The Barker Team Blog
We're committed to keeping our clients informed and up-to-date with the on going changes in the real estate market.A Big Decision – Whether I Should Buy or Lease a Horse: Part II
For any of you following my decision-making journey, I want to start right off by saying “I bought her”! Willow, f/k/a Karen, now belongs to me. I was trying to be patient and make sure I made a good choice. However, Willow and I just clicked and after a few...
Welcome
This is my first blog! I’m going to try to mix it up and keep it interesting. Regularly, I will be giving you some tips for buying an equine property and sometimes just share some “horse talk.” I’m also going to post some videos of local equine facilities. I’m going...
A Big Decision – Whether I Should Buy or Lease a Horse
Welcome to The Barker Team Equine Properties page. I hope you are all getting in some good riding time and preparing for the shows that are finally beginning to open up again. I know I am ready to get going! I had planned to purchase a new horse this spring, but...
Equine Land Considerations With Pam Burkitt
This week's video, Pam Burkitt from The Barker Team Realtors talks about the things you need to consider when purchasing land for equestrian needs. 🤔🏞🐴✅ #TheBarkerTeamRealtors #TipOfTheWeek #Equine
Vacant Home Protection
Protecting Vacant Homes Whether you are selling a vacant home or going to be away from your home for an extended period of time, the following items will help to protect and preserve your property in your absence! Winterize your plumbing. This is one of the...
When should a buyer complete their home inspections?
When should a buyer complete their home inspections? A common question that The Barker Team is often asked by buyers is “When do we complete our inspections – before or after we go into contract on a home?”. Inspections are a very important aspect of buying a home...
Winter Home Maintenance Tips
Winter Home Maintenance Tips There’s always so much to do when winter rolls around. The winter gear needs brought out and the warm weather stuff needs put away, the shovels and windshield scrapers need to be handy, and most importantly your house needs the...
Home Staging Decreases Time on the Market, Finds Realtors® Report Share
"Realtors® know how important it is for buyers to be able to picture themselves living in a home and, according to NAR's most recent report, staging a home makes that process much easier for potential buyers," said NAR President William E. Brown, a Realtor® from...
DIY Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget: 5 Money-Saving Steps
DIY Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget: 5 Money-Saving Steps By: Gretchen Roberts Published: January 19, 2012 Can't afford an entire kitchen remodel in one fell swoop? You can complete the work in 5 budget-saving stages (and still cook dinner during the down time). Major...
You Only Think It’s True: 3 Myths Costing You Time and Money
Written by: LEANNE POTTS Myth 1: A Lemon Is a Great Way to Clean a Disposal Fact: While wanting to use natural cleaners is admirable, all of them will damage your disposal and pipes over time. The lemon’s acidic juice will corrode the metal parts of your disposal. The...
The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home
Published: February 27, 2018 How to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it. So you’re thinking about buying your first home. Your very own house (and mortgage). A place to call — and make — your own. It’s a big move,...
8 Tips for Finding Your New Home
A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price....
8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home By: Pat Curry A good washing, and a bit of color are two low-cost ways. Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell. The way your house looks from the street -- attractively...
HOLIDAY TRAVELS
The last thing you want if you’re traveling these holidays is to worry about someone burglarizing your home. Use this check list to add some peace of mind while you’re out of town. Ask a trusted friend - to pick up mail, newspaper and keep yard picked up to avoid an...
The 4 Most Important People to Know When Homebuying, and how each one can help you.
This article was contributed by LaTisha Styles, a millennial finance expert and business coach, who blogs at “Young Finances.” How do I get approved for a loan? Who will help me find the right home? Who can help me? Don’t panic! Here are the top four people you need...
7 Surprising Household Items You Can Use for DIY
7 Surprising Household Items You Can Use for DIY Posted in Helpful Tools, Staging Tips, by Blog Contributor on September 4, 2017 42 By Jeffrey Ill, guest contributor The “Property Brothers” Drew and Jonathan Scott have teamed up with Esurance to create “DIY Ditties,”...