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My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?

March 1, 2023 by Dava

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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 receive bad advice—can end up ... » Learn More about My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: agent, buyer demand, curb appeal, Home For Sale, home value, homeowners, house for sale, housing market, marketing, price, Real Estate, real estate broker, sell your home, sellers, staging, timing

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

February 28, 2023 by Dava

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Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National ... » Learn More about A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

Filed Under: Buyers, Sellers Tagged With: balance, down payment, downsize, equity, Home For Sale, home maintenance, house for sale, Real Estate, retired, sell your home

Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

February 26, 2023 by Dava

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To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on ... » Learn More about Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: curb appeal, Home For Sale, house for sale, market value, price right, projects, Real Estate, remodel, repairs, sell your home, updates

Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?

February 16, 2023 by Dava

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If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in ... » Learn More about Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: investment, landlord, long term, management, property management, Real Estate, Rent, rental home, responsibilities, sell, sell your home, short term

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

February 15, 2023 by Dava

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As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are ... » Learn More about Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Home For Sale, house for sale, mortgage rates, Real Estate, sell you house, sell your home, spring

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