Selling your first home can be exciting, exhausting and daunting. You have already navigated your home buying experience, but now you are on the other side. Your primary goal is to maximize your profit and there is much to consider before sticking a sign in your front yard. Be prepared to put aside the feelings […]
“Moving is easy and packing is fun,” said nobody ever! Packing up everything you own is stressful and tedious, so follow a few simple tips to make your move more streamlined. Packing Tips for Moving Give yourself time Packing can be overwhelming, so pace yourself to help keep things organized. Pack non-essential or off-season items […]
Much of the country is currently experiencing a strong sellers’ market. Homes are moving quickly and it’s quite likely a property may receive multiple offers. This is a strong position for you if you have your home on the market, but you need to be wise when judging which offer is actually the best one. […]
There are multiple aspects to consider when a senior looks for a new home. Their priorities in a home will likely be very different. This is compared to what was ideal years ago. There may be some financing challenges to work through. Navigating the process can seem challenging. We can show you how to make […]
There are many of us who dream of owning an older home, full of charm and personality. We imagine gorgeous woodwork, wrap-around porches, arched doorways, ornate fireplaces and sweeping carved staircases. All those hopes may come true, but be careful to evaluate the work and expense that can go along with owning an old house. […]
There are many unavoidable tasks to tackle as you prepare to sell your home and move. However, you can reduce some of the home selling stress with this checklist. Use it as a guide to sell your home quickly. You’ve got enough to do already! Relieve Home Selling Stress First: Hire an Agent You want […]
There are advantages to choosing a closing date either close to the first or close to the last of the month. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, you have a vested interest in the closing date working for you. The date is negotiable until the contract offered by the buyer is accepted by […]
Spring has sprung, which means the housing market is in full bloom. “For Sale” signs are sprouting up along with azaleas and dogwoods as buyers start to search for new homes. The Best Time to House Hunt The Facts Each year, around 40 percent of real estate transactions occur between the months of May and […]
Disappointed to find that someone else has already submitted a contract on your dream house? You may want to consider making a backup offer. Making a Backup Offer The housing market has been tight everywhere in recent months. Discuss a backup offer with your real estate agent if you really love the house. Backup offers don’t […]