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Your Comprehensive Home Seller’s Guide
Are you considering selling your home? Or maybe you’re just curious about its value?
This blog post is intended to help you get ready and understand the selling process so you can make the best choices for yourself and your family.
February Home Maintenance Checklist
1. Sanitize Garbage Disposal How: Utilize a garbage disposal cleaner, such as Affresh Garbage Disposal. Run hot water into the sink (avoiding direct disposal contact) and activate the unit for a few minutes. Why: Eliminates odors, removes debris, and maintains a clean...
8 Popular Home Design Features
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that...
Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%, driven primarily by low mortgage rates and a major supply shortage.1 But...
January Home Maintenance Checklist
1. Clean Refrigerator Filters How: Locate the air filter compartment, typically located inside the fridge or on the front grill. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for replacement. Why: Fresh filters help maintain clean and odor-free air inside the refrigerator,...
A Home Inspector’s Guide: Top 7 Things to Do to Check Your Air Conditioning
Summer is among us, and ensuring your air conditioning system is in top shape is essential for staying cool and comfortable during the hot months ahead. As a home inspector, I recommend homeowners follow these steps to check their air conditioning system before summer:
6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums
From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each.
Downsize Your Home, Rightsize Your Life: How to Choose the Ideal Smaller Home
When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high maintenance, it may be time to trade unused square footage for a smaller, more manageable space.
Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. The Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing...
Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers
A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of interest rate hikes, the combination of higher borrowing costs and...
Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?
If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club. Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of single-family rental...
7 Common Homebuyer Regrets (And How To Avoid Them)
To avoid buyer's remorse, be sure to consider your future self when shopping for a home. Most new homebuyers don't regret becoming homeowners. In fact, according to a survey by LendingTree, 80% of recent buyers who successfully overcame a challenging housing market...
Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide
Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and...
June Home Maintenance Tips and Checklist
Home Tasks Clean and seal decks. Ideally, you’ll need three consecutive warm, sunny days. On day one, dry out the deck. Apply deck cleaner and scrub the deck on the second day and let it dry 24 hours. On the third day, apply deck sealer. Hire a certified chimney sweep...
How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s Budget
It's not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for many property categories, but especially for...
Stress-Free Home Cleaning: 27 Practical Tactics for Busy Households
Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks. The effort is worthwhile, however. A sanitary environment...
There Are Now More Households With Pets Than Children
The number of households with children declined over the last decade, but the share of households with pets increased: NAR The U.S. now has more households with pets than with children, according to a recent analysis by the National Association with Realtors (NAR)....
My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely that simple. And homeowners who try to do it themselves—or...
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