With the holiday season upon us, finding time to prepare your apartment for sale can be challenging. Thanksgiving is just behind us, so apartment buyers will be keen to walk through your property before the nation slows down for YuleTide, Hanukkah and New Year. If you find yourself in this position,these tips will ensure prospective…
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Doubt is the curse of real estate buyers and sellers. Continually asking yourself “what-if” questions about the trajectory of prices, mortgage costs and even market sentiment can sow so much uncertainty you suffer decision paralysis. While current market conditions are challenging to understand, paying too much attention to generalized reports may be a mistake. The…
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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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If your company is transferring you, or you’ve decided it’s time to make a fresh start elsewhere, you’ll be among the thousands of Americans who begin searching for a new property at this time of year. For the most part, only serious buyers check out the real estate scene in winter. The tire-kickers who waste…
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Whether you should buy a new home before selling your current property has been a question since the beginning of the modern real estate market. The answer depends on factors ranging from your risk profile, financial situation and market conditions. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I’ve been working with clients with…
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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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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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As we approach the end of the year, it’s worthwhile taking stock of what has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for real estate buyers and sellers. It culminated in three influential industry associations recently joining forces to persuade the Biden administration to urgently address home ownership affordability. The historically wide gap between the interest…
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There are few greater pleasures than opening your home to family and friends for a special occasion, and Thanksgiving is one of the most important events on the calendar. But entertaining folks does not come without its workload. These ideas will hopefully help you have a great Thanksgiving! Make a plan It’s a great idea…
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Preparing your home for the onslaught of winter weather should help protect your property from damage and save you big bucks on your heating bills. Winterizing your home requires focus on the exterior and interior, where gaps under doors and in baseboards will suck out the hot air you’ve spent serious dollars generating. It’s just…
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