In the past several months I have marketed and sold several vacant properties. Some clients were selling their investment property, their 2nd home, or had already moved and taken their furnishings with them. The question each of those clients asked was: “Should I stage my home, or sell it empty?” My answer is always, “STAGE IT”. … Continue reading To Stage or Not to Stage, That Is the Question
Are You Serious About Buying A Home In 2022? 5 Things To Help You Get Prepared!
Do you know what’s right around the corner? SPRING! You may be thinking, “what the heck…it’s freezing right now”, but you’d be surprised how quickly the spring market comes along each year. You don’t want to suddenly find yourself unprepared and unable to compete when spring comes around. So, here are five things I strongly … Continue reading Are You Serious About Buying A Home In 2022? 5 Things To Help You Get Prepared!
Will the Market Slow Down Soon?
The number one question I’m getting these days: “Do you think the market will slow down soon?”. It’s what everyone wants to know – Sellers want to know if they can wait a while before they put their home on the market or if they’ll miss their opportunity to get the most money if they … Continue reading Will the Market Slow Down Soon?
3 Reasons You Should Sell Your Home Now
I’m about to blow your mind. 2021 is the year of the Seller (for the housing market anyway). Ok, I didn’t blow your mind. You already know this; but do you know why? It’s fairly simple ‘supply and demand’ economics. Supply: there is historically low inventory. In fact, it’s almost an all-time low inventory of … Continue reading 3 Reasons You Should Sell Your Home Now
Why Curb Appeal Matters and How To Improve It
I absolutely love gardening. I love being in the warm sun, getting my hands dirty, and literally getting to reap what I sewed (I mostly grow herbs and strawberries). Let me tell you what I hate though: yard work. I do not like mowing, edging, trimming, removing rocks from the driveway that my son threw…all … Continue reading Why Curb Appeal Matters and How To Improve It
Spring Has Sprung and So Has the Market…Are You Ready?
Spring is upon us and we’re entering Real Estate Go Time! You may know spring is the best time to sell a home, but do you know why? A few reasons are: • Spring brings Buyers who are ready, willing, and able to buy • Income tax return season adds money to Buyers’ down payments … Continue reading Spring Has Sprung and So Has the Market…Are You Ready?
What to Expect When Expecting…To Buy a Home
What pops into your head when you hear the term “millennial”? Is it a joke about avocado toast or skinny jeans? If you are a millennial, are you tired of the jokes already? When I hear the term “millennial”, I think of first-time home buyers. According to NAR’s 2020 Home Buyer Generational Trends Report, 86% … Continue reading What to Expect When Expecting…To Buy a Home
How To Pick the “Right” House
When you close your eyes and picture your perfect home, what do you see? Are you picturing 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a yard? Or are you picturing a location that’s near your parents? Are you picturing a garage? Often house hunting can be prolonged because we don’t truly know what we want. The logistics … Continue reading How To Pick the “Right” House