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How To Get Designer Looks For Your Home On A Budget
Who doesn’t love to spend time browsing through home magazines? Every season there are new looks and trends. While some are easy to achieve with a little paint, others would require extensive redecorating and design. A trip to the mall with high-end home stores is not...
Choosing the Right Community – Six Questions to Ask
Nothing is more frustrating than finding a wonderful house and then realizing that the neighborhood is not as great. Everyone has heard the expression, “location, location, location,” and it’s one of the main reasons homeowners say they love their home. Yes, the...
Buyer’s Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!
Seeing “as is” on a home listing can make some homebuyers nervous. The first thought often is, “what’s wrong with the home”? In fact, the term “as is” should not scare you away from a home that otherwise looks like a good fit. Understanding the term, its use, and how...
Buyer’s Don’t Let “As Is” Scare You!
Seeing “as is” on a home listing can make some homebuyers nervous. The first thought often is, “what’s wrong with the home”? In fact, the term “as is” should not scare you away from a home that otherwise looks like a good fit. Understanding the term, its use, and how...
How to Find a Pet-Friendly Neighborhood
In a tight housing market, finding the right home for you and your family may feel like a needle-in-the-haystack effort. Add to this the need for a pet-friendly neighborhood and you may feel like it is impossible. The good news is that more communities are considering...
Should You Offer Financial Concessions when Selling?
When selling your home, at some point the question of financial concessions will arise. These may be credits for closing costs, repairs, or upgrades and these incentives may improve your ability to sell the home, especially if the home is not in turn-key condition....
Drone Photography – What To Know
Drone photography has revolutionized the way real estate agents market their listings. Highlighting the location or neighborhood can help potential buyers learn more about the property and increase interest in the home. But it is not as simple as buying a drone and...
How to Determine a Good Area for a Short-term Rental
Owning a successful short-term rental home is more than just finding a great property. Choosing a home to invest in is the only aspect of the investment, the area is just as important. Just as you would before opening a store or restaurant, careful analysis should...
5 Commonly Overlooked Items to Address Before Listing Your Home for Sale
Selling your home is a significant step and one of large financial consequences. Of course, you want to maximize your profit to allow you to achieve your future goals. You are aware that you need to make sure the home is in good condition and has “curb appeal,” but...
Are HOA Fees Really Necessary?
In addition to mortgage payments, homeowner’s insurance costs, and property taxes, some homes are also located within a planned community that requires monthly HOA fees. HOA (Homeowner’s Association) costs may feel like junk fees and homeowners may not always feel...
Multi-Generational Living – A Path to Affordable Homeownership
In today’s increasingly expensive housing market, multi-generational living has emerged as a practical solution for families seeking homeownership. By pooling resources and sharing living spaces, this lifestyle not only allows more people to achieve their dream of...
Pricing Your Home for Sale When Everyone Else is Overpriced
The past few years have been exciting for home sellers. Not only were home prices historically high but buyers were well qualified and enjoying low interest rates. Today’s housing market is dramatically different in many areas of the country. If you are considering...