Brokers report they are encountering more multiple offer situations as the market heats up. Buyers are not hesitating to jump in with offers over the asking price in hopes theirs is the chosen one. Extremely low mortgage rates are playing a significant role by providing home seekers with more buying power.
Read MoreJENNY’S GARDEN TIPS: Mid-summer garden perk ups
As this strangest year keeps plodding along, our gardens beginning to wane a bit in this mid-summer heat. Vegetables and flowers may be yielding a bumper crop, but your garden may not look as picture perfect as you imagined it to be. Plants are maturing, setting their fruit and seed, or even looking a bit worn. Foliage may begin to yellow; flowers start to slow down and sometimes plants just die. If your garden has any of these symptoms, here are a few perk up tips to keep it looking great the rest of the summer.
Read MoreMove-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right For You?
Right now, we’re all stuck at home more than we want. So shouldn’t our home be our #HappyPlace?
But what would make your home life better? A bigger backyard? A dedicated office? A view of the ocean?
Read my latest blog post to find out whether a Larger Home or a Vacation Home would be a better choice for you!
Read MoreLowest Mortgage Rates in History: What It Means for Homeowners and Buyers
In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today’s rates truly a bargain?
Read MoreAdd Value To Your Home With These 9 DIY Improvements
Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home.
Read MoreIs Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?
Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings fell nearly 45%, and sales volume fell 15% compared to last year.
Fortunately, as restrictions have eased, I’ve seen an uptick in market activity. And economists at Realtor.com expect a rebound in July, August, and September, as fears about the pandemic subside, and buyers return to the market with pent-up demand from a lost spring season.
But given safety concerns and the current economic climate, is it prudent to jump back into the real estate market?
Read MoreJENNY’S GARDEN TIPS: Five Benefits of Gardening and How to Add Year-Round Color Too!
Jenny Uglow, British biographer, historian, critic and publisher has a quote that is so appropriate for our times right now - “We may think that we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is nurturing us.” We are spending a lot of time at home right now and when we give our gardens some attention, they can add to our well-being in this time of great stress and fear.
Read More20 Ways to Save Money and Stretch Your Household Budget
These days, it seems like everyone’s looking for ways to cut costs and stretch their income further. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce your household expenses without making radical changes to your standard of living. When combined, these small adjustments can add up to significant savings each month.
Here are 20 things you can start doing today to lower your bills, secure better deals, and begin working toward your financial goals.
Read More#StayHome: How to Create Functional Spaces in Your Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home and your lifestyle to make the best of this difficult situation.
Read MoreTop 5 Home Design Trends for a New Decade
Whether you’re planning a simple refresh or a full-scale renovation, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make tasteful updates can generate increased buyer interest and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need updating immediately (or in the near future) so they can factor renovation costs into their overall budget.
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