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Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?

December 2, 2024 by Dava

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Should you make repairs or sell your home as-is? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose ... » Learn More about Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: buyer incentives, Home For Sale, homeownership, house for sale, housing market, housing supply, Real Estate, rennovations, repairs, upgrades

Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers

July 15, 2023 by Dava

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Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true as summer officially kicks off. In fact, the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability Report from ... » Learn More about Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Buyers, cooling, eco friendly, energy efficient, heating, homebuyers, homeowners, HVAC, insulation, needs, Real Estate, smart home, smart thermostat, upgrades, wants, water heater, windows

Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

April 15, 2022 by Dava

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If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance to spruce up your house ... » Learn More about Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

Filed Under: Buyers, General Real Estate Information, Sellers Tagged With: budget, buy a home, buying a home, cleaning, closing costs, down payment, estimates, goals, Home For Sale, home inspection, homebuyer, homeownership, house for sale, maintenance, Real Estate, repairs, Savings, tax refund, upgrades

What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year

February 20, 2022 by Dava

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If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. It’s crucial to work with a trusted real estate professional who knows your local market to get your home ready to sell. But there are a few things you ... » Learn More about What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: high buyer demand, low home inventory, low housing supply, Real Estate, renovations, return on investment, sell your home, Seller, upgrades

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