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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The median price of an existing American home has hit a record high, increasing 2% year-over-year in June to $435,300. The value of an existing home has increased almost $141,000 in the past five years, according to the latest “Existing-Home Sales Report”, issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Just 12 months ago, the…
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Investors and landlords wondering about the future value of real estate may find inspiration from new data indicating American property has hit new heights of popularity with foreigners. Investment by international buyers is up 33.2%, according to the National Association of Realtors. They spent $56 billion on 78,100 properties between April 2024 and last March.…
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Are the walls closing in on you? Does the feeling of a growing family feel almost suffocating? Are the kids getting to an age when it’s not just impractical but emotionally impossible to share a bedroom? Are your parents getting a little old to maintain their own home? If the answer to any of these…
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Shutting the front door as you leave for your vacation – whether you’re heading overseas or somewhere in the United States – gives most people cause for pause. They will often ask themselves simple questions: Are all the appliances turned off? Have I locked the back door? Are all the windows secured? It’s a natural…
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Every market moves in cycles and the current environment requires a little more work to strike a deal if you’re the seller. As we move into a temporary period favoring the buyer, it’s more important than ever to find an agent who can generate multiple offers and even spark a bidding war. Creating tension between…
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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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Property maintenance is not the headache many folks make it out to be. It’s true a house or an apartment needs to be maintained to ensure small problems don’t become big ones. But it’s not going to take over your life! Most owners will keep a casual eye on the state of their property or…
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If there is one golden rule that owners selling their home should know, it’s this: first impressions count. Buyers have been known to drive to a home or apartment complex but then keep on going because they simply didn’t like what they saw. Complaints stemming from a poor first impression are numerous – untidy yard,…
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