The Smart Path to Selling Your Home: Why Going Solo May Cost You

At Harkes Realty & Associates, we believe that making informed choices about selling your home is essential. It’s a significant life event, and it deserves

Ready to Say Goodbye to Renting?

Are you considering whether to rent or buy a home? While renting may seem the easier option, there are many compelling reasons to consider buying

Stand Out, Sell Smart: The Power of Selling When Others Aren’t

Are you considering selling your home but unsure about the best time to make your move? We understand that timing is crucial when it comes

Dispelling Recession Myths: Why the Housing Market Shines Bright

Hey there, homeowners and homebuyers! We understand that talk of a potential recession can spark concerns about the housing market. But fear not! We’re here

Securing Your Legacy: The Importance of Estate Planning & Asset Protection

We understand that estate planning and creating wills and trusts, are topics that many people don’t like to think about. Having a conversation about what

Stepping Into The Spring Market!

Spring is in full swing, and if you’re thinking about selling your house, now is the perfect time to do it! But before you put

So You Want To Fix Your Home Before Selling. What to do

Should I Fix My Home Before Selling? It’s a question that seems to come up before a person decides to place their home on the

Bidding Wars: How To Win

One thing that 2020 has brought us is BIDDING WARS! When you combine low mortgage rates with a shortage of houses for sale, expect to

So, you’re selling your home. Here’s what to expect…

When it comes to selling your home, some people are under the impression that it is as easy as putting a sign on the lawn,

3 Ways To Invest In Real Estate

Photo by Christina Morillo INVESTING IN REITs! You may or may not be wondering, what exactly are REITs? REITs stands for Real Estate Investment Trusts.

Let’s Have A Staycation!

With the weather getting warmer and the days being longer, summer has officially arrived. Around this time, people are anxiously looking forward to the summer

Teaching Your Kids At Home

Parents have been thrown into a whole new world as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Not only have some workplaces closed their physical locations,

What Is Social Distancing, Quarantining, & Self Isolation?

The Coronavirus pandemic has us all adapting to a new normal. People are turning their homes into offices and classrooms. A countless number of businesses

Dealing With Anxiety Caused By Coronavirus

It seems as though it was only yesterday where everyone was excited about the new decade. Months into the new year, things have gone slightly

Maintaining Your Sanity While Being Indoors

Home should be a place of comfort. After a long day, your home should be a place of peace. However, because of COVID-19, most people are under

Preparing For An Open House

So you put your house on the market and now your Realtor wants to host an Open House. Check out these 10 steps below to

Here’s How To Buy A Fixer Upper…

Before stepping into the world of house flipping, take a look at these things to consider before investing your money and purchasing a fixer-upper. Picking

Thinking About Buying A Foreclosure?

When buying a foreclosure, do you REALLY need a real estate agent? Before answering that question, let’s discuss what exactly is a foreclosure. When a

Ready To Buy Your 1st Home?

You may have reached that point in your life where you think you’re ready to buy your first home. Before taking that dive into the