When market fortunes turn, buyers should never assume sellers will discount to make the transaction easy. Often, competition for desirable properties can be intense, and that swings the pendulum back to the seller. But there are still some strategies you can use to win the deal. Find a great agent You want someone with experience…
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Entering the real estate market as a first-time buyer can be challenging, especially when property prices seem to be constantly rising. However, it’s important to stay positive and focused on your goal of homeownership. As an experienced real estate agent, I’ve seen many first-time buyers successfully navigate changing market conditions. Here are some tips to…
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Moving home is often considered one of life’s most stressful events, but technology can help simplify the process. There are numerous apps designed to assist with various aspects of moving. Here’s how you can find the right apps to make your move smoother: Avvinue You begin by filling out a questionnaire. Based on your answers, it…
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It doesn’t matter what time of year you decide to sell, there’s always a list of season-specific tasks that must be completed to ensure your home is presentation-perfect when buyers start walking through your door. If you’re planning your move right now, you’ll be figuring out how to make the most of the winter market…
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As the American economy changes down gears in an effort to quell post-pandemic inflation, it’s easy to over-read the impact on real estate. Like many sectors of economy, the pendulum of power continually swings between seller and buyer. In property, as Americans face higher mortgage costs, the momentum is coming back towards the buyer after…
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Small business might be the backbone of America, but those who have the courage to go down this path, often also providing employment for others, can find it challenging to secure a mortgage. While lenders may set a higher bar for the self-employed, it is worth persevering with an application. If you use a mortgage…
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If you’re weighing up the pros and cons of selling your home or remodeling, there’s a temptation to stay in place, shying away from the commitment of finding a new home in a highly active and competitive market. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’ve worked with many clients who began their home-selling journey…
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans who can’t get through their early morning routine without a coffee, have you ever wondered about the possibility of reusing all those grinds that you tip in the trash? Coffee grinds are excellent fertilizer and perfect for a small balcony garden for a condo or apartment and…
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As utility bills continue to rise, you might be wondering if there’s a way to reduce these costs and what impact this would have on the future resale of your home. These are smart questions, because energy-efficient homes are highly desirable among buyers who want low power bills as they tailor their lives to deal…
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With summer disappearing into the distance and the fall fast upon us, homeowners aiming to sell in the next few months have an excellent opportunity to exploit the change of seasons. While there is never a wrong time of year to sell a property, the cozy days of fall and winter can work if you…
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