Better Homes and Gardens magazine is an exclusive real estate section on BHG.com that features the expert insights of our affiliated agents and brokers. See below for a roundup of all the great real estate topics the BHGRE network contributed to this year.
January
How a Half Bath Increases Your Home's Curb appeal – Bruce Gillispie, Realtor, BHGRE Journey & Amanda Munoz, Sales Representative, BHGRE Valley Partners
6 Tasks to Add to Your To-Do List Before Moving to a New State – Barbara Zorn, Associate Broker at BHGRE Star, Jennifer Tripp, Sales Associate at BHGRE Everything Real Estate, and Jessica Duncan, Sales Associate at BHGRE Main Street Properties
Why Price Per Square Foot Matters When Home Hunting – Dana Hall Bradley, Owner, BHGRE Fine Living
February
What a Real Estate Professional Says First Time Home Buyers Need to Know – Gaetano Marra, Broker/Owner of BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes
Top 10 Spring Projects to Add to Your List If You're Planning on Selling Your Home – Scott Beaudry, Broker/Owner, BHGRE Universal
march
It's official: The backyard is a home essential in 2023 – Sandra Harvey, Realtor, BHGRE Metro Brokers
What is a Starter Home? – Jack Gross, President and CEO of BHGRE Cassidon Realty
April
Ideal Neighborhood Characteristics for First-Time Home Buyers – Doug Sheppard, Broker and Owner of BHGRE Champions
Should I Buy a New Construction Home? – Jessica Poulos, Broker/Owner of BHGRE Northwest Home Team & Steve Poulos, Broker/Owner of BHGRE Northwest Home Team
June
What to Know Before Buying a Vacation Home with Friends and Family – Scott Baudry, Broker/Owner, BHGRE Universal
How Long Does it Take to Buy a House? – Joe Maxwell, BHGRE Pacific Commons Designated Broker
How to Choose a Moving Company – Susan Jenkins, Ph.D., Broker/Owner, BHGRE Native American Group
The Ultimate To-Do List for Moving into a New Home – Tom Mallette, Broker/Owner of BHGRE Heritage
What does pending mean in the real estate industry? – Christian Burns, President and CEO of BHGRE Kansas City Homes
What is a Deck? – Erin Keel, Broker Associate, BHGRE Destinations
What is a Property Inspection and Why Do I Need One? – Debra Lindsay, BHGRE Broker/Owner of Lindsay Real Estate
What is downsizing – and how to know if it’s right for you – Jana Adams, Associate Broker at BHGRE Wine Country Group
What to Know When Selling or Buying a Home in the Summer – Lisa Pruitt, Realtor®, BHGRE Lifestyle Real Estate
What to do if your home has been on the market for a long time – Misty Soldwisch, broker and owner of BHGRE Innovations
July
What it means when a home is under contract – Rod Barr, Broker at BHGRE Lake Realty
What Real Estate Professionals Want You to Know Before Buying a Second Home – Rod Barr, Broker at BHGRE Lake Realty
August
New Report Predicts Declining Home Prices. Here's What It Means for You. – Scott Baudry, Broker/Owner, BHGRE Universal
October
What does it mean to be a move-up buyer? – Chrissy Many, BHGRE Green Team Associate Broker
What is the Difference Between a Condo and a Townhouse? – Dana Hall Bradley, Broker/Owner, BHGRE Fine Living
Is a Rent-to-Own Community Right for You? – Jean Carlisle, REALTOR®, BHGRE Paracle
November
Can I opt out of joining a homeowners association? – Eileen Lacerte, Broker/Owner, BHGRE Island Lifestyle.
What potential buyers looking to switch should know when searching for a home, according to experts – Jessica Poulos, BHGRE Northwest Home Team Broker/Owner.
10 Things You Don't Need to Fix Before Selling Your Home – Cynthia Wiley, Broker, BHGRE Paracle, Barry Zimmerman, Sales Associate, BHGRE Florida 1st
What is Standard Ceiling Height? – Christine Shipp, Sales Representative at BHGRE Lifestyles Realty, Linda Terrell-Mazan, Sales Representative at BHGRE Kansas City Homes, Barry Zimmerman, Sales Representative at BHGRE Florida 1st
What is a Powder Room? – Wendy Miller, BHGRE Lifestyle Real Estate Salesperson
What Makes a Good Upgrade Home? – Dana Hall Bradley, Broker/Owner of BHGRE Fine Living and Chrissy Many, Broker with BHGRE Green Team
December
How to Find a Good Relocation Market – Tammy Schotzko, Sales Representative at BHGRE First Choice
9 Issues You Must Address Before Selling Your Home – Cynthia Wiley, Broker, BHGRE Paracle, George Rosko, Salesperson, BHGRE Coccia Realty, Barry Zimmerman, Salesperson, BHGRE Florida 1st & Dot Frank, Salesperson, BHGRE Alliance Group
How to get your security deposit back when moving out of an apartment – James J Cosenza, Sales Associate, BHGRE Green Team