Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and their children do better in school.1 But one of the biggest Continue Reading
A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021.1 However, there were signs in the fourth quarter that the red-hot housing market was beginning to simmer down. In the month of October, only 60.3% of sales involved a bidding war—down from a high of Continue Reading
Buying & Selling Your Home At The Same Time
9 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.¹ 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 Continue Reading
Appraisal Gaps In Today’s Market
If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1 the appraisal process—historically a standard part of a home purchase—is receiving more attention than ever. That’s because some sellers are finding out the hard way that a Continue Reading
Finding A New Home For Your Next Stage of Life
Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing family, would feel stifling. For empty nesters, a large Continue Reading
Buying or Selling Real Estate During COVID
Summer is usually the best time to buy or sell your home. However, with the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases, many people are questioning whether this is the right time to jump into the real estate market. Here are some good tips for Sellers and Buyers to safely maneuver in today’s market. Due to low inventory, it is a currently a Seller’s market. It is more important than ever for your agent Continue Reading
Moving With Pets
MOVING WITH PETS by Bunny Bennett - Designated Moving With Pets Specialist Scouting the New Community Before you decide on a new property be sure that it has all of the basic necessities and amenities your pet will need. Ask you real estate agent to provide you with a list of nearby veterinarians, dog parks, groomers, day care, boarding facilities, and pet Continue Reading
Creating Your Cat’s Dream Home
CREATING YOUR CAT'S DREAM HOME by Bunny Bennett** Congratulations, you have found your dream home and, as you prepare to move, you realize that the home might not have a great area for your beloved family cat. In this blog, you will find some great ideas for turning your dream home into your kitty’s dream home. Your feline companions require a litter box, food, water, and the Continue Reading
Staging To Create Your Outdoor Living Space
We talk a lot in real estate about the importance of staging your home before placing your home on the market for sale. What is often overlooked though is the importance of staging the exterior, or an "outdoor living room" as well. Here are 5 easy and cost effective steps to staging your outdoor living room: Spruce Up the Landscaping - This step involves some basic landscaping Continue Reading
