Having had to empty several family homes in recent years and collect, sort through, and combine such things as furniture, memorabilia both valuable and sentimental, garage and garden tools and life's periodically utilitarian purchases, this article spoke to me. As our children scanned what had accumulated in two garages (even after emptying out and disposing … Continue reading How to Organize Your Garage…and Keep It That Way!
Rare Penthouse Duplex Condo
Loft/Den - Private Roof Deck - Parking! This unit deserves special attention given the combination of features rare to find in this price range and for this location. This immaculate dramatic Penthouse level two bedroom, two full-bath condominium with a stunning loft/den, exclusive private rooftop deck, and dedicated reserved surface parking is all yours in … Continue reading Rare Penthouse Duplex Condo
Maximizing Long-Term Financial Gains through Homeownership
Choosing to become a homeowner is generally one of the biggest decisions of your life. It’s a financial and emotional decision that must be made based on your individual circumstances. If paying rent has you leaning toward the security of owning your home, here are a few reasons why buying a home can make financial … Continue reading Maximizing Long-Term Financial Gains through Homeownership
Ready to Buy a Home on Your Own? Here’s Your Next 111 To-Dos.
There are a multitude of tasks, responsibilities, and requirements I attend to out of sight of my clients. Agents dedicate hundreds of hours to preparation, research, consultations, continuing education, legwork, networking, and business management of their careers. Much of this is conducted in the background, which inadvertently makes a successful agent's client-facing efforts and results … Continue reading Ready to Buy a Home on Your Own? Here’s Your Next 111 To-Dos.
Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before You Move? Maybe Not.
If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing market, there’s a longstanding relationship between mortgage rates and buyer demand. Typically, the … Continue reading Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before You Move? Maybe Not.
Thank You to All My Wonderful Clients!
I am honored to be, once again, named to the Chairman's Club of Long & Foster's Gold Team! I am grateful to all my clients who relied on me for Exceptional Results! I believe my role and responsibility is to make sure I answer your questions, explain the landscape, and provide you with greater insight … Continue reading Thank You to All My Wonderful Clients!
Two Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates
When the Fed meets, experts in the industry will be keeping a close watch to see what they decide and what impact it’ll have on the economy. If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, … Continue reading Two Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates
Home Décor Trends for 2024
Welcome 2024! With a new year comes new design trends. If you’re planning to refresh your home this year, here are a few decor trends according to Southern Living magazine. · A Show of Restraint. Remove anything that feels unnecessary to ensure each item makes a statement and impacts the general aesthetic. · Warmer Hues. … Continue reading Home Décor Trends for 2024
The Real Estate Market for 2024
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in 2024, you may be wondering what’s to come in the real estate market ahead. After a few robust years, 2023 brought the housing market to more normal (pre-Covid) levels, which we expect to continue in 2024. Here are a few more of the trends that … Continue reading The Real Estate Market for 2024
Long & Foster’s Third Quarter 2023 Real Estate Market Update
We’re more than three quarters into 2023, and a lot has happened in the real estate market. Interest rates have risen, shifting the market to a more normalized pace—reminiscent of the years pre-pandemic. Plus, we’re seeing the below trends, when comparing the third quarter of 2023 with the same period in 2022. Fewer homes were … Continue reading Long & Foster’s Third Quarter 2023 Real Estate Market Update
Start Now to Prepare Your Home for Sale in the Spring Market
It can take weeks and sometimes months to best prepare your home for sale next March-June. Contact me now for professional guidance on what you should do. Spring is only five months away and during the fall and winter months is a fantastic time to prepare the inside of your home. To make the most … Continue reading Start Now to Prepare Your Home for Sale in the Spring Market
Multiple Visits Help Match Homebuyers’ Lifestyle Needs
There are several personal subjective tasks that only you as a buyer can evaluate when thoroughly considering a property to purchase. These are in addition to the support and resources your professional real estate agent provides. Your real estate agent plays a crucial transactional role in helping you find and purchase a home. These include all the … Continue reading Multiple Visits Help Match Homebuyers’ Lifestyle Needs
Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
Selling home,Little house and money. If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than you think. According to … Continue reading Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
A housing subdivision in the San Francisco Bay Area. You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment … Continue reading Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
If You Sell, Where Will You Go?
Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You're not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant part of the housing inventory. That means … Continue reading If You Sell, Where Will You Go?
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