Moving Tip #2…Don’t Rely On Your Memory As much as we’d like to think our memory is infallible, there will always be something we forget, especially under the stress of moving. We have on us almost always one of the best tools to help us with this…the camera on our devices! For example, I’ll snap a photo of a recipe if I don’t have time to make a list before I head to the store. I snap pictures all the time of things I need to remember. When you’re ready to move, this is the perfect time to put your camera to use! How? ~Rightsizing- Use the … Continue reading...
How to Prepare your Home for Sale Part 6
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale- Let’s Stage It! (Part 6) Now it’s time to have some fun! You’ve done the hard work editing, repairing, refreshing, and replacing items in your house. It is time to style and showcase your house! You want buyers to see what it has to offer them. preparing your home for sale. Remember that staging is not decorating. Staging is about making sure your house will appeal to a broad range of buyers. It is about showing the livability that they’re looking for. LET THE … Continue reading...
10 Things Most Homebuyers get Wrong Getting a Mortgage Today
10 Things Most Homebuyers Get Wrong About Getting a Mortgage Today By Kimberly Dawn Neumann Oct 16, 2023 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest While buying a home has always been a challenging milestone, today’s high interest rates have made this dream even harder to achieve. Over the past two years, interest rates on home loans have nearly doubled from the 3% range to around 7% today. This tacks many hundreds extra onto the monthly expense of housing, stretching some homebuyers’ budgets to the breaking point. And while there are ways to lower those costs, navigating the home … Continue reading...
Should you be thinking of downsizing now?
Untitled_design_(92).png What Are Some Signs That It’s Time to Downsize? Your life probably has changed considerably since you moved into your home. Although individual circumstances vary, here are a few of the most common reasons why people downsize: Financial needs: If you've owned your home for years, property values have likely increased. Downsizing can help you use your equity for more important things like medical care, vacations or investments. Physical needs: Mobility limitations can make it more difficult to navigate stairs to a basement laundry room or upstairs bedroom. Moving … Continue reading...
Should you have a pre inspection done before you put the home on the market!
I get asked this question quite often. I always have the same answer...it depends. It seems like a straight forward idea. Have an inspector come out, have the home inspected, and use this inspection as a punch list to take care of repairs before the home even goes on the market. Here is the issue: You will be required (in most states) to disclose everything on the report. This includes those things you repaired, as well as those you did not repair. Maybe the report said the A/C unit is 10 years old and working well, but nearing the end of its useful life. This type of language is often … Continue reading...
Getting your home ready to sell, great for sellers
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale…The Extras (Part 5) This is the 5th in a Series of 7 on How to Prepare Your Home for Sale. So far, you’ve committed to the sale of your house and taken the steps to see it as others will. home staging You’ve invested in Repairing, Replacing, and Refreshing your property. The last step was to Edit, Donate, Store, or Hide what you have. You could stop there OR you could consider The Extras. Step 5 is that extra touch that can make sure your house is at the top of everyone’s shortlist and helps to protect the … Continue reading...
Do not wait to buy a home Buyers this is what you need to know.
Home_buyers_waiting_for_interest_rates_to_go_down_(6.125_x_4.125_in).png Taking Action: The Smarter Approach While waiting for interest rates to drop may seem like a prudent choice, it's essential to consider the potential consequences. When rates do finally decrease, a surge of buyers who have been on the fence will flood the market and you will have competition when purchasing a home. This increased demand can have a significant impact: Rising Home Prices: The influx of buyers can drive up home prices. What was once an affordable option might become less attainable as competition … Continue reading...
What you need to know about Property Disclosure!
Welcome back to our educational series, "The ABC's of Real Estate," where we aim to empower both buyers and sellers with valuable insights. In today's discussion, we'll delve into a topic that is crucial for anyone involved in real estate transactions: property disclosures. Whether you're buying or selling a property, understanding disclosures is essential to ensure a smooth and transparent process. Let's explore what you need to know. Dealing with Property Disclosures: What You Need to Know What Are Property Disclosures? Property disclosures are documents that sellers provide to … Continue reading...
10 things not to do when buying a home
The top ten things not to do when buying a home. So you have decided you want to become a homeowner. This is always exciting, especially for first-time homebuyers. Home ownership is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Since buying a home is the largest purchase of your life, you might want to read these suggestions of what NOT to do when getting ready to buy a home. 1. Don't get your loan from the first place you hear about. Get referrals from your Realtor for three different lenders and interview them to find one that is competitive and offers top notch service. 2. … Continue reading...
What is fair market value of a home!
If you're planning to buy or sell a property, you may have heard the term "fair market value" or FMV. But what does it mean and how is it determined? In this blog post, we'll explain what fair market value is, how it is calculated, and why it matters for real estate transactions. What Is Fair Market Value (FMV) In Real Estate? Fair market value is the price that a property would sell for in an open market, with a willing buyer and seller, who have reasonable knowledge of relevant facts, and no compulsion to buy or sell. Fair market value is not the same as the appraised price, the tax … Continue reading...