McCall Real Estate Blog
Save Money on Moving Costs
Are you getting ready to start fresh in a new house? Congratulations! That’s a big achievement and a milestone to celebrate. But before you pop that champagne cork, you need to think about the next big step – moving. Packing…
Styling Your Houseplants
One of the best ways to beat the winter “blahs” is to bring a little bit of the outdoors in. Houseplants provide so many benefits from boosting your mental health to purifying the air you breathe. But acquiring plants and…
Our Favorite Cleaning Hacks
Are you desperate to get a handle on cleaning your home, but you’re short on time? Join the club! It can be hard in today’s world to stay on top of everything we need to do, let alone keep a…
Buying a Home as a Single Parent
Homeownership is a dream for many Americans. But if you’re a single parent, you may think that buying a home is out of reach. While it can be challenging to buy on your own with kids, it’s not impossible. In…
Get a Jumpstart on Your 2022 Home Purchase
Are you intent on buying a home in 2022? It’s still a great time to get in the market, but you should be prepared. Sellers continue to have an upper hand, and buyers need to be ready to beat out…
6 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Room
Brrrrrrrr! Did you just feel a cold draft? Winter is here, and for many of us, that means freezing temperatures. It can also mean higher electric bills when we’re trying to warm up a room that is always cold. But…
Start Planning Your 2022 Home Sale
Is selling your home one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2022? Now is a great time to list your home. We’ve been in a seller’s market for quite some time, and that trend will likely continue well into 2022.…
Hosting Thanksgiving in Your New Home
Did you just buy a home — and got roped into hosting Thanksgiving, too? While it can be so much fun to have family over for the holidays, we understand how stressful it can be — especially if you’re still…
What is a Balloon Mortgage?
Shopping for a mortgage is one of the first things you’ll do on your homebuying journey. Many buyers are aware that there are several types of mortgages available, including conventional loans and those backed by the federal government. But one…
Fall Home Maintenance
Fall is here, and that means it’s time to get your home ready for the change of seasons. Even if your region doesn’t experience snow or freezing temperatures, it’s important to complete these chores every year. Here’s the rundown of…
How To Move Your Plants
Taking care of houseplants is a wonderful hobby that has many health benefits. But what happens when it’s time to move? How do you relocate all your beloved plants without harming them? It just takes a little bit of know-how…
Easy Tips For a Healthier, Happier Home
We all want our homes to be safe and healthy places. After all, we spend a lot of time in them, especially these days. Our homes reflect who we are, and they can influence how we feel. When our living…
Can You Rescind Your Offer?
In today’s housing market, buyers are discovering that they have to act fast in order to get an offer accepted on a home. Housing inventory remains low while demand from buyers is high. When you find a home you like,…
Say Goodbye To These Organizing Trends
We know that interior design styles come and go. But did you know that the way we organize our homes is also subject to the whims of our times? It’s true! While Marie Kondo has been inspiring people to determine…
Essential Dishwasher Upkeep
Dishwashers are easily one of the best innovations of our modern lives. Put your dirty dishes in and a short time later they’re clean and sparkling without any effort on your part. But have you ever put any thought or…
Don’t Neglect These Summer Maintenance Tasks
We know that now is the perfect time to lounge next to the pool. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t remind you about those summer maintenance tasks that you should do for your home as well. By completing regular…
Last-Minute Summer Staycation Tips
Did the summer fly by without you having the chance to take a much-needed vacation? The last year and a half have been tough for everyone, and it’s important that you take time off to have some fun. If you…
How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?
One of the questions we get most often from sellers is, “How long will it take to sell my house?” While this is true in normal times, it’s even truer now. Sellers want to have some idea of how long…
5 Tips for Selling During Pandemic
While the coronavirus has changed so much about our daily lives, one thing hasn’t changed – people are still buying and selling homes. In fact, many sellers are facing big life changes that require they sell their homes now. If…
Keeping Your House Show Ready
Having your house on the market while you’re living in it can be a stressful time. You still have to live. The dog still puts muddy prints on your freshly mopped floor. The kids still race down the hallway bumping…