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The Power of Scent: How Aromas Can Make Your Property Irresistible
When it comes to selling your home, of course, you want to create the most inviting atmosphere possible. One of the most effective ways to do this is through scent. Real estate agents for generations have suggested baking cookies or breads to provide a “homey” sense...
Why Didn’t My House Sell?
There is nothing more frustrating for a seller than to watch houses around them sell like hotcakes while theirs lingers on the market. Finally, when the listing expires, they find themselves asking why. Why didn’t my house sell? In a robust housing market like we’ve...
Should You Repair or Replace a Roof?
One of the most important elements of any home is the roof. The roof is the first line of defense in protecting the home from weather-related issues, such as wind, fire, and rain. Over time, the constant abuse can take its toll, and your roof will require some...
The Real Reason Your Agent Wants You Gone During Showings
There are several good reasons for homeowners to make themselves scarce when potential buyers come to view their houses. While one motivation is avoiding problematic comments, there are other benefits to giving prospective buyers space during showings. For one, an...
Removing Uncertainties When Buying and Selling
Buyers and sellers are feeling the uncertainty in the housing market. With rising interest rates and a slower selling pace, it may seem overwhelming. If you are planning to both sell your home and buy a new one, the current environment may be even more frustrating....
Avoid Short Term Rental Home Mistakes Before You Buy
The short-term rental (STR) market has exploded in the last few years. As America’s workforce raced home, people realized that they could work from anywhere. This, coupled with the desire to isolate oneself and family from other people during vacations, created a...
Warm Up Your Rooms this Fall with a Ventless Fireplace
When it comes to making a room feel warm and inviting, nothing compares to the charm of a fireplace. The problem is not every room has the proper construction necessary to add a traditional wood-burning or gas fireplace. This is where a ventless fireplace can step in,...
Avoid Short Term Rental Home Mistakes Before You Buy
The short-term rental (STR) market has exploded in recent years. As America’s workforce raced home, people realized that they could work from anywhere. As the trend boomed, large and small investors jumped into the stream and bought properties to market as short-term...
Small Design Changes that Have Big Impact
With the change of seasons, attention turns from the backyard to our indoor spaces. With the cooler months ahead and more time spent indoors, who wouldn’t love a quick living space refresh? Fortunately, you don’t need to completely revamp everything to have a new...
Prepare Your Home for FHA Financing
When listing your home for sale, the most important consideration is how to get the most attention from potential buyers. It’s simple, the more buyers interested in your home the better. You have already considered how to build curb appeal and staging the home for...
How to Respond to a Lowball Offer
After all the hard work it takes to ready a home for sale, it can be so discouraging to find the first offer you get is a lowball offer. Regardless of the market, there are buyers who write offers 10%, 20%, even 30% below list price. While most of these offers are...
7 Common Homebuyer Regrets
Most homebuyers don’t regret becoming homeowners. In fact, owning a home is one of the biggest contributors to lifestyle satisfaction. But this doesn’t mean that these homebuyers don’t have regrets about their buying choices. Most new homeowners will happily share...