David Ellis's (dkellis) Blog

Choosing the right location to live in can be a pretty exhausting experience. If you are looking for a place to start your life, a family, a new career, it can take a lot of energy and time to explore all the options. It can take even longer to explore the housing possibilities and the potential ...

The American dream has always been one of prosperity and security. Owning a home and having your own space. In recent years the real estate industry has seen more of those dream turn into nightmares then was thought possible. Foreclosures are at an all time high and people are losing their homes,...

By this time you have likely heard quite a bit about the process of home staging. Between TV and the internet home staging has simply become an accepted part of selling a home. It seems that staging is another one of the real estate related passions that is sweeping the nation along with loft con...

Knowing that the place that you are considering a move to has a great business atmosphere and thriving economy can be a comforting thought. This is especially true if you are thinking about opening a business or simply want to relocate to an area where jobs are plentiful. Unfortunately if you wan...

In looking for properties to purchase, many smart investors seek out multi-income properties. This does not have to be something as extreme, merely a duplex or a home with an additional income suite fit the bill. If you have the appropriate room in your home then adding a suite is a great way to ...

Perhaps the most important aspect of a home showing is the buyer's first impression. Have you ever looked at a home for sale and thought; "wow, I'd really like to see more of that place!" or "yikes! I don't even need to look to know I don't like that place!" This is the power of the first impress...

While some smaller cities live forever in the shadow of their larger counterparts, there are those who strive to set themselves apart from the rest. Quite Quietly, St. George, Utah has asserted itself over the past few years to become known as one of the nation's best small places for jobs. With ...

Staging your home for a quick sale is becoming an industry all to itself. There are hundreds of home staging services and websites that offer staging services. Now, while these services can help your home sale out quite a bit, there is really not that much to staging your home yourself. You can e...