A clean home is NOT a staged home. A decorated home is NOT a staged home. How you live in a home and how you sell a home are two entirely different things. A staged home tells a story. It invites homebuyers in and makes them never want to leave. They linger and imagine what … [Read more...] about Staging Your Home to Sell
Real Estate
Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?
Are they going to keep falling? Should I wait until they get even lower? In 2020, buyers were given an opportunity to spend more on a home without increasing their monthly mortgage costs because of the steady mortgage rate drop throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, … [Read more...] about Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?
Buy New Construction or Existing Home
Should I buy new construction or an existing home? Pros and Cons Deciding to purchase a new construction home versus an existing home is a truly a personal decision based on your lifestyle. New construction homes are very appealing because,... well they are new! They have all … [Read more...] about Buy New Construction or Existing Home
Foreclosure Forecast
Why we WON'T see as many foreclosures in today’s real estate market as compared to 2008? BIGGEST DIFFERENCE: Homeowners have equity in their homes! In today's market, homeowners have equity in their homes, so they are not in negative equity or what some called underwater. … [Read more...] about Foreclosure Forecast
Flipped Home or a Renovated Home?
Is there a difference? Yes, yes, and YES! There is a HUGE difference between a flipped home and a renovated home. The biggest difference - the end result! There is nothing wrong with a seller wanting to make a profit, but not when a home is compromised and home repairs are … [Read more...] about Flipped Home or a Renovated Home?