If you’ve been casually thinking about selling your home this year, there’s something important happening in the real estate market that you should know. Not dramatic.Not panic-worthy.Just… different. Buyers Are Backing Out at Higher Rates According to Redfin’s January 26, 2026 report, about 40,000 home purchase agreements were canceled in December alone — roughly 16.3% […]
Every year, I get the same question from homeowners: “Does it really matter when I list my home?” The short answer: yes — timing can influence how quickly your home sells and how strong your offers are. Here’s what the data consistently shows about the Spring housing market. Homes Sell Faster in Spring National housing
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A lot of people check their Zillow estimate the same way they check their bank balance — quick, easy, and right at your fingertips. But here’s something most homeowners don’t realize: even Zillow’s former CEO once sold his home for about 40% less than its Zestimate. And Zillow openly says their number is only a
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If you’re considering selling your home in 2025, you’re already ahead of the curve! With more inventory in many markets, sellers can no longer rely on a “for sale” sign alone to stand out (The Mortgage Reports, 2024). But here’s the good news: by aligning your property with what today’s buyers want most, you can
Tax season. Just the words can send shivers down your spine. But if you’re a homeowner, there’s a silver lining: potential savings! You’ve probably heard that you can deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage — but did you know there are many other ways homeowners can reduce their tax burden? Before you start
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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…
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Are you frustrated because you expected your home to sell quickly (7 days or less) and it is sitting on the market? While it’s true that there are some reasons beyond your control that affect the market, this great article gives 7 “Dumb Reasons” it won’t sell. Enjoy! Read more on the Realtor.com website.
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Be sure to stop by and see the Design Home staged by Val Valdez of @ThisIs.RevitalizeDesign! She is a featured designer at the Home & Remodeling Show, starting Today Friday 1/19/2018 – Sunday 1/21/18. Val is in the video starting at 00:54 | http://wjla.com/…/good-…/previewing-dcs-home-remodeling-show
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Whether on a team supporting other Selling Agents or as an individual Seller’s Agent, I completely believe in the value and importance of selling homes that have been completely prepared for sale. What do I mean by that? These homes have been depersonalized, dusted and cleaned – including the windows, kitchen appliances shined up and
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Fall is not only a great time to buy a home, it might also be the best season to find the perfect property (and not just because you can browse the listings while cupping a pumpkin latte). Here is a great article I found on Realtor.com… Spring and summer usually get all the real
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Pricing a home for sale is a very import, and can often be a touchy subject. You want your home to sell quickly, and for a good price. Will you make a profit when you sell your home? Your realtor suggests a price that you consider too low, shouldn’t you price it high and negotiate
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So now we’re in the month of August and it’s a tricky month; we’re finishing up those last few vacation days before school starts back up. However, this gem of an article I found on Realtor.com contains 5 tasks we can perform around the home to prep it for the changing season ahead. August Home
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Okay, I don’t think I’m in the minority when I say I pretty much associate cork with champagne and wine bottles. But this fascinating article contains 4 ways to use cork for home decor! Who knew? “Renewable, durable, mold-resistant, and modern, cork is the interior decorating material that’s all the rage for 2017. Typically, cork
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Should you seriously consider listing your home for sale in the Winter? The answer to that question might be surprising. Spring may still be peak home-shopping season, since most families want to move when the kids are out of school. Yet it actually pays to list in the winter, when buyers tend to have more
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