Home Seller Pre-Inspection – Is It Worth It?
Most homeowners know about home inspections, as they likely went through the process when buying the house. It is an important step in any real estate transaction to help protect the buyer and their lender. It provides useful information about the true condition of the property to help avoid any major surprises after the buyer […]
Affordable Ways to Add Value to Your Home
Are you looking to make some upgrades around your home without breaking the bank? There are some simple and affordable ways you can add value to your house. You don’t have to go through a major renovation or spend a ton of money to make your property a more appealing place to live. What is […]
Real Estate Pricing Strategy
The real estate market is changing. There is still very low housing inventory, which is to the advantage of home sellers. That is one of the biggest reasons home prices have gone up so quickly in recent years. However, the other reason for price increases was historically low mortgage rates. Interest rates have gone up […]
Getting Your Home Ready for the Fall Season
It’s hard to believe August is almost over and that summer is coming to an end soon. Kids are going back to school, and the fall and winter seasons are just around the corner. As a homeowner, there are some steps you can take to get your house or condo in good shape for the […]
5 Real Estate Myths for Home Sellers—Fact or Fiction?
There are many real estate myths out there, especially in today’s seller’s market. Both home buyers and home sellers are making certain assumptions that could be costing them time and/or money. Some of these misconceptions might even be preventing someone from making any type of move in this market. Today, we want to focus on […]
Which Renovations to Consider When Selling Your Home
If you are planning to sell your house in the near future, you will want to take the steps to get your home ready for the market. Sometimes, it just takes some cleaning, minor repairs and home staging to make your house show ready. However, there are other bigger investments you may want to consider. […]
Home Sellers: How to Take Advantage of the Market Pause
Buyer activity has been tapering off in recent months. We are no longer in quite the real estate frenzy of late 2020 and early 2021. What was once one of the strongest seller’s markets we’ve ever seen is gradually coming back down to earth. This is natural, and it is not surprising at all. The […]
Planning Your Home Sale in a Seller’s Market, Part 1
Some people can get a little confused by the notion of a “seller’s market.” There is no doubt we are in a hot seller’s market right now, and we have been in one for quite some time. Housing inventory is low. Home prices are high. Buyer demand is high. Mortgage rates are still relatively low. […]
Exploring the Trend of Multi-Generational Living
Multi-generational living has always been a trend. It’s not uncommon for older parents to move in with their children when they have trouble caring for themselves. It can be less expensive than a retirement home or senior care facility, while also just more convenient for multiple generations to be living in one home. The Impact […]
8 Tips for Improving Your Home Office Space
It may be awhile before many of us get back to the office. With the holiday season, flu season and COVID-19 spikes all happening this winter, many workers are still working from home or were just asked to start working from home. Though we’re still out in the field doing real estate business as needed, […]