When concerns about Covid-19 first overtook our world in early spring, many people feared the housing market would be yet another casualty of the virus. While the market did initially see a downturn, that dip was very short-term, and housing sales have skyrocketed in the other direction. What explains the change? How has the housing market remained so strong while …
Things to Consider When Selling Your Home During the Holidays
Many experts will have you believe that if you want to sell your home, you’d better list it in the spring to capitalize on the spring and summer home buying season. They aren’t wrong – April is the month of peak home prices, when you can expect to receive the highest price for your property when it hits the market. …
Tips for Selling Your Home this Fall
Spring and summer are often considered the best seasons for selling your home, but with our current strong seller’s market, it’s always a good time to list! Houses are barely hitting the market before they are snapped up, and in most areas, the available housing inventory is not currently keeping up with demands. This is great news for sellers, and …
What’s Really Important on Your Inspection Report
It’s a standard part of the process with every home purchase – having a thorough home inspection conducted buy a reliable inspection company. If you overlook the inspection, you could end up purchasing an endless money pit, full of serious issues that are not easily seen by the untrained eye. When you receive your home inspection report, you should immediately …
How Your Pets Affect Your Home Listing
You consider your dog a member of the family. Your cat brings you endless joy. Your parakeet’s morning chirps are music to your ears. If you feel this way about your pets, you may assume everyone else does as well. While the pet ownership rate in the United States is at 67% of homes, just because a potential buyer has …
How Much Do You Know About Home Appraisals?
If you have ever purchased or sold a home, then you are familiar with the part of the home sale process known as the appraisal. But what exactly is an appraisal, and why is it important for you to have one? An appraisal is an official valuation of the property in question, conducted by a trained and authorized individual. Appraisals …
What is Your Home Really Worth?
You don’t have to be preparing your home to sell to be curious about what it is really worth. In fact, it’s a wise financial decision to always stay abreast of the current real estate trends and home values in your area. But where do you go to find an accurate estimate for your home’s current worth? There are two …
Don’t Forget These Details When Staging Your Home
You already know the importance of home staging when it comes to selling your home. Decluttering, thorough cleaning and removing personal items are all of our first steps when we get ready to stage our homes. Anything and everything about how your home looks, feels, and even smells can influence a buyer’s decision as to whether or not to put …
Keeping Your Home Safe While Selling
You’ve decluttered, organized and stowed away all overly personal possessions. You’ve made basic repairs and spent time cleaning up your flower beds and outdoor living space to give your home that extra pop of curb appeal. You may think you have thought of everything when it comes to selling your home, but have you considered home security measures that may …