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Will Your Home Sell in a Recession? Broad Appeal

Are you wondering if it is the right time to sell your current home? Are you worried about all the information and opinion in the media that tell us that this is the wrong time to put a home on the market? There are certain elements that will sell a home, no matter the overall housing market. So far, I’ve talked about the following factors: Carrying costs, trends, location, sidewalks and septic, and durability. Now, let us consider broad appeal. Broad appeal is just what it sounds like. You want you home to appeal to the broadest selection of buyers. … Continue reading →

Home Staging: Don’t Forget the Garage (and other Stuff)

When staging your home for sale, don’t forget about the garage, basement, utility room, laundry room shed, or closets. While it’s tempting to stuff things into these areas to make the main living spaces look their best, it’s not a good idea. Messy storage areas make buyers think you don’t have enough storage. If possible, try to rent a storage unit until you get your house sold. If you can’t swing it, organize these spaces so that they look neat and efficient. One way to do so quickly and cheaply is to pick up covered storage bins at your favorite … Continue reading →

Buying A Home? Let’s Talk Incentives

Times are tough for home sellers. Recent reports show that the market hasn’t been this flooded since the early 90’s. The situation has forced realtors to get creative—many have had to come up with new ideas that benefit both buyers and sellers. Location, location, location… sure that’s still the number one consideration of people looking to relocate, but what is now helping to close a deal even faster are the added incentives being offered to potential home buyers. For example, while you may love the location of a home and its huge closets, how much quicker would you put in … Continue reading →