home selling

October 13, 2024

Buying Beats Renting

Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. From:  Keeping Current Matters . Make sure you work with a pro who can help you crunch the […]
September 16, 2024
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Price! Price! Price!

Pricing homes today is a giant puzzle that needs to be solved. Realistic pricing does not come from comparing your neighbor’s list price.  They are “for sale” not actually sold. Realtors® guide their clients through the puzzle by examining Days […]
August 26, 2024
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Enhancing Your Home’s Value With Energy Products

Guest Author:  Joel Scott Bennett In today’s competitive real estate market, incorporating energy-efficient features can significantly increase your home’s value and appeal to potential buyers. You enhance your home’s sustainability and make it more desirable to a wider range of […]
February 21, 2017
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What’s Hot in Real Estate According to Zillow

Where the Best Markets Are for Homebuyers and Sellers? According to Zillow.com Home sellers have more bargaining chips in today’s market—they profited an average 21 percent on sales in 2016—but in some areas, the tables have turned in favor of […]
May 12, 2014

House Cleaning After the Sale – What’s Required?

Nearly 4.6 million homes have been sold each month so far this year, the National Association of Realtors reports. If you’ve just sold your house, then you’ll need to clean it up for the buyer to take possession. But how […]
December 9, 2013

Get Your Home Ready for the Big Sale

The Wall Street Journal reports that almost 50 percent of the home sales so far this year have been cash sales. These people are looking for homes that are ready to move into without a lot of repairs needing to […]