It’s no secret that the US rental market is tight. Even though the market has started to cool, rental prices remain 18% higher than pre-pandemic levels. That’s excellent news for property investors, but they must still be careful when choosing tenants. Long tenant queues would make any landlord happy, but the folks lining up might…
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Historic homes, even when in disrepair, simply cannot be beaten for their “olde worlde” property charm. Remodeling them, however, can be a challenge for new owners. Any property in an officially designated historic district – either national, state, or local – will be subject to rules and regulations laid down by local planning authorities or…
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American homeowners continue to see the value of their homes rise as buyers remain poised for the beginning of interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve. Anticipated falls in mortgage costs have yet to materialize as the Fed remains concerned about the risk of inflation due to the nation’s strong economic performance and buoyant employment…
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With the Federal Reserve taking longer to reduce our mortgage costs than we had all anticipated, many smart homeowners are casting their net to find their best home loan deal. Around 350,000 Americans are coming off their five-year, fixed-rate mortgage deal this year, according to research from Ice Mortgage Technology. So, plenty of lenders are…
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A well-maintained and beautifully presented home will always have a significant impact on potential buyers and maximize value when the time comes to sell. While you may be tempted to hire professionals for every home improvement project, many DIY tasks can make a big difference without breaking the bank. As an experienced real estate agent…
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It’s always fun to find a new and exciting piece of technology that helps you run your home better. As an experienced real estate agent, I’m constantly seeking innovative tools and resources that help improve my performance and assist my clients. Recently, I dived into IKEA’s new AI tool, called Kreativ, to check out whether…
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It’s incredible the difference that furniture can make to the value of a home in the eyes of prospective buyers. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I’ve seen how the right furnishings can transform even a modest house, apartment or condo into a desirable residence that appeals to buyers and increases its…
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When you hear the words “chaos” and “garden” in the same sentence, you’d be forgiven for thinking the backyard would be full of weeds and dead plants. But “chaos” has become a new term for transforming a garden into an unruly treasure trove of plants. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I’m…
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More than half of the buyers in America want their agent to help them find their most suitable property, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The study, Profile of Home Buyers, says the desire to make the agent go home-hunting is buyers’ No.1 priority in the current market. It…
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It’s no secret America is experiencing a real estate market in which the seller has the upper hand. Historically low rates of homes coming onto the market have created this situation, even though our mortgage costs remain high as the Federal Reserve continues to keep the cash rate high to fight inflationary pressures. Yet even…
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