Category: Winter

Upsizers’ guide to buying and selling in a winter market

The real estate market, much like the weather, experiences its own kind of seasonality.  While the spring and summer months often bring a flurry of activity, the winter season typically ushers in a period where upsizers can put their home on the market with confidence but enjoy a little more time choosing their next purchase.…
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Essential tips for moving home and staying sane

There’s a unique charm to relocating during the winter months. Beyond the practical benefits like lower moving costs and less competition for housing, a winter move offers a chance to embrace a new city’s cozy side and experience its winter magic firsthand. Undeniably, winter moves present unique challenges. Icy roads, the looming threat of snowstorms,…
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How investors can capitalize on the chill of winter

Winter offers a unique set of circumstances for those seeking investment properties. This time of year brings a different dynamic to the market, presenting advantages for potential investors. The reduced competition from buyers is probably the biggest bonus that investors might enjoy. However, that’s not to say there won’t be buyers in the market, especially…
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Upsizer and Downsizer tips for selling and then buying

The winter real estate market, often characterized by less competition and a more relaxed pace, presents unique opportunities for upsizing to a bigger property or taking it down a notch and downsizing. The fascinating element of buying a new home is that you’re going to be both a buyer and seller.  And while the prime…
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Checking for home insulation problems

Are you at home, wondering why you’re spending so much on your heating bills and still feeling a chilly draft? If so, I doubt you’re the only one.  Some 90% of residential properties are under-insulated, according to measurements taken by the Home Energy Rating System (HERS). It’s claimed that Americans would reduce electricity consumption by…
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Eight reasons to sell this winter

There are some great reasons to sell your home during the winter, whether that’s by necessity or choice. Check out these seven top tips that weigh up the advantages and challenges of selling at this time of year. Less competition Fewer homes are for sale at this time of year. That’s good news for you,…
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Winterizing tasks easy to miss

If you’re a little late in readying your home for the ravages of winter, don’t fret – it’s not too late. Maintenance is essential to owning a home, but when life gets super busy, finding the time to finish all those little jobs you promised to tick off your list is challenging. Follow this checklist…
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Plants to avoid pruning in winter

As the winter days close in, it’s tempting to survey your garden and consider cutting back some of your plants to give them the best chance of weathering the freezing temperatures. It’s an excellent strategy for many trees and shrubs, reducing the risk of winter mildew and encouraging future growth and flowering in the spring. …
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Make buyers feel at home this winter

Winter is always a special time to put your home on the market.  Buyers will often be grateful to come indoors, having battled the elements to arrive at your home for their walkthrough. So, this is the perfect opportunity to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will cast your home in an incredibly positive…
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Keep your home fire-safe this winter

Winter is a time to make your home super-cozy with a roaring fireplace, the heating system cranked up, throw rugs draped over sofas and holiday decorations to brighten your day against the gray outside. However, what you do to warm your home can also create a fire hazard. American fire departments report approximately 1.4 million…
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