Moving can be a life-altering experience for a child. If you are moving out of the area and your children will be attending a new school, the difficulties for children may only be magnified. However, there are plenty of things you can do for your children during the moving process that can turn a stressful event into a time of excitement. Here are some suggestions. 1. Share the news early Once you have made...

Whether you’re ready to settle into your first home or looking to buy your fifth; are moving cross-country or cross-town, it’s smart to identify which attributes of a new home are most important to you. Be sure to sit down with your real estate agent and discuss your needs and wants for your new house. Here are five topics to think about when buying a home: 1) What You Can’t Live Without Our lifestyle...

Thinking of selling your home? Before you place the “For Sale” sign in front of your house, there are a few things you should consider in order to maximize your home value and make the sales process smooth and efficient.  Be prepared to discuss the following subjects with your real estate agent when you’re ready to sell your home and you’ll be one step ahead in the market. 1) Best Time of Year to Put...

As we continue to expand to meet the needs of our clients here at Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty, we are now on Twitter. So why not join us there, not only will you find the same great service there but also things like articles and helpful information that will assist you further in your search for a home. So be sure to tell a friend, the more the merrier and we hope to see you soon. Twitter.com/AckleyRealty

On October 16th, 2009 here at Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty, we  joined in to show our support for finding a cure and promoting the awareness for breast cancer.  This year alone nearly 200,000 new cases have been diagnosed and as many as 40,000 deaths have occurred because of breast cancer. To show our support for those who are survivors, family and friends of survivors and/or victims of the disease our staff...