Whether you are downsizing, decluttering, clearing out a house you inherited, or planning a long-distance move, you may want to consider having an estate sale wherein the contents of the home are sold to the general public. Think of it as a garage sale but on a much larger scale and with high-ticket sale items. Continue reading…
Decluttering Before You Move
One way of making your move to a new home more stress-free is to declutter your old home first. Decluttering before you move means you will not spend time packing up things you no longer want or need. This way you will use fewer boxes, cut down on moving expenses, and take up less space Continue reading…
Do Green Homes Increase Home Value?
Studies show that green homes sell faster and for more money than homes without energy efficient designations. According to Freddie Mac research, homes with energy high efficiency ratings sold for 2.7% more on average compared to homes that did not. The National Association of Homebuilders reports that as many as 90-percent of people shopping for Continue reading…
Advantages Of Home Ownership
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. Homeownership is often referred to as the “American Dream.” The real estate industry touts helping clients find their “dream home” – that place where you put down roots. But before buying a home, it’s important to consider how such a purchase will Continue reading…
Selling Tips for First Time Sellers
In today’s competitive real estate market, selling a house takes more than just posting a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn and uploading photos taken with a cellphone camera. Selling a home for the first is a completely different ballgame from what you may have experienced as a first-time buyer. It can be time-consuming Continue reading…
Real Estate and the Internet | 5 Things the Internet Cannot Do
Whether you are actively searching for your next home or simply curious about the value of homes in your neighborhood, online real estate viewing has become our national pastime. According to the National Association of Realtors, 42 percent of home buyers start their home search online and 92 percent use the Internet during the home Continue reading…
Finding the Right Neighborhood
When you are in the middle of a move, it might seem as though you are the only one dealing with the stress of packing and moving. Take comfort – you are not. According to new Census data, nearly 31 million people moved in the United States in 2019 – that’s 9.8% of all Americans Continue reading…
Real Estate Bidding Wars: What You Need to Know to Win
As buyers look for more comfortable homes as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, home sales nationally have jumped. This high demand coupled with low inventory has created bidding wars in many markets. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Market According to a realtor.com survey, the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan market is expected to outpace the national average in Continue reading…
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
It goes without saying that selling a home can be a complicated, time-consuming and emotionally challenging process. Having said that, there are things a homeowner can do to keep it as hassle free as possible. Five preventable mistakes to avoid when selling your home 1. Unkempt yard and walkways. Whether you are living at Continue reading…
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 2021 Housing Market Predictions
An article published in the Catalyst (12.2.2020) titled, What’s ahead for the Tampa-St. Pete housing market (by Margie Manning), reveals that the volume of home sales in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan market is expected to outpace the national average in 2021. According to a realtor.com survey, the price gains for local sellers also are projected Continue reading…
