According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses. The strategies below can help to maximize your home’s security and minimize your chances of being targeted by intruders.
Feeling drained by the complex logistics of trying to sell and buy a new home all at once?
Read some of the most frequent concerns we hear from clients along with tips to work through them.
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it has 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 is also crucial to work with a skilled real estate agent who can guide you to a successful closing without overpaying (if you are a buyer) or overcompensating (if you are a seller). Find out how appraisals in today’s unique real estate environment.
An investment in real estate can help you grow your net worth, build wealth over time, and gain a foothold in the housing market to keep pace with rising prices.
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line.
For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical. While your home-buying journey may not look like your neighbor’s or friend’s, broad trends can help you understand what to keep in mind as you house hunt. No one wants to regret their home purchase and taking the time now to think about exactly what you need can save a lot of heartache later.
Even if you do not have immediate plans to buy or sell your home, we advise our clients to be mindful of modern design preferences when planning a remodel or even redecorating.
To help inspire your design projects this year, we have rounded up five of the hottest trends.
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. When you hire a home inspector, you get a professional, in-depth examination of the property’s structures and systems. Unfortunately, many buyers make mistakes during the inspection process that cost them time and money and lead to unnecessary stress. Learn how to avoid these eight common mistakes.
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.
But, rather than a slowdown, we are continuing to experience a surprisingly robust real estate market across the country. And experts estimate that these conditions are likely to last well into the new year.
Because of the pandemic, virtual home showing options recently experienced a huge spike in popularity. One survey found that nearly 33% of recent home tour requests were for virtual tours, as compared to just 2% pre-pandemic.
Cirtual tours have evolved. Continue reading to learn what’s new.
It is so common for many of us to work from home and have our children do virtual school these days. Demand is growing for move-up homes that offer more space, and second homes that offer a convenient escape.
Find out which one is right for you in our blog for the month of September.