Rick Burley Real Estate

02/03/2020

What you have in common with some of the greatest minds in the world.

12/13/2019

Black Friday is behind us and holiday gifts are flying off the shelves in stores and online. Unlike last year, however, there’s another type of buyer that is very active this winter – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index, which tracks the average number of appointm...

12/05/2019

12/04/2019

The most up-to-date look at housing prices and market trends.

11/26/2019

Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting and buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice is clear. Every market is

09/25/2019

Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Spring

Easy Fall Home Improvement Projects Fall is a wonderful time to tackle home maintenance projects, especially those that should be addressed before the onset of winter. Consider the following: Trim trees. Trim the trees around your home to minimize the buildup of leaves and debris that will inevitabl...

08/28/2019

Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Spring

Tackle These Simple Tasks Before Fall Officially Arrives As the summer winds down, many homeowners are looking to fall for their seasonal home sweep. But by completing several tasks now, when you have a more flexible schedule and longer daylight hours, you can prepare your property for the upcoming....

06/26/2019

In today’s fast-paced world where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their home search are. The truth is, the addition of more information causes more confusion. Shows like Property Brothers, Fixer

04/25/2019

But they’re winning at social media!

DIY Home Improvement Landing Millennials in the ER Compared to those older and wiser baby boomers, millennials are more likely to land in the ER due to a DIY home improvement project gone wrong, says a survey from SoFi. Despite that, they are also way more eager to show off their project on social m...

04/24/2019

Read these tips for a fresher bathroom, pronto.

Relax in a Fresher, Healthier Bathroom You may think about the health of your diet or exercise routine, but how about the health of your bathroom? Bathrooms can be a leading culprit of unhealthy chemicals, be it from cleaning or bathing products. If you think your bathroom could be healthier, take a...

04/23/2019

Looking to increase your home's energy efficiency? Tackle the kitchen first.

Eco-Friendly Kitchen Features That Won't Break the Bank Eco-friendly features are all the rage today as homeowners commit to living greener lives. But for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, where do you begin? For many, the answer is the kitchen. The central hub of the home, the kitchen...