October 04, 2017
Renting vs. Buying in Today’s Market
Posted in Buying and Selling by Marilou Ubungen
The debate about whether it makes more financial sense to rent or buy has been raging for decades. Advocates of buying say: When you rent, you’re essentially paying someone else’s mortgage. Buying, on the other hand, is an investment—one that can significantly increase in value every year you continue living in the home.
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September 27, 2017
Getting Organized Is Good for Your Home and Your Health
Posted in Selling and Living by Marilou Ubungen
The HomeGain National Home Improvement Survey has been asking real estate professionals across the country the same question: What are the top 10 things a homeowner can do to get their home ready to sell? And every year, the number one answer is: clean and de-clutter.
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September 18, 2017
I'm Ready To Downsize But How Do I Start?
Posted in Buying and Selling by Windermere Guest Author
Are you thinking about downsizing but don’t know how to make the tricky transition work? How do you buy a new place before you sell your current home?
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August 23, 2017
How to Avoid the Most Common Buying/Selling Mistakes
Posted in Buying and Selling by Tara Sharp
There’s nothing more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling than buying a home. However, it’s a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. How can you avoid those potential pitfalls and common mistakes? Look to your real estate professional for advice and keep these guidelines in mind:
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August 16, 2017
Downsizing: 5 Things to Consider
Posted in Buying and Selling by Tara Sharp
Downsizing is on the minds of many homeowners today. Some are ready to retire. Others want to live more simply. Many want to save money and say goodbye to home maintenance. If you can relate to any of those sentiments, ask yourself these five questions:
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July 14, 2017
How an Investment in Green Technology Can Pay off for Today’s Homeowner
Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp
Studies continue to show that real estate buyers are willing to pay a substantial premium for homes that feature highly efficient, environmentally friendly “green energy” technology. While the added value depends on the location of the home, its age, and whether it’s certified or not, three separate studies all found that newly constructed, Energy Star- or LEED-certified homes typically sell...
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July 10, 2017
Selling Your Home: The Impact of Staging
Posted in Selling by Tara Sharp
How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers? The answer is with some “home staging”. According to the Wall Street Journal, implementing some basic interior design techniques can not only speed up the sale of your home but also increase your final selling price. It all comes down to highlighting your home's strengths, downplaying its weaknesses...
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June 06, 2017
Time to De-Clutter? Some Tips for Selling Your Stuff
Posted in Selling by Tara Sharp
If you are looking around your home and thinking to yourself that it’s time to de-clutter, the summer months provide an ideal time to hold a garage sale. But if that sounds like too big of an undertaking, there are other options available to you thanks to popular resale sites like eBay and Craigslist. And if even that sounds like too much effort...
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April 25, 2017
How Neighborhood Affects Home Value
Posted in Buying and Selling by Tara Sharp
A real estate agent’s appraisal will not only consider the selling prices of surrounding properties, as the online services do, but also take into consideration a host of other criteria. For instance, when it comes to assessing the surrounding neighborhood, the following factors can often significantly affect the market price of a home:
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April 17, 2017
How to Avoid the Most Common Buying and Selling Mistakes
Posted in Buying and Selling by Tara Sharp
There’s nothing more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling than buying a home. However, it’s a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. How can you avoid those potential pitfalls and common mistakes? Look to your real estate professional for advice and keep these guidelines in mind:
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