Ideally, when you’re selling your home, your property will have the features buyers are looking for—and you can highlight those features in your listing to drum up more buyer attention. But what, exactly, are those features? Home remodeling Porch.com recently surveyed 980 recent home shoppers to find out their must-have features. According to the survey, the most … Continue reading Home Features Buyers Want Right Now
How to Care for Holiday Houseplants
The holidays can be a time of stress, but your houseplants shouldn’t contribute to that. For the holiday season, your poinsettia, holiday cacti, and amaryllis only need sunlight, moisture, and proper drainage. Here is a quick guide about what your houseplants want this holiday season! Your Plant’s Holiday Wishlist Sunlight Light alone isn’t enough - … Continue reading How to Care for Holiday Houseplants
Majority of First-Time Buyers Feel Unprepared For The Homebuying Process
For most first-time buyers, purchasing a home is the biggest purchase of their lives—but according to a recent survey, the majority of them don’t exactly feel prepared. A recent article from REALTOR Magazine outlined a survey from first-time homebuyer survey from real estate resource Framework, which found that the majority of first-time homebuyers feel unprepared to buy. … Continue reading Majority of First-Time Buyers Feel Unprepared For The Homebuying Process
The What + Why For Home Warranties
If you’ve only ever rented before, the necessity of a home warranty may be unknown to you. As a renter, you are used to a landlord who will fix any issues you run into - but that all changes when you become a homeowner. Now, when a water heater breaks or the fridge starts to … Continue reading The What + Why For Home Warranties
New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Buy A Home in 2020
If 2020 is the year for you to buy a home, consider making these 5 New Year’s resolutions to help you be as prepared as possible to become a homeowner. 1. Cut down on monthly subscriptions. With each month, there is a new subscription service out there. What starts as convenience turns into an endless … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Buy A Home in 2020
AVOID THESE MISTAKES THAT DELAY LENDER APPROVALS
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, you’re likely realizing that one of the most important parts of the process is getting approved for a mortgage that works for you. To get the best rate and avoid losing your deposit, steer clear of these common mistakes. Leaving out details from your financial profile. The … Continue reading AVOID THESE MISTAKES THAT DELAY LENDER APPROVALS
Thanks To Remote Work, The Demand For Home Offices Is On The Rise
More people than ever are working from home. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 24 percent of employed people in the US work from home at least part of the time—and that number jumps to 42% of workers with advanced degrees. And as more people make the shift towards working from home, the demand … Continue reading Thanks To Remote Work, The Demand For Home Offices Is On The Rise
The Seller Rejected Your Offer – What Now?
Finding the right home is a serious process. Just like any other long term commitment, you’ve likely spent a great deal of time finding a home that you love and can picture yourself spending your life in. So what happens when you think you’ve found the right one but the seller rejects your offer? Here … Continue reading The Seller Rejected Your Offer – What Now?
6 Ways to Protect Your Home (& Trick-or-Treaters) This Halloween
From spooky decor to candy galore, the Halloween season is meant to be a fun and festive time for all ages. But according to Traveler’s insurance, along with tricks and treats, this autumn holiday sees 17% more crime-related home insurance claims filed than any other day of the year. With theft and vandalism prevalent, taking precautions … Continue reading 6 Ways to Protect Your Home (& Trick-or-Treaters) This Halloween
How To Handle Downsizing
Moving itself always has the tendency to sound stressful, but adding downsizing to the mix can seem daunting. There are certain challenges that come with downsizing, but that doesn’t mean it has to be more stressful. By changing the way you approach downsizing and moving, the experience can actually be a positive one. Downsizing gives … Continue reading How To Handle Downsizing
