The question I get most these days is "how is the real estate market doing in the current economy? " The answer is, homes are still selling. That said though, if you purchased your home recently, home values for the most part have not gone up as much as you would probably like to hear. The homes which are selling are the ones in pristine condition which have been updated and maintained. These homes sell quickly and for the highest prices. If you are on the fence about whether or not to update your kitchen or bath, consider...

We have probably all signed a form when we are selling a home built before 1978 that we are or are not aware of Lead Based Paint in the house. What does this really mean? Lead paint has been implicated in any number of problems for children, especially those under the age of six. These problems include damage to...

How do I find the right company to do the job? Ask friends, search the web, search the BBB….but ultimately, when the guy comes to your house, looks at your job, and gives you the bid, what makes the final choice? Does the contractor understand your goals for the project? Is the material estimate for the quality of finishes and fixtures you have in mind? Is the time frame realistic? Is...

Do you smell a musty odor in your home? What should you do? Covering up the smell is probably not the best thing if the smell comes from mold. Five Star Futures is Mold Test Certified and in 48 hours we will have a report showing how much and what kind of mold is in the home. The report shows which types of mold are dangerous. If the mold is contained in an enclosable area, we can...