MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

FROM THE SECRIST TEAM   This is a very special time of year to reflect on the blessings in our lives and we want you to know how much we appreciate your friendship and loyal business. We thank you for always thinking of the Secrist Team when you buy, sell and...
In-Law Apartment For Aging Parents

In-Law Apartment For Aging Parents

How to Design an In-Law Apartment That’s Safe for Your Aging Parent   As the population gets older, a growing number of adult children are deciding to have an elderly parent move in with them. This allows family members of multiple generations to spend time...
Winter Home Renovation

Winter Home Renovation

Home Renovation Projects to Start in Winter While winter isn’t the most common time to begin a home renovation, some rooms in the house make sense to renovate during the winter months. Some of these renovations are weather-specific, so you’re more comfortable at home...
HOME BUYING MYTHS

HOME BUYING MYTHS

Home Buying Myths Debunked   When you’re buying a home, there’s endless amounts of information available at your fingertips. From articles, advice from family and friends, social media content and more, everyone has well-meaning advice to offer as you begin your...
Fall Home Improvement Projects

Fall Home Improvement Projects

The Top Fall Home Improvement Projects Like any season, fall is a fresh start and you may feel renewed energy to complete much-needed home projects. Autumn is an excellent time to complete the projects to winterize your home for the colder months ahead. These home...
SELLING A LUXURY HOME

SELLING A LUXURY HOME

  Successfully Selling Your Luxury Home If you’re planning to take your luxury home to market, it takes working with the right team, from a skilled luxury real estate agent, a thoughtfully crafted marketing plan, an expert stager, and a professional photographer,...
Buying A House?

Buying A House?

Should You Buy a House Now or Wait for Interest Rates to Come Down? If you’re eager to buy a home, but you’re concerned about high interest rates, you might be wondering if you should move forward or wait for rates to fall. It’s difficult to predict how much mortgage...
Preparing in The Fall to List Your Home?

Preparing in The Fall to List Your Home?

  What You Need to Do This Fall to Successfully List Your Home in the Spring If you plan to list your home in the spring, preparing in the fall can help result in a faster, more efficient and less stressful selling experience. From photographs to decluttering to...
BACK TO SCHOOL

BACK TO SCHOOL

What to Consider When Creating a Homework Zone With the beginning of the school year on the horizon, the to-do list is long. Back-to-school shopping for clothes, shoes and supplies, fresh haircuts, meeting the teachers and getting your home ready for a smooth...
Decorating Your Home

Decorating Your Home

Decorating Tips for Each Room of the Home Do you ever wish someone would come in and tell you exactly what to do in every room of your house? Consider this guide your blueprint to doing just that. Read on for your room-by-room decorating manual. Bedroom A bedroom...