Maximizing the value of your house when selling is a common goal for homeowners. However, not all improvements and repairs are worth the time and money invested. To help you make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary expenses, we have compiled a list of fixes and repairs that you can likely skip. By following these guidelines, you can save both time and money, ultimately ensuring a successful...
The Orlando real estate market continues to shine as we head into the summer months. With a surge in sales and rising prices, both buyers and sellers have reasons to be optimistic. Let's take a closer look at the state of the market and the latest trends shaping the Orlando housing scene. Sales and Prices on the Rise May witnessed a remarkable 13.9% increase in overall sales compared to...
In real estate, a common question often arises: Is it cheaper to build a new home or buy an existing one? As we journey through 2023, the answer to this question has taken on new dimensions. The current average cost to build a home in the US is around $284,723, while our northern neighbors in Canada face an average cost of around CA $385,321. Meanwhile, the average cost to buy an existing home in the...
Selling your home quickly and for the best possible price can be a challenging process, but with these seven expert strategies, you can achieve both goals! 1. MASTER THE ART OF PRICING Photo by David McBee on Pexels.com Discovering the Goldilocks zone of home pricing is essential to attract buyers without sacrificing your equity. Work closely with your real estate agent, considering market...
MOST OF US DON’T START THINKING ABOUT RETIREMENT UNTIL WE’RE IN OUR LATE 50S OR EARLY 60S. BY THEN, IT MIGHT BE TOO LATE TO MAKE CHANGES. HERE’S WHAT TO START THINKING ABOUT IN YOUR 40’S 1. LACK OF A RETIREMENT VISION Retirees often lament the end of work life. They say things like, “What do I do now? Grow roses? Paint the fences? Then what?" Being lost about what comes next makes it...
THERE ARE DEFINITE REASONS TO HOLD OPEN HOUSES AND REASONS TO NOT. READ MORE TO EVALUATE YOUR BEST COURSE OF ACTION! When you hire a real estate agent to sell your home, one of the first things they suggest is hosting an open house so potential buyers can casually check out your property on a weekend afternoon. But while open houses are promoted by agents as a great way of finding a buyer, a US...
You are about to list your home for sale, and you're wondering...does staging matter? These days listing a home may mean staging it. But does staging really make your house sell faster, or for more money? The truth is that it depends on what's in the home, its condition, and its location. Here’s where staging helps: 1. Don't sell an empty house Staging can help an empty house sell faster, which...
Yay! You just bought a house. Now, before you get too settled in, have a quick read of these 6 things that recent buyers said they wished they had paid more attention to when they moved in. 1. NEVER BUY FURNITURE ONLINE THAT YOUHAVEN'T TRIED. It's a literal pain in the neck, back, or rear to discover that your cool, expensive retro-styled sofa sinks so low that you feel like you're sitting in a...
Avoid these five home-showing mistakes if you want buyers’ hearts to beat faster when they see your home. So you're about to put your home on the market? In that case, I assume you want to take every legal and ethical advantage to sell your home for top dollar without dropping your price. To do that, you need just ONE thing: An eager, qualified, and willing buyer. The good news is that buyer is...
In real estate, the asking price is often as much about psychology as it is about reality. For example, take the strategy of pricing your home below market value... "I priced my home $9,000 under the market," says Rebecca Ricci. "It was a gamble, but my home was unique. People either love it or hate it. Also, the market was flat. Houses were starting to set on the market a little longer." The lower...
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