Tara Winfield's (tarawinfield) Blog

We've heard a lot about the real estate market in the past year - and most of the talk has been less than favorable.  News programs, both local and national, focus on the doom and gloom of our current economy.  Locally, if you focus on the numbers, our real estate market really doesn't make for v...

I closed sixteen transactions in 2008, just one sale shy of the goal I set for myself last December.  Here's a quick summary of the transactions I facilitated last year...  1.  After nearly ten months of house hunting, Francis found a nicely renovated house close to the hospital where she works. ...

Buyers tend to judge books by their covers.  If the exterior of your home is in need of some attention, there's a good chance many buyers will pass you by without even coming inside to see your newly repaired kitchen drawer, organized shelves, and clean ceiling fans.  A manicured lawn and a clean...

Here are just a few ‘inside' suggestions to get your home ready to sell: 1. All repairs should be completed prior to signing the listing paperwork and inviting prospective buyers into your home.  Buyers are rarely able to look past unfinished projects or items in need of some attention.  Matt and...