December 30, 2019

Steps to Take When You Need to Sell Fast

In a perfect world, you could prep your home, list it and then wait for an offer that doesn't make you cringe. But what if you need to sell your home yesterday if not sooner? Maybe you have a family emergency, or you've just taken a

December 30, 2019

Top Tips for Buyers and Sellers

No matter which side of the contract you're on, it's time to find an agent and get busy. Every year brings something a little bit new. Trends in real estate ebb and flow, and it's hard to keep up with it all. In a

December 30, 2019

Spotting Hot New Neighborhoods

Old buildings, or the next big thing? You've seen it before. A once-golden neighborhood falls into despair, only to be revived decades later by a new crop of hip and trendy buyers with a terrific wardrobe and an eye for architecture. This revitalization can have a negative

December 30, 2019

Marketing and Selling Your Eco-Friendly House

Your eco-friendly home is perfect for another family too, but you need better exposure. You've created a wonderfully eco-friendly home, but now you're stuck on how to market it to a new buyer. Although Earth-conscious people share some of the same values, it&

December 30, 2019

Getting the Best Selling Price For Your Home

Selling a home, one of your most expensive possessions, can catapult you into a better place financially. Before putting your home up for sale, you should get an estimate of your home value [https://www.eppraisal.com/], Ā either independently or through your real estate agent. The Home Estimate can tell

December 30, 2019

Can't Afford a Home Stager? Here's How to Fake It

Help your buyers imagine themselves at home. A home-stager can make a real difference in selling your home. That's according to the Profile of Home Staging by the National Association of RealtorsĀ® [http://www.realtor.org/reports/2015-profile-of-home-staging]. In the report, the vast

December 30, 2019

Would You Buy a Home Through Online Auctions

You could save money through online auctions, but lots of other people have their eye on the same prize. If you've never been to a real estate auction, you've missed a fast-paced and sometimes highly competitive event. But what about online auctions? Some services sell

December 30, 2019

Why High Property Values Help Baby Boomers Age in Place

Why move away when you're already comfortable in your own home? Forget what you know about retirees and how they choose to live. A new crop of Baby Boomers is shaking things up, and that means more dollars spent on home improvement than by any retirees in recent

December 30, 2019

Which Came First Whole Foods or a Whole New Price Point

What makes a hot property? High-end foods appear to play a role. There's the Starbuck's Effect, and now there are the Whole Foods and Trader Joe's Effects. Whichever way you roast, pour or slice your organic purchases, where any of these retailers pop