Blog | Ruth Thompson

5 Major selling points of your home you should highlight

If you’re selling your home in a competitive market, you’ll need to make sure your listing stands out above the rest. While you might have crafted the perfect property description and marketing campaign, there are several common home features sellers forget to emphasize. By ...

When You’re Ready to Buy a Home, You’ll Know It

Making the transition from being a renter to a home owner is a life changing experience -- one which brings both rewards and new responsibilities. Although you'll no longer have a landlord (on speed dial) to handle things like yard maintenance, noisy neighbors, and appliance repairs, you'll enjoy the satisfaction ...

Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

Love your yard with these outdoor deck design ideas

There are many choices involved in building a new outdoor deck. Size, shape, style and building materials are just some variables involved in the project. To create a truly excellent outdoor living space, it’s crucial to think beyond the basics and choose the best design for your lifestyle. If you’re interested ...