Hey, today, if you’re in the rental market and looking for rentals and getting a little frustrated and wondering ” Should I rent or buy right now?”, stay tuned because I’m going to have an open conversation with Jane Townsend, my daughter, about that. So, the other night I was hanging out with my daughter, … Continued
Though some people take the FSBO route, most home sellers enlist the aid of a real estate agent – and for good reasons. Agents know the local market well, bring to bear negotiating skills, and make the whole selling process much easier. But they come with a price – real estate commissions. And, really, contrary … Continued
In today’s market, is it better to sell your house or hold on to it? Home prices are still rising, and buyers can get very low mortgage interest rates, so selling can look pretty attractive. Still, there are numerous other factors that figure into the answer to that question. But if you do decide to … Continued
In today’s competitive market, selling your house inevitably means some savvy and aggressive marketing. And no small part to that is plenty of top-notch listing photos. First impressions are immensely important, and those listing photos create the first impression that you don’t get a second shot at. But getting the photos you need involves a … Continued
Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions a person will experience ever. Hiring the wrong agent can lead to mistakes. Mistakes might cost you the home or tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Do you need an agent? Here are 4 signs of a great agent in Cherokee … Continued
If you’re planning on selling your house, you will, no doubt, have plenty of questions. It’s a big step and a big financial transaction, and you want to get it right. Preparation is key, and being forearmed with knowledge gained by asking questions will ensure that you’re truly prepared, that you understand the process. So … Continued
Selling your house can be stressful enough even when things go well. And when you have to contend with “bad neighbors,” it only gets worse. You’ve invested effort and expense in getting your house looking its absolute best for a quick sale and the best price possible – making repairs, cleaning and decluttering, staging, and … Continued
You’ve no doubt heard the old saying that only three things matter when it comes to real estate: location, location, and location. That is, of course, a cutesy and oversimplified piece of advice, but it’s still worth heeding, especially with respect to determining the safety of a neighborhood before buying a home. For location and … Continued
Whether you’re buying a home to flip or just selling your current home, repairs will be needed to get it listing ready. The trick here lies in getting the home in the best shape possible, that is, maximizing its appearance while minimizing costs and staying within budget. And in order to do this, you will … Continued
If you are a seller and are holding back because of a variety of different reasons you don’t want to put the house on the market right now because you’re afraid of what the market’s going to do. You’re afraid of being homeless and not being able to find a house after you sell yours. … Continued
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