Summer is now here, it’s hot and things are really cooking in the real estate market. While there are pros and cons to buying and selling homes at various times throughout the year, summer can be, on average 25 to 30 percent more active than the annual average. In summer you have a real mix of b...

06/23/2015

Overpriced Houses Deters Buyers and Hurt Sellers

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All sellers want their home to sell for the highest possible price. This is one reason why it’s so easy for agents to “buy” listings. If you’re not familiar with the concept, “buying” a listing is when an agent tells a client their home is worth far more than the market value in order to win the ...

06/16/2015

What You Should Know Before You Purchase a Historic or Older Home

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There’s much to admire about owning an historic home. You probably don’t need to be sold on the beauty of a grand old house, and in all likelihood the home is in an established neighborhood or district where prices are projected to appreciate at a better clip than other areas. Plus, if it’s truly...

06/08/2015

Cleaning Projects to Help Your Home's Curb Appeal

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Whether your home is two years old or a classic Victorian from 1950, you can help your house hold its value and scream curb appeal with a few simple fair weather cleaning projects. Keeping a home in shape is a little like good dental hygiene… routine attention prevents major renovation! With the ...

06/01/2015