So you’re ready to put your home on the market and to you, everything looks great. Unfortunately, much of the wear and tear on your home becomes unnoticeable when it is something you see everyday. While you may not think about the one light switch that doesn’t work or the chipping paint in the guest … Continue reading Repairs To Make Before Selling Your Home
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Keep Your Belongings Safe During An Open House
Open houses are a great way to introduce your home to buyers. But unfortunately, your open house might attract people who have no interest in buying your property (or anything, for that matter), and instead are looking for a quick and easy way to burglarize your home. Luckily, there are steps you can take to … Continue reading Keep Your Belongings Safe During An Open House
Entry-Level Homeowners Are in the Driver’s Seat
One thing helping homeowners right now is price appreciation, especially in the entry-level market. In the latest Home Price Insights report, CoreLogic reveals how home prices increased by 4% year-over-year and projects prices will rise 5.2% by December 2020. Why is this good news for the homeowners? When prices appreciate, homeowners gain equity. In addition, those planning to sell this … Continue reading Entry-Level Homeowners Are in the Driver’s Seat
Thinking of Selling? Now May Be the Time.
The real estate market is entering the year like a lion. There’s no indication it will lose that roar, assuming inventory continues to come to market.
How Buyers & Sellers Can Prepare For An Early Start To The Spring Market
Is January the new April? When it comes to the real estate market, experts say yes. Regardless of whether that famous groundhog sees his shadow, a recent article on CNBC suggests spring will arrive early this year—at least when it comes to the housing market. In fact, some are speculating that January may very well be the … Continue reading How Buyers & Sellers Can Prepare For An Early Start To The Spring Market
Home Features Buyers Want Right Now
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 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
The Right Photos Can Make or Break Your Home Sale
There’s a lot that goes into successfully selling your home, from listing at the right time to hiring the right agent. But there’s one asset you might not have thought of that can make or break your home sale—and that’s the right photos. A recent article in the Washington Post explored the importance of photos in the … Continue reading The Right Photos Can Make or Break Your Home Sale
Majority of Americans Say Real Estate Is A Strong Investment
There are a number of reasons to purchase real estate, from having a place to call your own to providing a sense of safety and stability for your family. But one of the biggest reasons people buy homes is for the investment opportunity. According to a recent survey, the majority of Americans think real estate … Continue reading Majority of Americans Say Real Estate Is A Strong Investment
Home Updates To Make After A Decade
Have you lived in your current home for at least 10 years and are starting to wonder what needs replaced or updated? Even if you make maintenance a priority, some things in your home are going to need updated or replaced after they’ve been used for 10 years. Here are 8 updates to consider making … Continue reading Home Updates To Make After A Decade
