Complete Checklist for Moving Into Your First House

Complete Checklist for Moving Into Your First House

There are many milestones in every person’s life. One of those is moving from your parent’s house to your own. However, an efficient move is not easy because there are many considerations to think about. To help you make a smooth transition, check out this complete checklist for moving into your first home.

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10 Tips for A Successful Open House

10 Tips for A Successful Open House
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Open houses…are they really effective? 

Real estate agents swear by them, while others say they’re a waste of time.

Of course, it’s up to you as the seller to decide whether or not to hold an open house, but here are a few best practices to consider.

The “dos and don’ts” below reflect the experiences of countless sellers and their agents in a wide variety of markets, so as with any marketing effort…choose what will work for you!

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8 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Selling

8 Ways To Prepare Your Home For Selling

If you’ve decided to sell your home, expect to perform minor repairs and enhancements as part of the preparation. 

Small things like replacing rugs, door handles, and decluttering can help your property become more attractive to potential buyers. Preparing your home well can also help preserve its fair market value and make it more welcoming to people interested in acquiring your property.   

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Will There Be a Buyer’s Market This Year?

Will There Be a Buyer's Market This Year

Most of the U.S. has been experiencing a red hot seller’s market this year. While there was uncertainty about the state of the housing market at the start of the pandemic, sellers are now getting top dollar for their homes, and buyers are having a hard time snagging them.

The question on many buyers’ minds is when the tipping point will be. When will we start to see a shift from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market — will it be this year?

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4 Mistakes All Millennials Make When They Buy Their First Home

4 Mistakes All Millennials Make When They Buy Their First Home
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When it comes to real estate, millennials find themselves in a unique position to make mistakes.

While some older millennials were lucky enough to find themselves in the sweet spot of affordable prices and disposable income, many younger ones make up ‘generation rent’, struggling to pull together deposits without the help of family members in a world of constantly inflating asking prices.

This lack of accessibility to the housing market has developed a generation that not only can’t afford to get on the property ladder but aren’t getting their house-purchasing mistakes out of the way before it harms them financially.

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