selling a home

September 19, 2025
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Hidden costs that surprise home sellers

Hidden costs that surprise home sellers Guest Author:  Jordan Hale Selling a house seems simple at first. Then the bill shows up and costs that surprise home sellers start shaving off the net. You fix small issues, set a price, […]
September 18, 2025
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Hidden Plumbing Issues That Can Kill A Real Estate Deal

Hidden Plumbing Issues That Can Kill A Real Estate Deal (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Homebuyers expect properties to be move-in ready, and few things derail a transaction faster than plumbing problems. Even issues hidden behind walls or under floors […]
June 23, 2025
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What Homeowners Should Fix Before Selling — And What They Can Skip

Image by Freepik Guest Author: Christy Erikson What Homeowners Should Fix Before Selling — And What They Can Skip Selling your home can be equal parts excitement and anxiety. It’s the culmination of years of living, personal investment, and memory-making, […]
April 22, 2025
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Top Mistakes Sellers Make in a Cooling Market

Guest Author:  Emily Parker Top Mistakes Sellers Make in a Cooling Market The housing market is always shifting. In a cooling market, sellers face unique challenges. Recognizing the mistakes sellers make in a cooling market is important so you can […]
January 17, 2023
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Three Housing Market Expectations for 2023

In 2023 the real estate market is predicted to take a much needed turn. Inventory is still low and buyers need to be ready to use slightly different tactics this year: 1.  Interest rates have been a game-changer The National […]
November 7, 2022
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How to Grab Online Viewers Attention

How to Improve Your Home’s Online Appeal Curb appeal, staging, decluttering, new paint, and carpet don’t work if potential buyers skip your online showing because of lousy pictures. According to NAR (National Association of Realtors®), approximately 90% of homebuyers start […]
April 1, 2022
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The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner Keeping Current Matters reports: Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet […]
November 15, 2021
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Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?

Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide.Contact If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for […]
September 6, 2021
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Front Door Colors to Boost Curb Appeal

Front Door Colors to Boost Curb Appeal Guest Author: Hana Rehman Photo by Landon Martin on Unsplash  If you’re looking for a quick way to increase your curb appeal, consider revamping your front door with a fresh coat of paint. […]