Home inspections are a valuable tool for all buyers, including investors. Being a savvy investor does not mean being a risk taker. Most investors are not skilled contractors. Nor do (most) investors have a general contractor on call to conduct a walkthrough prior to closing. Home inspections also help investors plan their renovation and account […]
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Selling a House Worth Less Than Its Mortgage
Strategy is Needed for Homes that are Upside Down on Value Selling a house can be a challenging task, especially if the property’s market value is less than the outstanding mortgage. However, with careful planning and strategic decision-making, it is still possible to navigate this situation successfully. In this blog post, we will explore several […]
Embracing Openness: Structural Changes for an Open Concept Home
Creating a Beautiful Space with an Open Concept Home Requires More than Knocking Down Walls The concept of an open floor plan has gained tremendous popularity in recent years, revolutionizing the way we design and experience our homes. Open concept homes offer a seamless integration of living spaces, creating a sense of openness, fluidity, and […]
Elevate Home Curb Appeal: Five Ideas to Boost Sale Value
First Impression for Buyers Happens When Driving Up to a Home When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter. Enhancing your property’s curb appeal not only entices potential buyers but also increases its potential sale value. By investing in a few key areas, you can transform your home’s exterior into an irresistible showcase. […]
Embracing Change: Anticipated Home Design Trends in 2023
Home Design and the Emerging Trends in 2023 As we enter a new year, it’s fascinating to observe how home design trends continue to evolve. The year 2023 brings with it a fresh wave of innovative ideas and design concepts that promise to transform our living spaces for the better. In this blog post, we […]
Real Estate Market Crash or Balancing?
Many believe that the real estate market is headed for a crash while others see things balancing out Either way, right now it is not a healthy market for anyone. To suggest the real estate market is headed for a crash is speculative and sheer drama. Before discussing the “crash” versus (whatever) discussion, keep in […]
Quickie Flips and Market Value
Buyers are Savvy to the Quickie Flip and Can Spot an Overpriced House Since early 2000’s, the flipping industry grew from a cottage concept into a large segment of real estate transactions. Everything from basic paint jobs to full blown large structural renovations of properties. And buyers have fallen in love with the homes that […]
Selling a Home As-Is
For many buyers and sellers, there is a great misunderstanding about what it means when selling a home as-is. Before I go any further, it is important to understand that the “as-is” reference is for marketing purposes only. The purpose of the label is simply to convey to the public that the price reflects some […]
Sellers Retreat from the Housing Market
I get questions like this a lot. Why isn’t inventory picking up more? Aren’t home prices coming down? Where are the sellers now? In short, sellers are just as unsure about what to sell a house for as buyers are unsure about affording one. For this reason, and others, sellers continue to retreat from the […]
Affordability of Real Estate and Home Ownership
Home ownership has been a big part of the ‘American Dream’ slogan since (at least) the 1950’s. And for many, it is a dream they continue to chase. The pandemic that started late in 2019 and blossomed in 2020 into a global nightmare took the discussion of home ownership and brought it front and center. […]