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Update Your Garage with These Easy Steps

Buyers are more likely to take interest in a house with great curb appeal, which includes the maintenance of an attached and detached garage. To catch a buyer’s eye, take some extra time to make garage upgrades before putting your home on the market. This will not only impress buyers but can also add to …

Should You Sell or Rent

When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thought about renting their home before listing, with nearly a third (28%) taking that possibility seriously. Compared to 2021, …

Questions to Ask on a Home Tour

When it comes time to tour houses during your homebuying process, it is important to develop a list of questions to ask the listing agent while attending either a private home tour or an open house. Asking the right questions will ensure that you know important information about the home, including the sellers motivation for …

Moving Across Country? Here Are Some Tips

Moving across country can be an overwhelming thought for many people. The process of moving across the country is much more involved than moving to a new town in your state. If you are moving a far distance and feel stressed, you are not alone. Here are some tips for how to move across country …

Kitchen Updates to Make a Small Kitchen Feel Big

For many homeowners, the kitchen is their favorite room in the home. Unfortunately, not all kitchens are up to the homeowners’ standards and may be much smaller than the ideal kitchen size. If you have a small kitchen, do not panic. There are plenty of ways to make the space look bigger and less cluttered. …

How to Style Bookshelves

Bookshelves can take up a good amount of space in a home, and they will demand attention if they are in a popular room. Styling a bookshelf can feel overwhelming, but there is no need to over-complicate the process! We have gathered a list of ways to help you learn how to style your bookshelf …

How to Make Your Front Entrance Stand Out

Your front entrance is one of the first things people see when they drive by or visit your home, so it is important to make it look appealing and inviting. Whether you are looking to sell your home or want to revamp your curb appeal, here are some unique ways to learn how to make …

How to Handle Mail When You Are Moving

There are many things you need to do before, during, and after a move. One of the most important, yet often forgotten tasks, is to forward your mail to your new address. This may seem like a minor task, but it is very important to change your address before you officially move in. How to …

Expect the Unexpected: Anticipating Volatility in Today’s Housing Market

You’ve probably noticed one thing if you’re thinking about making a move: the housing market feels a bit unpredictable right now. The truth is, from home prices to mortgage rates, we’re seeing more volatility – and it’s important to understand why. At a high-level, let’s break down what’s happening and the best way to navigate it. …

Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections

With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in election years there’s …