How Much Equity Do You Have in Your House?
Do you know how much equity you have in your house?
Equity is the value of your home minus how much you still owe on your home loan. And if you've owned your home for at least three years, you may ...
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Are You Thinking of Remodeling?
Are you thinking of remodeling but also don't know if you might be moving in a few years? What's the return on your finish is gonna be?
Generally, our updates and improvements look current for at least 5 years and things look really good to ...
Are Home Prices Crashing Down?
If you're hearing talk that home prices are gonna come crashing down, here's the thing you gotta understand: there's a factor at play today that's limiting just how low prices will go and that's the inventory of homes for sale.
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Home Inspections are BACK!
Getting ready to sell your house? Let me give you a heads up on a shift we're seeing in the market. During the pandemic, there was a frenzy of buyers competing over the limited number of homes for sale. To stand out, some of those buyers decide...
Potential Recession
People are talking about a potential recession in this country. While I can't tell you when or even if it will take place, many experts are calling for a short and mild recession by the end of this year. And you'll be surprised to know that may...
Make a Quick Exit Before Showings
I know it’s super stressful to get out of the house for showings especially with kids and pets. I’ve totally been there. But don’t worry, there are some tricks to make it easier:
First, have a very regular cleaning service. You’ll ha...
Prep Yourself to Buy a Home in this Market
We often think of prepping our homes for when we’re ready to sell them but you got to prep yourself too as a buyer when your dream home lists. We are in a spring market like last year. Don’t let the house of your dreams slip through the cra...
Should You Sell Your Home Furnished?
Sellers often ask me, “Should we sell the place furnished?”
I know it’s tempting, especially when you’re downsizing or relocating somewhere warm where our midwestern furnishings aren’t the jam. But the gist of it is, unless your ho...
Staging is Your First Impression
Staging is really important for your online photos. Your photos are your first showing - and first impressions matter!
Often we request adjustments to the home’s decor at our walkthroughs because we want these photos to pop and to showcase...
What is really going on with the effect of mortgage rates on the market?
You might be wondering, what is really going on with the effect of mortgage rates on the market?
Six (6) weeks into the year, we are seeing many experts who are forecasting declines in housing prices repeatedly use the word "surprising” an...