Are you renting your house out for tournament week? Renting your home during the tournament week can be rewarding financially but it doesn’t come without a lot of work and preparation. Once you’ve found the perfect renter, there are some preparations you will want to take before welcoming guests. Below are 10 suggestions to help you get started.

1. Clean Home: You will want to make sure your home is spic and span before guests arrive. You can follow this rental checklist as a guide to help you get prepared. Not much of a cleaner? Hire a professional! 

2. Yard Maintenance: Be sure to clean up the front yard by removing debris and hiding tools or toys. Mowing the grass, sweeping the porch, pruning back bushes, pressure washing the

Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day started as a religious holiday? As a matter of fact, St. Patrick wasn’t Irish at all. The history of St. Paddy’s day dates back to hundreds of years and the modernized American version is actually very different from how it was originally celebrated.

St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain, at the age of 16 he was kidnapped and taken to Ireland to become a slave. He eventually escaped and went back to Britain, converted to Christianity then came back to Ireland to share the gospel, using the Shamrock to explain the Trinity. By the time of his death, March 17, 461, he was known for his good deeds and charitable works. Ireland came to celebrate St. Patrick with religious service and feasts every 17th of

With homes currently in high demand there is no denying it, it is a seller’s market.  A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers than there are properties. You can determine if it’s a seller’s or buyer’s market by asking your agent or going online to look at the number of homes that are selling in your area. Listing your home in a Seller’s market is definitely advantageous to you because not only will your property most likely sell faster, but you are likely to receive multiple offers which could drive up the purchase price.

 Buyer’s shouldn’t get discouraged though. While the market is competitive there are still some strategies buyers can take to put themselves ahead of the competition.

“There is no better time to buy a home than