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What Might Lower Your Home’s Value?
by Melissa Stevenson
5 Super Common Things You Don’t Realize Are Tanking Your Home’s Value Written by: Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. published Aug 6, 2023 When it comes time to sell your…
Read MoreReasons to be a Home Owner
by Melissa Stevenson
Comfort – Enjoying your homes features Privacy – having a space that is YOURS Personal Expression – Decorate with your own unique style Community – Having a greater sense of belonging and connection Financial Investment – Gain equity and grow your net worth Today’s market…
Read MoreAccredited Buyer’s Representative
by Melissa Stevenson
6 REASONS TO HIRE AN ACCREDITED BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE By: REBAC Staff Buying a home is a major endeavor and enjoying a successful real estate transaction requires knowledge and experience. I understand your perspective and commit to helping you achieve your goals. Buying a home is unlike any other purchase. Before you assume you can do this…
Read MoreWhat is Important to Buy for Your New Home
by Melissa Stevenson
First Things You Should Buy for Your New Home After months of researching home loans and looking at homes for sale with personal tours and hours on the internet, you have closed on your new home. What items are best to purchase immediately? Before you move in all your stuff, keep this following list in…
Read MoreSpring Prep For Your Lawn and Home
by Melissa Stevenson
7 Tips to Prep Your House & Yard for Spring Written by TrueValue Hardware Now that winter has come and gone, it’s time to stop hibernating and start enjoying the outdoors again. Kick off the warm season by tackling some spring cleanup outside your house. Be sure to click on the Project Shopping List to…
Read MoreTips For a Successful Home sale
by Melissa Stevenson
Prepping Your Home For A Successful Sale When you’re ready to sell your home, doing a little preparation beforehand can potentially help your home sell quicker and for a higher price. Maximize Curb Appeal Getting buyers through the front door starts at the curb. Manicure the lawn, and trim the trees and shrubs. Pull weeds…
Read More8 Tips to Save Energy This Winter
by Melissa Stevenson
8 Winter Energy-Saving Tips for a Cozy, Efficient Home November 27, 2023 Energy Efficiency and Climate Change, Residential Real Estate These ideas, categorized from low to high effort, can help you save on utility bills as we enter the colder months. An El Niño weather pattern is expected this winter, which could bring severe weather…
Read MoreGuests Coming? Tidy-Up Quick
by Melissa Stevenson
How to Get Your Home Clean and Guest-Ready in One Hour By ASHLEY CHALMERS Published on 12/11/22 Tidy Daily If you’re putting off cleaning until the day of, Cohoon says don’t. There are things you can do now to help your future hosting self. “The best way to ensure a quick deep clean is to keep things as…
Read MoreCurrent Real Estate Market Predictions
by Melissa Stevenson
Housing Market Predictions For 2023: When Will Home Prices Be Affordable Again? Robin Rothstein Forbes Advisor Staff Reviewed By Chris Jennings Editor Updated: Oct 5, 2023, 1:40pm Getty Though winter may still be months away, housing market activity—already cooling due to eye-popping home prices and interest rates—may be on the verge of a deep freeze.…
Read More6 Best Things About Buying A House In The Fall
by Melissa Stevenson
The summertime real estate season is as hot as the weather, but you might want to postpone your purchase until fall. For the first time in recent history, October surpassed June as the most popular month to get married. And these autumn-loving brides may be on to something: Although the spring months are notoriously…
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