Lee Cameron

Making a Small Home Seem Larger

In this economy, many home buyers have chosen to move into smaller homes. The truth is, smaller homes are easier to afford - they sell for less, they're cheaper to cool and heat and they're cheaper to maintain. But maybe you miss all that space? Don't wor... Read >

Creating Home Value Without Breaking the Bank

Home values have fallen drastically in the last few years and many home owners are desperately looking for ways to boost their value before the time comes to sell. You may think the solution is costly renovations and add-ons, but in reality the best way t... Read >

Avoid These Mistakes When Buying a Home

Buying a home is a complicated and very expensive endeavor. Unfortunately, there are a lot of pitfalls for buyers who come into the process unprepared. Some buyers even start making mistakes before they even begin looking for a home. Here are some typical... Read >

Skipping a Mortgage Payment? Bye, Bye Credit Score

With many homeowners underwater in their own homes, a lot of people seem to be considering simply walking away from their mortgage. Unfortunately, if you're worried about your credit score, this is one of the worst things you can do. Even a single acciden... Read >

The Benefits of a Buyer's Agent

Slowly, but surely, consumers are starting to come to the realization that it's a good time to buy a home. Inventory is up, prices are down and there are many deals to be had. Unfortunately many of these buyers are taking a do-it-yourself approach to purc... Read >

What NOT to Do Before Buying a New Home

Buying a home is an enormous process, but many home buyers don't realize that there are some important steps to take before you even start the process. Or, more accurately, there are some important steps NOT to take. What you do just prior to starting the... Read >

Remodeling That You Won't Get Extra For

Remodeling can be a great family project and a wonderful way to make your house into exactly the home that you want it to be. Unfortunately, it can also be tedious, stressful and - most of all - expensive. And while you may expect to recoup the costs of y... Read >

Buying a Home? Don't Make These Mistakes

It's a buyer's market, no doubt about that. Inventory is up, sales prices are down and mortgages are more affordable than ever. However, that doesn't mean that the road to homeownership is completely free of potholes. There are still some very common mist... Read >

Selling Your Home - Even in This Market!

It seems like I write an article like this every few months now, but it's still important information. As home prices fall and the inventory of houses on the market continues to grow, it becomes harder and harder to sell a house. It's gotten so bad th... Read >

Contractor of Con Artist? How to Tell the Difference

It's an age-old scam - con artists drive around after a big disaster, looking the part of professional contractors and looking out for damaged homes. They prey on desperate homeowners, happily taking their money while fully intending to a do a quick and s... Read >

Don't Make Common Buying Mistakes

The market is picking up! With home prices down and inventory up, it's a buyer's market and the buyers are coming out of the woodwork. The tax credit has been bringing in first-time homebuyers and the lowering prices have started bring in retirees again. ... Read >

Get Out Your Umbrella, There's a Foreclosure Storm Brewing

Our real estate market has been showing some life signs in recent months but the sun isn't shining brightly yet. There are dark clouds on the horizon that will likely mean more rough times ahead. Many reports indicate that a large amount of foreclosure... Read >

Buying Green? Ask the Right Questions

Are you thinking of buying a new home and want to find one that is energy efficient and better for the environment? Going green with homes is a big trend right now, thanks to the lower energy costs and the smaller carbon footprint that goes with it. But i... Read >

Ready to Buy? The Benefits of Buying Vs. Renting

In this shaky housing market, many people are opting to rent the homes they live in instead of buying them while they wait to see how the market goes. It's certainly a good idea to stay cautious about such things. After all, buying a home will be one of t... Read >

Stay Safe With Your Christmas Tree!

A fire in your home can be absolutely devastating no matter when it happens, but it's particularly dangerous during the Holidays. Fire departments across the country report hundreds of cases each year where they are required to respond to a fire caused by... Read >