It’s been a lot of work getting your home ready to sell, and by the time your home is listed, you can’t wait to see it sold. So when your REALTOR® calls to tell you that you’ve got your first bid, you are thrilled! Your euphoria is short-lived, however, when you learn that the price […]
People often think that the choice between buying a condominium or a single family, detached house is all about price. But both types of properties come in all price ranges, from the budget-conscious to the luxurious. When choosing between a condo and a house, the most important factor to consider is your lifestyle. What do […]
We love our pools. They provide a wonderful place to exercise, and their visual beauty adds so much to the overall feeling of the home. But swimming pools can be expensive to maintain. There are several new products available on the market now that will help to reduce your pool’s maintenance costs. The most expensive […]
Buying a home with cash is becoming more popular than ever, especially in the luxury home market. This year, according to the National Association of Realtors, 32% of home purchases were paid for in cash, up from 26% last year. With the real estate market in flux and foreclosures affecting overall prices, home appraisers are […]
All the experts are saying that we will never see a home buying opportunity like this again in our lifetime. So if you have always wanted that dream vacation home near the water, there couldn’t be a better time to buy. The second home market is a buyer’s dream right now, with affordable prices and […]
The European trend to invest in the fractional ownership of a vacation home is growing more and more popular in this country. When you co-own a vacation property; you share the purchase price, maintenance costs and taxes with your co-owners. There are several advantages to fractional ownership. You have stronger buying power when you combine […]
To sell a multi-million-dollar home, it’s important to work with a REALTOR® who has a unique set of skills and has experience working with this kind of real estate. What qualities should you look for when choosing a luxury specialist to sell your home? First, look for a REALTOR® who has in-depth knowledge of […]
Are you spending too much on property taxes? Statistics show that as much as 60% of American homes are over-assessed, and according to the National Taxpayers Union (NTU), only 3% of homeowners ever challenge their home’s assessment. This is unfortunate, because nearly 40% of assessment appeals are successful. With the recent changes in real estate, […]
More and more, homeowners are viewing their bathrooms as places to retreat and relax from the stresses of life. Today’s luxury bathrooms are more like a spa, den and dressing room rolled into one. Architects are knocking down walls to include an adjacent closet or bedroom to accommodate a variety of activities. […]
Sumptuous décor, beautiful flowers and plants, perfect lighting – your house never looked so good. A good professional stager can make your home look its very best when it’s time to sell. Hiring a stager can give your home the extra edge over the competition, and the cost is worth it, because statistics show that […]
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