or cozy reading nook, making it extremely important to have a charming entryway and front door that welcomes visitors an...

   MOVING TO YOUR NEW HOME?  HERE'S A CHECKLIST   When you move, you often leave items behind in your old house you'll need in your new home, and if you're a first time homeowner there are likely a lot of items you'll need to furnish your home. Here are some of the most common items people need w...

 DECK, PATIO, OR PORCH: OPTIONS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING  Putting in a deck, patio, or porch can add tremendous value to your home. These outdoor living spaces are nice features that complement the yard, and many buyers are happy to purchase a home that already has a deck, patio, or porch so that they ...

   MAKING ON OFFER So you've found the perfect home and you're ready to make an offer.The purchase offer you submit, if accepted as is, will become a binding sales contract -- known in some areas as a deposit receipt, purchase agreement, or earnest money agreement. Therefore, it's important that ...

  FREE FIRST TIME BUYERS SEMINAR     Learn how you CAN buy a home, TODAY! It's a Buyer's Market - Hugh inventories of homes with low prices makes this the right time to buy!   KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY & RPM MORTGAGE Present FIRST-TIME BUYERS SEMINAR Saturday - March 5th - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Keller...

 INCREASE YOUR HOME'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY   Save your money and your planet by increasing the energy efficiency of your home. Here are three ways you can do so:1. Green up your appliances. Appliance use comprises about 18% of a typical energy bill, with the fridge being one of the biggest energy dr...

NOW IS THE TIME TO START PLANNING FOR YOUR SPRING GARDEN Rock gardens, rose gardens, herb gardens, vegetable gardens... all are beautiful and appealing in their own right, but how do you know which type of garden is right for you and your home? The right combination of beauty, care, and functiona...

   LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!   Depending on your needs and interests, some neighborhoods are better than others, and this is an important consideration when shopping for your next home. Here are some things to keep in mind when evaluating neighborhoods:Schools- If you have children or are p...