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Staging Your Closets
by Melissa Stevenson
HOW TO STAGE YOUR CLOSETS BEFORE MAKING YOUR NEXT MOVE By: REBAC Staff Many homebuyers are on the move, trading their current home for another one. Buying and selling in quick succession can be challenging, at best. But everything will go better if you begin preparing as early as possible. One of the best places…
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Is it Cheaper to Build or Buy a House?
by Melissa Stevenson
If you’ve been touring homes for sale, you might find yourself asking plenty of questions about how you might change them to better suit your style. What would it take to add another bathroom? Why did the seller choose those cabinets and that flooring for the kitchen? Could the deck be converted to an enclosed…
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Paint and Color Trends 2021
by Melissa Stevenson
Paint and colors shape how we view the world around us, and how we view our homes in particular. After an unprecedented year that found many people spending more time at home than ever before, 2021 is poised to bring even more changes and trends to home decor than in recent years. Each year, Fixr…
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Say No To FSBO! 7 Risks Homesellers Take When They Go It Alone
by Melissa Stevenson
In today’s market, the stakes are high, decisions are swift, and there is immense pressure on everyone in the transaction — which is why sellers need a real estate agent by their side BY CARA AMEER Today 2:00 A.M. It may be winter, but the temperature of many real estate markets around the country is 100…
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Looking to Buy a Home In 2021? Start This 9-Step Checklist Now
by Melissa Stevenson
Make sure you’re ready to become a homeowner in the new year. Christy Bieber Buying a home can be exciting and fun, but it’s also a serious financial commitment and it’s one you need to be ready for. If you’re planning to purchase a house in 2021, you should get started ASAP. In particular, here…
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Bundle Up! Winter’s Home-Buying Game Has Changed. Here’s How To Win
by Melissa Stevenson
Winter Home Buying; here’s the facts.
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Why This Winter’s ‘Slow’ Home-Selling Season May Be Hotter Than Ever
by Melissa Stevenson
By Erica Sweeney | Nov 2, 2020 Winter is traditionally real estate’s slow season. Between the cold weather and the holidays, the housing market typically plunges into a hibernation of sorts, with both buyers and sellers shelving any major real estate moves until spring. This winter’s real estate market, however, is shaping up to be unlike any other…
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Factors to Think about Before Your Next Home Purchase
by Melissa Stevenson
10 RESALE VALUE FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING YOUR NEXT HOUSE By: REBAC Staff Posted: 09/07/2020 Twitter Facebook LinkedIn When you are shopping for a home, selling it later may not cross your mind. But it should! Purchasing a home is a major investment. You want your new house to meet your current needs while also providing…
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Home Buying Blunders
by Melissa Stevenson
10 First-Time Home Buyer Blunders To Avoid By Lighter Side Staff | Homeownership is one of the central tenets of contemporary life. Most of us dream of a familiar, comfortable place to call our own, and buying a home is a rite of passage into adulthood, and into our own piece of the American Dream. But…
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Planning Outdoor Space
by Melissa Stevenson
Baby Got Back(yard)! Maximize Your Outdoor Space Here are some important considerations to make when planning your outdoor design. June 22, 2020 Working With Sellers, Design Trends By: Julea Joseph Now that stay-at-home orders have been relaxed, the backyard—which may have been used infrequently recently—has regained primacy as a home feature. So, baby, if you got back(yard),…
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