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Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.1   Now, it’s not as simple to sell a home. While pandemic-era homebuyers were racing the clock—trying to lock inContinue reading “Top 7 Tips to Attract the Best Offers for Your Home”

  Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices to upgrading the appliances we use most.Continue reading “Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023”

3 cups sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon1 cup vegetable oil1 tsp ground clove4 eggs3 ½ cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup water2 tsp baking soda1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree1 ½ tsp salt2 tsp ground ginger½ tsp baking powder1 tsp ground allspice1 cup chopped nuts, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease or spray 9 XContinue reading “GiGi’s Pumpkin Gingerbread Recipe”

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership.  A real estate boom during the pandemic pushed home prices to anContinue reading “Buy Now or Rent Longer?”

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are headed next.1 This climate has been unsettling for some homebuyers and sellers. However, with proper planning, you can work toward qualifyingContinue reading “8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate”

The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything inContinue reading

No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling into a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the mostContinue reading “7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)”

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with a real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and ears ofContinue reading “Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home For Sale”