Karen Packard
Let's Spread Positivity!
With all the negativity in the world right now, I thought I would use this month’s column to spread some positivity! As many of you know,...
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Karen Packard
Aug 14, 20203 min read
Handling the Current Market
This year has been difficult for many industries and real estate is no different! Low inventory and COVID have made 2020 one of the most...
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Karen Packard
Jul 17, 20202 min read
What to Expect From Your Realtor
I believe that every house and every client deserves the same great service. Whether you are selling a $200,000 house or an $800,000...
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Karen Packard
Jun 12, 20202 min read
Keep Safe While Selling Your House
The spring frenzy hit this week! COVID-19 forced a delay in spring house listings and buyer traffic, but this week we are seeing more...
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Karen Packard
May 15, 20203 min read
What Will Happen in the Real Estate Market Once the “Stay at Home” Order is Lifted?
Sterling and Princeton have experienced very low inventory in the housing market over the past couple years. This has helped keep the...
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Karen Packard
Mar 13, 20203 min read
What Factors Affect a Home's Value?
I get this question all the time. Knowing the value of a property is my specialty. There are many factors that affect a home’s value. In...
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Karen Packard
Dec 14, 20193 min read
Hiring a Friend to Sell Your House
Most people know someone who works in real estate. Experts claim that the average person knows seven real estate agents. There can be...
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Karen Packard
Nov 16, 20192 min read
Getting Ready for Winter
As we get closer to winter, it’s important to meet with your realtor and come up with the best plan for your listing. In many cases,...
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Karen Packard
Oct 11, 20192 min read
Fall Market Changes
Lately, I’ve been meeting with other top producing agents in the area and discussing a variety of topics including what we are all seeing...
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Karen Packard
Sep 13, 20192 min read
Fall Market Underway
Fall has arrived! Kids are back in school, apple picking will be starting, and the fall real estate market is underway. Traditionally,...
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Karen Packard
Aug 16, 20192 min read
Curb Appeal is Vital When Selling Your Home
Most people in town know that I’m married to a landscaper. So, after 22 years of marriage, there is obviously a little bit of the...
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Karen Packard
Jul 12, 20193 min read
Questions to Ask Your Realtor
There is a lot that goes into the home selling process. Real estate agents approach the job differently. Hiring the right person to...
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Karen Packard
Jun 14, 20192 min read
Market is Shifting
Experts are predicting a shift in the real estate market, so I decided to do some research on single family homes sales in Sterling and...
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Karen Packard
May 17, 20192 min read
Spring Frenzy
The 2019 spring frenzy has begun! When putting a house on the market this time of year, I always recommend a few things: Open the pool. A...
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Karen Packard
Apr 12, 20192 min read
Top Improvement Projects
Curb Appeal. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Make sure your landscaping is attractive and welcoming. Keep the...
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Karen Packard
Apr 12, 20192 min read
Things to Do to get Your House Ready to Sell While Staying Home
Now is the perfect time to tackle a few of those projects you have been meaning to do, especially if you are planning to sell your house...
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Karen Packard
Nov 17, 20182 min read
Winter Listings
I get calls and emails every year from people asking about selling in the winter months. When is the best time to sell? Should I take my...
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Karen Packard
Oct 12, 20182 min read
The Value of a Buyer Agent
Recently I have been getting a lot of questions regarding buyer agency and what a buyer agent does. Most people think of a Real Estate...
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Karen Packard
Sep 14, 20181 min read
Fall Real Estate Market
In Real Estate, the fall market usually is the second best time of the year to sell your house. We all talk about the spring frenzy but...
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Karen Packard
Aug 17, 20182 min read
Improving a Home's Value
When planning home renovations I often get calls and emails from people asking what projects would help with future resale. Contacting a...
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