There are countless TV shows and column inches written in magazines and on internet sites about how to prepare your house for sale and maximize its value – but what if you don’t have the cash for a fancy bathroom remodel or to pay a landscaping company to give you instant curb appeal? Not everyone…
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Across America, we’ve been experiencing a seller’s market as buyers compete over a limited number of homes for sale amid steep mortgage costs. We’ve also seen something unexpected – an increase in the number of “tiny home” designs coming onto the market to give first-time buyers a foothold in the real estate market. If you…
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The concerns of homeowners and first-time buyers are re-emerging as one of the hottest topics of the presidential election. Forget the name-calling and conventions that we’ve seen recently because it’s clear our votes are going to come down to important issues such as who can best manage the economy – and plans for the real…
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Anxiety over mortgage costs has challenged America’s real estate market as buyers try to figure out how the Federal Reserve’s interest policy will hit their household bottom line in the short term. Media consistently reports how many upgraders on 2% mortgage deals now face renegotiated loans demanding 6%-7%, but it doesn’t always have to be…
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When you offer buyers something truly unique about your home, you’re sure to generate interest. Too often, buyers walk through homes that look and feel so similar many properties become a blurred memory – a key reason why you need an experienced and trusted agent to make your home memorable and help maximize its value.…
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If you’re preparing to make the most of the emerging optimism in America’s housing market, then you should be focusing on styling your home for a fall sale. Fall is a great time to sell your home. In my experience, you’ll attract a far greater proportion of genuine buyers who are keen to strike a…
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Many “wannabe” buyers and sellers are attempting to read the tea leaves of the property market at the moment, trying to determine when mortgage costs will fall and how that event will impact the cost of homes. Predictions earlier this year that we could expect up to four rate cuts before the Holidays – a…
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Celebrities have been making real estate headlines with more high-profile luxury sales, and a luxury apartment featuring in a music video. Superstar singer and actor Jennifer Lopez has finally sold her New York penthouse for $23 million. She and her husband, the actor and producer/writer Ben Afleck, recently put their Beverly Hills mansion on the…
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It’s no secret the US is in the midst of a strong seller’s market. Yet even with so many eager buyers out there, knowing how best to negotiate with them is crucial for home sellers. After all, the goal of selling a home is to receive the highest possible price – and this is especially…
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These lazy days of summer can lull you into a false sense of security if you’re planning to sell your home this fall. Consider spending some of your spare time working on your home to maximize its value, even if that means missing out on the occasional trip to enjoy the warm weather. Making a…
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