Realtor Derrick Peprah

Me showing up to a Halloween event: "I'm here for the boos, and not the scary kind"

Keep swiping to check out some spooktacular at home bars you will want in your house.

Cheers witches!

HOMEBUYERS BEWARE! If you do this, the ghosts of your past might come back to haunt you...

Ok a little dramatic, but in all seriousness, try to avoid maxing out your budget when purchasing your home.

Borrowing the maximum amount of money for a home loan leads to higher financial risk as your monthly payments will be higher.

If your financial situation changes you could fall behind on your mortgage payments.

It's better to be safe than sorry!

The rumors are true... Being a homeowner isn't always rainbow and butterflies BUT the pros will always outweigh the cons.

However, my job is to keep you informed so let's get into it.

There are a few homeowner expenses that you never would have to pay as a renter:

-Property Taxes-
Ah, the dreaded taxes that you have to pay on your property every year... Expect to pay 2-8k every year depending on your home's value.

-Homeowner's Insurance-
There's no getting out of this one if you are financing your home!

-Maintenance & Repairs- Unfortunately, you won't be able to call the front desk of your apartment complex to come fix your dishwasher anymore. This one's coming out of your pocket!

-HOA fees: This will only be applicable if you live in a homeowner's association, but the fee's usually come with upgrades such as amenities to use!

Yes, the expenses can be a buzzkill but just remember buying a home is an investment!

We've all have been taught to not judge a book by its cover, yet we still judge a house by how it looks on the outside. We can't help it!

Did you know that 63% of buyers will do a drive by of your home after viewing it online?

and 66% of buyers say that curb appeal is a very important factor when home shopping?

So basically, curb appeal makes a difference and it's a good idea to include it in your renovations before listing your home! I'd love to give you some ideas of how to do this, DM me or text me let's chat!

It's no surprise that staging sells, and it can be beneficial no matter the price of the home!

A quick tip for those looking to stage their home themselves- try adding symmetry. People love having symmetry in everyday life as it gives them a sense of calmness and order.

Adding it into your staging plan will create a design that many will love and will want to copy when they move in! My favorite hack for the bedroom is to add two of the same nightstands next to the bed and two of the same lights.

Staging is always about emotions, does this picture make you feel calm?