Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale. Given the limited number of available properties, if you’re a buyer in today’s market, you may need to expand your search to include both new construction and resale homes. But it can feel a little like comparing apples to oranges. Let’s take a closer look at some of the factors you should take into account when choosing between a new build or an existing home.
Read MoreYour Home is Your Safe Place – Here are 7 Tips to Keep It That Way
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with homeowners suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home break-in.
Read More2021 Fall Maintenance Checklist
It’s getting colder at night and the days are getting shorter….
Before you get too comfy and cozy inside, there are things that you’ll need to do in order to get your home prepared for the cooler fall and winter months. Preparing now can prevent costly damage later on. This list contains helpful fall preventative maintenance that every homeowner should consider!
Read More9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels like it's dwindling. You're not alone either if you're already feeling drained by the complex logistics of trying to sell and buy a new home all at once.
Read MoreHow to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it’s never been more important to understand the appraisal process and how it can be impacted by a quickly appreciating and highly competitive housing market. It’s also crucial to work with a skilled real estate agent who can guide you to a successful closing without overpaying (if you’re a buyer) or overcompensating (if you’re a seller). Find out how appraisals work—and in some cases, don’t work—in today’s unique real estate environment.
Read MoreThe New Normal: A Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021
“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said. And he’s right: most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from circumstances like a once-in-a-hundred-years pandemic and historic inventory shortages.
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Checklist
Keep yourself and your family safe during emergencies resulting from earthquakes, storms and other natural disasters that may cause power outages or interruptions of your energy service. Here are some tips from Puget Sound Energy for creating a plan:
Read MoreFall Maintenance Checklist
It’s getting colder at night and the days are getting shorter. Before the weather turns, there are things that you’ll need to do in order to get your home prepared for the colder fall an winter months.
Read More5 Secrets Buyers and Sellers Must Know About Virtual Home Tours
For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. From long-distance military personnel being relocated, to investors expanding their portfolio, to homeowners looking for a vacation getaway, this technology makes finding a house that’s a bit out of driving distance much easier. And for real estate agents, virtual tours have been a useful way to help buyers with their home search and to assist sellers in creatively marketing their listings.
Read MoreBackyard Composting
It’s that time of year when autumn leaves begin to fall and collect in our yards. Composting is a great way to clean up the yard, while also creating nutrient-rich soil for a healthy garden. Adding comps to your flowerbeds and garden keeps soil fertile and productive while reducing the amount of yard waste that ends up in landfills. Here are a few tips to help create soil for autumn’s beauty.
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