June 1, 2023
National Real Estate Market Update for 2023
All market offer opportunities for buyers and sellers but the unique market we are currently experiencing has some tangible benefits for both sides....
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May 1, 2023
How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget
STOP WAITING for the "perfect" time to buy a home. Keep in mind, starter homes are rarely forever homes, but merely a first step onto the property ladder. By gaining a foothold in the real estate market now, you can set yourself up to afford a more expensive property in the future....
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April 1, 2023
Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households
Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks....
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March 1, 2023
My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or receive bad advice—can end up stuck (months later) with a property that hasn’t sold....
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November 1, 2022
7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign in the yard and wait for buyers to bang down the door. If you want to net the most money possible for your property in today’s market, you’ll need an effective game plan and a skilled...
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July 25, 2022
Yoga Practice Not Yoga Perfect
Yoga is a practice, not a perfect. Like most of life we have to keep working at it everyday to get better, be better. Taking a beat, a deep breath when faced with a frustrating situation can make the difference between compassion and judgement....
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July 1, 2022
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the most money possible. Whatever your circumstances, the road to the closing table can be riddled with obstacles — from issues with showings and negotiations to inspection surprises. But many of these complications are avoidable when you have...
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June 24, 2022
3 SOLID REASONS TO SELL YOUR HOME IN THE SUMMER
3 SOLID REASONS TO SELL YOUR HOME IN THE SUMMER Summer is for travel, soaking up the sun, enjoying the outdoors, finding ways to occupy your kids so they don’t complain about being bored everyday. Summer is for longer days, dining Al Fresco, slowing down and regrouping. Am I right? So why would summer be a good time to sell your home? Here are three excellent reasons 1. People have more time, are more relaxed and enjoy viewing homes in warmer and drier weather 2. Buyers with school age kids want to find their...
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June 17, 2022
SOLD: IT’S THE GOAL BUT NOT THE GLORY
Realtors are not sales people! There I said it. Contrary to public opinion, reputation and all the negative attention that gets dumped on us we don't "sell" property. We manage and build relationships, guide clients through complicated and emotional transactions and creative problem solve. Realtors wear many hats but have one focus - our clients. What is best for them, how we can help them, how we can make their real estate dreams come true and hopefully with joy and the least amount of stress. Some clients don't make it easy My...
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October 29, 2021
Shut Down Home Intruders with These 7 Safety Strategies
Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses. Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home invasion. Most burglars won’t go to extreme lengths to enter a residence. They are looking for easy access with minimal risk. A monitored security system can be an effective deterrent—homes without one are 300% more likely to be burglarized—but...
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