Jennifer Bolen's (jenniferbolen) Blog

Who's on Your List?As the holidays approach, gift giving, or more specifically gift buying, is likely on your to-do list. And more than likely, there are a few new homeowners on that list.If you are short on ideas, may I offer a few suggestions of items new homeowners would love to receive.Home M...

Did You Know?During the holidays, fires injure 2,600 people and cause $930 million in damage. A few simple steps can keep your family and your home safe this holiday season.Smoke Alarms Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are the surest way to prevent fatalities. Some studies show that...

What Are Your Rights?In order to sell your home in the smallest amount of time and for the greatest return, you need to make sure that it gets maximum buyer exposure by following the five rights: house right, yard right, price right, marketing right, and using the right REALTOR®.House RightIt's i...

Did you know?More than six million U.S. homes are broken into each year. A few simple steps can help make your home less appealing to those who want to get their hands on what's yours.Keep Some SecretsClosing your shades will keep prying eyes from seeing the goods inside your home. Shut first-flo...

Did you know?There are over 100,000 known species of mold, a.k.a. mildew, and it can grow in almost every environment. Though mold can be found throughout the house, it is most likely in your bathroom, kitchen, basement or any place there is excess moisture.Mold and mildew are not only unsightly,...

Today's Mortgage MarketDuring the past several weeks, media outlets have been full of stories about shift in the mortgage industry. What started as a subprime lending issue has turned into a far broader problem, even for those who are trying to sell a home.Though it's true that there are fewer mo...

Today's Mortgage MarketDuring the past several weeks, media outlets have been full of stories about the shift in the mortgage industry. What started as a subprime lending issue has turned into a far broader problem, especially for those who are in the market to buy a home.Though it's true that th...

Did you know that identity theft has reached pandemic proportions in the past several years? I wanted to share with you some information regarding this important matter. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 10 million people become victims of identity theft each year. In an effo...

Did you know?Almost 40% of those buying a second home don't plan to use it for vacation purposes, but rather as an investment property.In most areas throughout the region, home values have appreciated at an exponential rate. Partner that with continued low interest rates and many homeowners find ...

Did you know?As a parent of a young adult who is venturing into his or her first home purchase, it can be very rewarding to help your child make their dream of homeownership a reality. There are a variety of ways you can go about helping your child, ranging from gifting them money for a down paym...