Spring Homebuying

The age old debate “Is spring a better time to buy or sell”  The short answer is “both”  The winter season, some may even go as far as to say 4th quarter, is generally a slow time for real estate.  You have the holidays starting from Thanksgiving then Christmas and New Year’s.  It is a …

The Benefits of Home Ownership

Purchasing a home will be one of the biggest decisions of your life.  The best things you can do are to educate yourself, prepare financially, and weigh the pros and cons.  Take a look at some of our advantages and disadvantages of owning a home. Homeownership – Benefits The most obvious benefit of homeownership is …

 Why Choose Golston Real Estate?

All buyers are keen on telling realtors what they’re looking for in a home, but what about what they’re looking for in an agent? First things first, they want to trust their realtor. This can prove difficult as many buyers have had negative experiences with other agents and have probably heard horror stories from friends …

Market Madness

Many eager buyers and sellers track market conditions for a number of reasons.  While their reasons for knowing the trends are different, any fluctuations can impact contract negotiations.  If you are unaware of where to start, there are a number of resources available to help you determine how the market is where you are.  Here …

Make Your Home a Showstopper

Lights.  Camera.  Action!  The stage is set and ready for you to take your place on the market.  Home staging is essential to selling success. Don’t overlook this important detail when you decide to sell your home. While hiring a home stager might be in your best interest, you can also learn to make your …

Real Estate Roundup

Real estate is both exciting and confusing for many all at the same time.  For first time home buyers, the process can be overwhelming and stressful.  It can often suck the fun out of purchasing the home of  your dreams.  While there is not concrete explanation to explain the source of the stress, it could …