Sure, downsizing should save you money. Whatever may have spurred the urge to purge—whether it’s kids flying from the coop, a desire for a smaller place to maintain, maybe even an unhealthy addiction to “Tiny House Hunters” on HGTV—moving into a smaller place can grow your nest egg right at a time when extra cash will come in handy. The payoff…
Ready to put your home on the market? You’re probably already picturing the dollars pouring into your bank account—after all, home prices are rising in many markets across the country, and odds are pretty good that your home has appreciated over the years. So it only makes sense that you’d stand to make a profit,…
If you’re selling your home in a hot market, perhaps you’ll receive multiple offers. But what do multiple offers really mean for you, the in-demand home seller? Well, it means many people want to buy your home, which can ignite a bidding war. This can be very good for your pocketbook, but competing offers do come with their own set of stressful hurdles.…
A seller’s worst nightmare is, of course, not being able to sell his home (it’s right up there with having his front yard designated as a Pokemon Go gym). But also scoring very high on the would-be disaster list is getting a lowball offer—as much as 10% to 30% below list price—from a buyer who is in serious need of…
You’ve braved the home-buying circus before, and have a great place to show for it. You’ve trudged through the open houses, experienced exactly how stressful closing can be, and dealt with legions of moving trucks. And still, a part of you wants something more: an escape in the mountains, a beach cottage, or a pied-à-terre in the city. With current mortgage rates at a historic…
If you’re looking to buy a house, you’re bound to have well-meaning friends and family pull you aside and say, “Let me give you some advice.” After all, they’ve been there, done that. Or they’ve watched an ungodly amount of “House Hunters.” We know they’re trying to be helpful, but just because people have an opinion doesn’t…
Make sure your house catches homebuyers’ eyes this fall with these stylish updates and landscaping ideas. Spruce Up Your Lawn While brilliant fall foliage can automatically make your home look more attractive for showings, that doesn’t mean you can slack off on lawn maintenance during this season. Keep falling leaves at bay with frequent raking…
These eight seasonal staging ideas will make your home for sale feel warm and cozy for potential buyers this fall. Less Is More While too many fall decorations will take focus off of your home and its best features, a few tasteful accents can create an inviting setting and make your home feel fresh. Try…
When you think of the term “state pride,” what’s the the state that comes to mind first? If you thought of Texas, you’re not alone! Texans are the most likely of all U.S. citizens to say that their state is “the very best place to live,” and with all of the songs and mottos Texans use…
While selling your home does not require the assistance of a real estate agent, hiring one will certainly help with the process. Before you put that sale sign outside, make sure you have important conversations with your real estate agent. HOME MODIFICATIONS Your agent will likely suggest some modifications to make in order to have…
Probably, there is no other country in the world which can handle economical crises better than the State of Texas. According to the recent research, the second biggest State in USA is even stronger than it has ever been after the last recession in 2008. While the United States are still getting over the aftermath…
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be stressed out about all the things you need to do to get it market ready, and all the costs associated with those updates. Renovations don’t have to cost you a fortune. By thinking smart about some of the updates that will have the greatest impact,…
You won’t always know who your buyer is going to be when listing a home for sale. But, with many homes, you have a good idea of the general target group. While many homes for sale attempt to appeal to the largest number of buyers, niche staging may actually get a home sold sooner. “Whether…
Everyone knows someone who knows someone who moved into what seemed like a perfectly great house on a perfectly nice street only to have a complete nightmare unfold. But the truth is that your neighbor doesn’t have to be practicing Santeria on the front lawn for you to hate where you live. So many things…
While it might be fun to punch an address into a website and receive an estimate of what that property is worth, the data that powers many of those online tools is inaccurate and unreliable. Don’t take our word for it—read what the websites themselves have to say in the handout below.
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