The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined, the desire to relocate remains strong.2,3 In fact, Architectural Digest recently declared “Americans are restless” after a survey...
Howdy Friend, April has just jumped right ahead of us, hasn't it? Being distracted with life, there may be some things that slipped your mind. It's time to dust off the winter season and get ready for spring. Let's start with some Spring Cleaning! Are you ready for some valuable information right now? DOWNLOAD MY SPRING CLEANING CHECKLIST for tips and advice on how to keep your home prepared for...
Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024 A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of interest rate hikes in 2022, the combination of higher borrowing costs and record-high home prices has fostered the steepest real estate...
Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, you'll be changing more than your address. Besides a new house, you may also be searching for new jobs, schools, doctors, service providers and more. Of course you'll need to pack, make moving arrangements and possibly sell your old home. With so much to do,...
Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality of life. A major remodel can be a major commitment. From hiring...
When you sell a home, the road to closing can be riddled with obstacles-from issues with showings to inspection surprises. But many of these complications are avoidable when you have a skilled and knowledgeable real estate agent by your side. For example, here, are seven common mistakes that many home sellers make. These can cause anxiety, cost you time, and shrink your financial proceeds. Fortunately, I...