As a smart seller, you’ll want your home in tip-top shape – but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. And, if you’re looking to move fast, it might make sense to make only …
Your Front Door Color Reveals More About You Than You’d Think
Ever since we moved to our house almost seven years ago, I have painted and repainted our front door at least four times. Recently, I painted our front door bright teal. I wanted it to look bright and welcoming. I …
4 Tips to Maximize the Sale of Your House
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 …
How ‘Letting Go’ Can Improve Your Listing’s Staging
Forecasts for the housing market remain strong as we head into spring. Now is the time for homeowners to step back and look at their property from a buyer’s perspective. That means emotionally detaching from the home by depersonalizing and …
Pumpkin Decorating Trends That Will Be Huge This Year
Nothing about 2020 has been ordinary, so it’s no surprise that this year’s best pumpkin decorating trends are quite the opposite of the traditional carved orange pumpkins. No-carve pumpkins have been popular for years (here are 48 painted pumpkin ideas we love) but …
Considering Downsizing, Retirement Or Relocation? Here’s How To Avoid Paying More In Property Taxes
If you live in California and are over the age of 55, you can effectively transfer your existing home’s low property tax base value to your new home under certain conditions. I find that a lot of older adult homeowners …
5 Simple Graphs Proving This is NOT Like the Last time
With all of the volatility in the stock market and uncertainty about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), some are concerned we may be headed for another housing crash like the one we experienced from 2006-2008. The feeling is understandable. Ali Wolf, Director of …
New Homes Coming to the Housing Market This Year
The number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built homes will begin to come to market over the next few months. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban …
2020’s Smartest (and Dumbest) Remodeling Projects: What Pays Off vs. What You’ll Regret
Has the new year prompted you to take a fresh look at some of the eyesores in your home? Maybe you’re itching to replace those drafty windows, or eager to install a spiffy new deck so you can finally accommodate …
Here’s Why You Should Buy a Home During the Winter
With the holidays over, heading into the coldest months of the year, many people might assume that now is a terrible time to buy a home. However, now is the best time to score a deal on that dream house! Here are a …
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