Like the changes happening to every other part of our lives, COVID-19 is shifting the emphasis of what buyers are looking for in their next home. The pandemic has taught us that our own home is the safest place to be, which means a greater demand for a residence that can combine work, school, and […]
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Fall is a beautiful time of year! If you have your home on the market, make the most of the season to boost its curb appeal. If you have a gorgeous red maple or golden yellow aspen in your front yard, you already have a great head start. Make a list of the most important […]
Read MoreThe Summer of 2020 rolls on and the real estate market maintains the momentum that it has had all year. Just when we thought that inventory was tight, June stats show a 44% reduction in inventory and a 6.5% rise in home prices in the metropolitan area! Closed sales are off just 4% which is […]
Read MoreSummertime and the Selling is easy! Buying… Not so much! Another wave of buying began with the reopening of the economy in early June. Already short on inventory, home prices have continued to increase and selection has dwindled significantly. This continued rally in home sales is further fueled by interest rates below 3% on the […]
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The arrival of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed virtually every aspect of life, including the momentum of real estate sales. Some home sellers are waiting, hoping that the situation improves as we find a new normal. Others have decided to put their homes on the market because of urgent reasons, such as a job transfer, […]
Read MoreWELCOME TO SUMMER! The housing market has rebounded after a challenging couple of months. While COVID-19 has changed many of the ways that properties are shown and sold, the demand for homes in all price points has skyrocketed in the last few weeks! The underlying lack of inventory heading into the Coronavirus crisis was only […]
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Everything happens online now, whether it’s business conferencing, entertainment, social networking, finances, or shopping. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, about 95 percent of home buyers look for their next property online. There are numerous sites that take you to a multiple listing service (MLS), where you will find data, descriptions, and very often […]
Read MoreThese are tragic and unprecedented times in our nation. Not since 1918-1920 has the United States experienced a pandemic as menacing and as deadly as the current coronavirus. Like many of you, my wife an I are taking every precaution to reduce the spread of the virus and to support those who are on the […]
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Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are governing bodies that set and enforce the rules of a neighborhood or condominium development. They maintain common areas and oversee the amenities, covenants and restrictions of the neighborhood. There are many ways a HOA can be beneficial to you, but there are also aspects that you might find restrictive. If […]
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