As Americans enjoy their summer vacations, it has become increasingly hard to get a solid fix on real estate. Prospective buyers and sellers await interest rate cuts, any inflationary impact of tariffs and wonder what the inevitable flow-through to the housing market will be. As one Zillow economist observed, Americans are playing a “wait-and-see” game…
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With the number of homes on the market increasing, and the summer sales season coming to a close in a few weeks, first-time buyers have a rare opportunity. There’s more choice than there has been for nearly six years, and research suggests a quarter of all sales are only finalized after the seller has given…
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The importance of your relationship with your agent should never be underestimated – they can make or break a successful buying or selling experience. You want to have confidence they’re on your team and invested in making the best deal possible on your behalf. An experienced, quality agent will help protect you from a few…
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Repainting the interior of your home is never a small task. The interruption to the household can be substantial. It’s not just the fact you have to move furniture and put down drop-sheets to protect against paint drips, but the fumes tend to stick around for a few days. Repainting is often an important step…
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Knowing your buyer is an essential part of executing a successful property transaction – and every seller should expect their agent to have an intimate knowledge of their target market. With GenZ and Millennials either buying their first homes or upgrading to a second, they have become an important part of the market. While most…
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If you’re looking to downsize, you may enjoy a somewhat tongue-in-cheek analysis from the web portal Zillow, which has looked at some of the most extreme amenities being offered inside apartment and condo complexes. They go far beyond the old-school “pool and spa” pitch. And tennis courts . . . meh. Choosing to downsize in…
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It’s never too late to attract motivated buyers when your home is positioned correctly. Neighborhoods continue to see steady interest from buyers, and while market conditions can shift, one thing remains consistent: well-prepared homes that are priced appropriately tend to stand out. Buyers are often willing to move forward when they see value, especially if…
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Many owners work incredibly hard to prepare their homes for sale, but sometimes the end result is a presentation that feels a little lackluster or is missing an essential spark. It’s not always easy to put your finger on the problem. The owner has followed all the basic guidelines for decluttering and depersonalizing, yet something…
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The popularity of sci-fi shows and the fascination with Space Age architecture is alive and well in the United States. Owners seeking to rebuild or remodel their homes continue to explore so-called Space Age designs, or more appropriately retro-futuristic designs that now come with all the energy-saving technologies developed over the past decade. Back in…
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Owning a home is more affordable now than at any time in the past three years, according to analysis from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). A negligible drop in values – down 0.2% in June compared with May – combined with an aggressive campaign of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada (BoC)…
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