The Covid-19 pandemic upended most people’s lives in some way. Whether you were working from home for the first time, your children were learning virtually, or your gym routine became a visit to your basement, the way you use your home has probably changed. These lifestyle changes not only affected ... » Learn More about What Pandemic Influenced Buyers Want
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Why a Smaller House Might Be the Right Move
Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. For some, this has spurred an interest in making a move to a home that better suits our changing ... » Learn More about Why a Smaller House Might Be the Right Move
How to Maximize the Sale of Your House
Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s fueling a steady rise in home prices. In such a hot market, houses are ... » Learn More about How to Maximize the Sale of Your House
What are Contingencies on a Contract?
Contingencies are commonplace in contracts of all kinds. A contingency allows for one party or both to legally back out of a contract in the event of some specific condition occurring. They are a protection against the unknown. In real estate there can be contingencies inserted for either the ... » Learn More about What are Contingencies on a Contract?
Don’t Sell on Your Own (Even in a Seller’s Market)
In a seller's market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager. As a result, some sellers ... » Learn More about Don’t Sell on Your Own (Even in a Seller’s Market)