With the rise of home viewings being available through photographs, high-quality video, and live virtual tours, getting the right visual representation of your home is perhaps more important than ever. Whether a person physically steps through your front door or sees a listing online, setting the right first impression is of utmost importance. One of […]
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Today’s real estate market has seen some historic markers. Home prices are inflated in many areas. Some experts say that this is due to fewer new construction homes being built as well as national shortages of building materials, thus causing the supply of existing homes to be in high demand. When conditions such as these
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With Valentine’s Day in the air, now is a good time to assess whether or not you are buying a home with your heart or your head. Sure, a good mix of both is probably in order, but you should be aware of some common pitfalls when your home search and purchase tend to lean
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These days, more than ever, it is vital for homeowners to educate themselves on all manner of terms and lingo surrounding the purchasing experience. One such term that you may not be familiar with is, “appraisal gap.” Below you will discover what an appraisal gap is and what you need to know in order to
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It’s true that these days, there is a national holiday for just about anything! I bet you didn’t know that the last Monday in January is officially National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. History and Origins The roots of National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day are traced back to and credited to a radio broadcaster named Jim
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Whether you consider yourself a real estate investor or simply consider yourself a homeowner, many people find that homeownership can be a jumping-off point for considering their home beyond a primary residence. In fact, some military families initially purchase their homes to live in during a duty assignment but realize soon that upon PCSing, they
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Back before the days of the Internet, FaceTime, and going live through social media apps, the only way for a potential home buyer to see a home for sale was to physically visit it in person to do a walk-through. There would be open houses or mutually agreed upon showing times between buying and listing
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If gaining a better understanding of all things financial in this next year is on your radar, then you may be doing a deep dive on where all of your dollars are going, including the dollars spent on your most expensive asset. Whether you are happily settled in your home or looking to purchase or
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With the dawning of a fresh start at the New Year, many people find themselves in a spirit of reflection, full of ideas and inspiration on how they can improve upon every area of their lives. Some common goals people set during this time of year might include increasing their fitness routines, communicating with loved
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No one, even the experts can truly see into the future. And while it would be nice to have a crystal ball to get a peek into what the real estate trends might look like in the coming year, just about every aspect of these trends is pure conjecture using only predictions of data to
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