Thinking of listing your home this winter, but feeling daunted by the cold weather and shorter days? Fortunately, you’re not out of luck—studies by brokerage Redfin show that listing during the winter can actually be very successful, says Realtor Magazine. The Statistics of Winter Selling Success The study by Redfin shows that winter listings (those […]
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What’s in Store for Real Estate in 2017? The National Association of Realtors Weighs In
Nearly everyone can agree—2016 was good for the real estate market! Our country saw some of the best real estate sales (5.36 million) since 2007 (6.47 million sales), due largely to expanding economy, steady job creation, and impressively low mortgage rates of just 3.5%. But what does 2017 have on the horizon? The National Association […]
How 2016 Technology Has Changed Your Home Search Forever
Is Your Home Properly Prepared to Survive the Winter Cold & Snow?
The holiday season is upon us, which means that winter is just about here! And as a homeowner, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure your home is prepared to survive the harsh Pennsylvania winter weather. This will protect your home against many easily-avoidable damages, and ultimately protect your […]
Downsizing Your Home? Use These Tips to Plan Your Move
Maybe the thought of moving to a smaller, low-maintenance home has only briefly crossed your mind, or maybe you’re seriously considering downsizing. But before you trade your too-large house in for, say, a cozy condo downtown, there are a few things to consider. Downsizing requires quite a bit of planning: You may need to figure […]
The Essentials for Entertaining Big in a Small Home
With the holiday season approaching, many homeowners are starting to plan get-togethers with friends or family. While entertaining can be more of a challenge in a smaller home, it’s not impossible to host a memorable dinner party with your loved ones if you’re working with limited space. Here are a few tips for throwing a […]
5 Home Staging Mistakes That Frighten Buyers Away
Halloween is just around the corner. For many homeowners, that means carving pumpkins, hanging up Halloween decorations, and stocking up on fun-sized candy. But if you’re a homeowner who is thinking about selling this fall season, you might be preparing your home for buyers instead of trick-or-treaters. Home staging is a crucial part of home […]
6 Ways to Save Money for Your First Home
For many first-time home buyers, the idea of a 20% down payment is terrifying. It’s one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership. Maybe you want to own a home someday, but the thought of saving up thousands of dollars for a home purchase has deterred you from seriously considering it. Believe it or not, it […]
5 Things Only Home Sellers Understand
These Small Home Improvements Can Pay Off Big When Selling
First impressions matter when selling a home. But the first thing buyers see isn’t always your staged living room or upgraded kitchen. The price is the first impression buyers have of your home. The price also determines whether buyers skip over your home or go inside for a better look. Home buyers are attuned to […]