Fall's arrival ushers in colorful foliage, pumpkin spice and cooler temperatures.
With fun fall activities waiting in the wings, it’s easy to forget the steps to take now to prepare your home for winter’s arrival. Avoid being left out in the cold with these 10 important maintenance tips!
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First-time home buyers are given an amazing opportunity to build wealth for retirement through owning real estate.
Different from past generations that raised kids and retired in the same spot, most first-time home buyers stay in their starter home for only a short time – lasting only 2-5 years. For a new generation of first-time buyers, we need a new strategy. Here are my top 3 controversial tips if you are thinking of buying your first home. For many, the new year starts in August – not January. Back to school season brings about new routines that we settle into for the upcoming months.
Getting your home back on track before it’s back to school makes the transition a lot less stressful. Here are our top tips for decluttering and organizing your home in a snap. The promise of warmer days heats up the spring real estate market. While listings flood the market mid-March to early May, the spring market technically starts shortly after the new year and runs through mid-summer.
Real estate’s second half of the year historically brings less inventory as sellers take off for summer vacations, prepare for school, and look ahead towards holiday festivities. Typically, new listings taper off from July into the fall with the market entering a mild hibernation November into the new year. While we expect already low inventory levels to fizzle in the second half of the year, buyers who shop later this year may find some of the market’s hottest deals. If you are thinking of listing or buying the second half of 2023, here are the top things you need to watch. Pet-Friendly Homes: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Home a Welcoming Place for Furry Friends6/7/2023 With 67% of households being home to at least one pet, pet-friendly house features weigh heavily in the minds of home buyers.
According to the American Health Foundation, having a pet contributes to more physical activity, less stress, lower blood pressure, and alleviates depression. With all those benefits, no wonder so many become pet parents who value a home accommodating their furry friends. Here are a few things to consider or create in a home to make sure it is a four-footed dream. Not only will these tips offer you and Fido more enjoyment while you live there, but they will also add value to your home when it’s time to sell. In Part 1 of this series, we highlighted how homeowners can access the necessary up-front cash through savings, investment accounts, equity in their home and other solutions to purchase a home before they sell.
Having a place to go before you list is the key to being able to list confidently in a low inventory, seller’s market. But even homeowners who can’t access upfront cash have options. I present Part 2 of my case. Many homeowners are hesitant to list their home because…where on earth will they go once they do? Proud claims about double digit showings, multiple offers, and outrageous bidding wars sound great…until you realize that’s the competition you are up against when it’s your turn to buy!
Many sit on the sidelines - unmoved by sales pitches and rightly concerned about the next step for their family. But what if I told you that there are ways to navigate a transition successfully even in the toughest market? And, no, it doesn’t include your family finding themselves homeless. Don’t believe me? Allow me five minutes to present my case in the first of this two-part series. You just may find yourself convinced beyond a reasonable doubt. Over 200 Million Americans planned summer travel last year. This year, early planning and summer holidays are already underway.
Before you leave for your well-earned trip, don’t forget to pack the sunscreen and complete our Home Away Checklist! Taking these 15 steps ensures your home is as safe as possible while you are away enjoying the sun and fun. If you are thinking of buying a home, the 2023 housing market promises to be especially challenging to navigate. Here are 3 reasons why, and how you should respond.
Interest rates affect real estate. What affects interest rates?
By now, we may all have heard so much "rate hike" talk that we are numb to it. But for real estate, interest rates are one key indicator of whether we will find ourselves in a sellers’ market or a buyers’ market. This week and next are going to be big for the rates market and for the spring real estate market. Here's why! |
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