6 Tips to Sell Your Home Fast
March 14, 2024
6 Tips to Sell Your Home Fast 1. Find the Right Real Estate AgentIf you want to sell your home fast, the first step is to hire a real estate agent. The ideal person will know the local market and have a sales record that proves they know how to sell. Keep in mind the seller is often responsible ...
Holiday Party Ideas for Christmas 2023
December 08, 2023
The holiday season is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to start planning your Christmas party for 2023. Whether you're a seasoned party host or a first-timer, we've got you covered with some amazing holiday party ideas that will make your event a memorable one. From festive decorations to delightful dishes and exciting ...
Selling During the Winter
November 07, 2023
As the winter season approaches, you may be wondering if it's the right time to sell your house. While many people tend to wait until the spring or summer months to put their homes on the market, there are actually several advantages to selling during the winter. In this blog post, we'll explore some tips for preparing ...
Tips for house hunting for fall and winter
October 12, 2023
Tips for House Hunting for Fall and WinterAs the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change, house hunting takes on a whole new dynamic. Fall and winter can be a great time to search for your dream home, as there are often fewer listings and fewer buyers vying for properties. If you're considering buying a house during ...
Thinking About Selling Your Home? These Kitchen Improvements Might Be Worth Doing
September 12, 2023
When you sell your home, you want to sell it as quickly and profitably as possible. And sometimes, that means making some improvements before you start showing it to buyers—including improvements in the kitchen.But what kitchen improvements might make sense to do before listing your home?A article from realtor.com outlined the kitchen improvements you should ...
BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION’S PAVE TASK FORCE ANNOUNCES NEW ACTIONS TO ADDRESS APPRAISAL BIAS
June 06, 2023
HUD No. 23-107HUD Public Affairs(202) 708-0685FOR RELEASEThursdayJune 1, 2023WASHINGTON - Today, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE), co-chaired by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, announced a set of meaningful actions to deliver on the PAVE Action Plan and ...
Possible Hidden Costs When Selling A Home.
January 13, 2023
When you need to sell your house because you’re in a financial bind, the added burden of hidden costs can feel overwhelming. We're sharing the top five hidden expenses to expect when selling your home traditionally.1. Real Estate Transaction FeesReal estate transaction fees add up! There are more fees than just the realtor’s commission. We ...
How to Prepare Your Home for the Season
December 09, 2022
If you're preparing your home for fall and winter, you're probably looking forward to family gatherings and other holiday fun. However, you may run into seasonal challenges if you also plan on selling your home during this busy time. Distracted buyers, home staging issues, and the end of daylight savings time offer prime examples.Are you preparing ...
Here's What Experts Have to Say About the Fall Real Estate Market
November 08, 2022
Leaves are not the only thing falling as we enter the autumn season. So are home prices. But just like the leaves take their time to transition from one color to the next, home prices are also falling slowly. This slow transition means that if you're in the market to sell your home, it's still a good ...
When Will Home Prices Come Down?
August 09, 2022
As the market continues to shift, more and more questions are being asked about how home prices will behave in the coming months. Will home prices continue to rise, or will they finally start to come down? If you’ve been interested in selling your home and/or buying a new one but have been intimidated by the fast-moving market, ...
Last Year's Housing Market Was a Wild Ride... Here's What to Expect in 2022
February 14, 2022
Last Year's Housing Market Was a Wild Ride...Here's What to Expect in 2022The US housing market has had a white hot year. Home sales are on track to reach the highest level in 15 years, with an estimated 6 million homes sold in 2021. But whether you benefited from this surge depended a lot on ...
Why You Need A ‘Dream Team’ When Buying Your Home
December 15, 2021
We’ve all heard the phrase that ‘teamwork makes the dream work’. Well there aren’t many much bigger dreams that the average person has than of one day owning their own home. So when it comes to buying a home, will doing it all on your own (or just you and the internet) be enough ...
Illinois Housing Sales August 2021
September 28, 2021
Sellers continued to reap the benefit of reduced inventory and keen interest in Illinois homes as statewide median prices rose 8.4 percent in August, according to data from Illinois REALTORS®.As the back-to-school season kicked off, homes sold in an average of 24 days statewide in August 2021, compared to an average of 46 days in August 2020. ...
How the Moratorium’s End is Affecting Foreclosure Activity
September 13, 2021
Housing professionals have long been anticipating the response to the July 31 expiration of the federal moratorium on foreclosures. With August numbers coming in, analysts say there has indeed been a rise in foreclosure activity, but they do not expect a large influx. Borrowers across the nation collectively have record levels of home equity, and the sellers' market is ...
Home Prices Are Soaring. Is That the Fed's Problem?
August 12, 2021
Robert S. Kaplan, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, has been nervously eyeing the housing market as he ponders the path ahead for monetary policy. Home prices are rising at a double-digit pace this year. The typical house in and around the city he calls home sold for $306,031 in June of this year, Zillow ...
ARE PRE-LIST REPAIRS/UPDATES A GOOD IDEA IN THIS MARKET?
July 15, 2021
Both buyers and sellers ask this question. The answer is both yes and no. Many home sellers are reluctant to improve the home stating “it was good enough for us” and most importantly, will I get my money back or more by ...
It's a sellers market now.
May 16, 2021
Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s fueling a steady rise in home prices....
3 Best Tips For Buyer's Agents In A Seller's Market
May 13, 2021
The real estate game has gone tougher this year with the low inventory and homes selling fast like hotcakes (for about 20-40% above the asking price!). It's no doubt a seller's market this year and agents commonly go through a bidding war given the low supply and the high demand. We have new agents who just ...
5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
March 11, 2021
5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here are five reasons why this ...
How do you go about collecting reviews and testimonials from former clients?
February 13, 2021
For starters, remember that reviews and testimonials don’t have to be lengthy or long-winded. A straightforward sentence or two about a positive personal experience with your business can go a long way. At the close of a transaction, consider providing a comment card with room for clients to write a few reflections. You can also touch base via ...
How to sell your home in the age of coronavirus
January 19, 2021
By: Diana OlickNot a lot of homeowners want to put their homes on the market in the midst of a pandemic, but some do need to move, and it’s not the worst time to sell. Demand for housing is still incredibly strong, despite the hit to the economy, and supply is at a record low.For the week ...
3 Safe Holiday Gift Giving Tips You Can Practice This Year
December 10, 2020
2020 is a bit hellacious, but it doesn't and shouldn't stop us from spreading holiday cheers - virtually, that is. Here are our Top 3 Gift Giving Tips for this year's holiday season.Shop online and ship swiftly and early. Technology and e-commerce have made it easy and convenient for busy people to still personally shop ...
How the holiday season impacts the Real Estate market!
November 25, 2020
The timing of buying and selling homes are linked through several factors. It is common for buyers to work in a quicker time frame than most sellers when finding either the right time to buy or the best time to sell. While the holidays can be known for the joy and cheer that is around, it is also one ...
Top Three Best Cities in South Carolina to Live and Raise a Family
August 10, 2020
Families have different priorities when it comes to relocating to different areas. Some would favor location with great amenities for the kids and the entire family to enjoy. While others will consider the size of the property and the number of rooms at the top of their must-have list. The moving season officially starts in April and ends ...
Is now a good time to buy a home? Over 60% of surveyed Americans say yes
July 07, 2020
That's a 9-point climb in Fannie Mae’s HPSI measurementFannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index, a composite index designed to track consumers’ housing-related attitudes, intentions and perceptions, increased nine points in June to 76.5. Although the HPSI is down 15 points year-over-year, June’s gain marked the second rise in HPSI since April’s almost record ...
