Heather Barber's (palmelite) Blog

Flowers are a low-cost way to add curb appeal to your home. They provide a positive first impression. And if you’re selling your house, they’ll entice prospective buyers to come inside and see more. If you want to make a small yard seem bigger, plant hot colors at the entryway and cool colors at ...

1. You can get a good deal. Especially if you play hardball. This is a buyer's market. Most of the other buyers have now vanished, as the tax credits on purchases have just expired. We're four to five years into the biggest housing bust in modern history. And prices have come down a long way– abo...

Have you ever wondered how to remove black mold from your home? Black mold removal is the process that you need to learn. If you allow people into your home, it is very important that you get rid of black mold. People can get sick from just entering your home and you may be up for fines and lawsu...

It’s not about what you know, it’s who you know. Having a great database of people will help you gain more business. Not only will these people refer you out as their realtor, but you will be able to be remembered as the “go to person”. This may not seem that important at first, but let me assure...

As we begin 2012, all real estate investors need to pay very close attention to the ever changes with taxes coming up in the future.  Particular attention needs to be paid to the significant tax increases to occur in 2013.   Investors considering whether or not to sell now and pay their taxes mus...

Does your spouse confidently and cheerfully refer you to everyone he knows who has a real estate need? Yes? Good for you! But if you answered "no," do you know why he or she doesn't? Neither do I. But I'm going to throw something out there that you are free to embrace or reject. Do you come home ...

  A successful color scheme is a scheme that is pleasant to live with and reflects the moods and personalities of the people living in it. A few tips can help you find a right palette for your exteriors: 1. When selecting exterior paint colors, take the fixed colors into account (like the roof, b...

It's still wishful thinking across much of the country, but the lure of budding trees and blooming flowers with warming temperatures has many pressing their noses against the window panes. The good news? It's never too early to start planning your garden. First, you must establish what "zone" you...

Who would have ever thought that the Canadian dollar could be stronger than ours?!  The strength of the Canadian dollar, sustained low pricing in the U.S. housing market, and perceptions regarding the general economic outlook continue to encourage Canadians to purchase a home in the Sunbelt state...

The one thing on which our political leaders seem to agree is the need for corporate tax reform. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney unveiled new proposals on the same day last month, with President Obama cutting the top corporate tax rate to 28% and Mr. Romney reducing it to 25%. Rick Santorum would cu...