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Now that mortgage interest rates are fairly low, it’s important that home buyers and sellers consider how rates could impact the sales process. Lower interest rates usually lead to an influx of buyers into the market, eager to purchase property. These buyers tend to be more drawn to a 30-year rather than a 15-year mortgage.…
Upgrading an older or dated home can be a daunting process, especially if you’re working with a limited budget. Fortunately, you can make a large impact with small changes. Remove the knobs or pulls on your bathroom or kitchen cabinets and replace them with new ones. Similarly, upgrade lighting features to reflect the same metal…
Before a potential buyer stops by to view your property in person, they’ll likely consult your listing photos. Unfortunately, this means that if the photos are subpar, the buyer could be dissuaded from considering your property any further, even if it meets all their specifications. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a professional photographer to…
Are you ready to list your home, but don’t want to make the situation more difficult by listing your property at the wrong time? This is a concern that many home-sellers have, especially if they’ve never sold property before and are unfamiliar with this side of the market. You might also wonder: Is there a…
So, you’ve recently decided on a brand-new home improvement project. As you start to plan, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is simple—will you take care of the job yourself, or would it be better to hire a contractor? Depending on the type of project and your skill level, the right answer…
Even though bed bugs can seem like they come out of nowhere, there are keyways that homeowners can reduce their risk of an infestation. For example, before you bring any secondhand furniture into your house, make sure you’ve checked it thoroughly for signs of bed bugs. You can also use protective covers around box springs…
If you’re looking to sell your home, you’ve likely considered the importance of selling at the right time. So, what is the ideal time of year to put your property on the market? A definitive answer is hard to say, given the variability in the housing market, but there are certainly benefits to selling during…
It doesn’t always take major renovations or installation jobs to improve the water quality of your home. There are simple actions that homeowners can take to begin using or consuming cleaner water. Before you use any water for cooking or drinking, let the cold water tap run for two minutes. If you haven’t used water…
If you’re among those fortunate homeowners who have found an interested buyer before even listing the property, take a moment to celebrate. However, although it can be tempting to sell your home without using an agent, this is almost always a bad idea. A verbal offer isn’t a legally binding contract. A real estate agent…