Kile Meiklejohn's (kilemeiklejohn) Blog

    "A systemized approach to the home buying process can help you steer clear of these common traps, allowing you to not only cut costs, but also secure the home that's best for you."     No matter which way you look at it, buying a home is a major investment.  But for many homebuyers, it can be...

        "It's critical that you make the right decision about who will handle what is probably the single largest financial investment you will ever make."     Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need some good ...

        "It is best to remove your pets from the house BEFORE you start moving your possessions. Allowing your pets to roam free in the house while the front door is propped wide open, and people are rushing in and out lugging boxes and furniture – just creates a recipe for disaster."     Moving ...

    Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale don't sell the first time. It's more critical than ever to learn what you need to know to avoid costly seller mistakes in order to sell your home fast and for the most amount of money.     The single bigge...

    "A home will only sell for what the market can bear. What this means is that no matter how many upgrades were made, or how much money has been invested in the upgrades, a home will only sell for what the majority of homebuyers are willing to pay."     Before deciding that your next home must ...

        "According to industry experts, there are at least 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. Here are 11 you should know about if you're planning to put your home up for sale."     Homebuyers Want to Know Your Home Inside and O...

    "When you analyze those successful home buyers who have the experience to purchase the home they want for thousands of dollars below a seller's asking price, some common denominators emerge."     If you're like most home buyers, you have two primary considerations in mind when you start looki...

  The Real Estate Market Has Changed . . . "Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale don't sell the first time. It's more critical than ever to learn what you need to know to avoid costly seller mistakes in order to sell your home fast and for the mo...

        "It is best to remove your pets from the house BEFORE you start moving your possessions. Allowing your pets to roam free in the house while the front door is propped wide open, and people are rushing in and out lugging boxes and furniture – just creates a recipe for disaster."     Moving ...

        "...before you put your home back on the market, take a step back and review your situation..."     4 Important Points that Will Get Your House Sold!   If your home has just come off the market and hasn't sold, don't be discouraged. The reason it didn't sell may have nothing to do with yo...