Common Sense Reminders for a Fast Home Sale
 It’s a seller’s market right now, but if you want to sell your home quickly there are still things you can do to keep the offers rolling in. Setting the right sale price and publicizing the listing are both essential, but what other steps can you take to speed up your home sale?
Don't Wait to List Your Home
Peak selling season is typically between mid-March and mid-April, also known... Read More
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As Properties Sell Quickly, More Homes Are Needed on the Market
 While existing-home sales saw a slight month-over-month decline in November, sales for the entire year are still on track to surpass 2019 sales, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This is welcome news, as the COVID-19 pandemic was expected to affect the housing market negatively—yet despite the restrictions and the resulting economic impacts, the housing market is outperforming expectations... Read More |
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What Is a Comparative Market Analysis?
 A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is routinely done for sellers to determine a listing price for their home based on current market conditions. Knowing how a CMA is created will help you understand why it's so valuable in finding a home's market value.
Comparables (Comps) Are Selected
The listing agent locates three or more recently sold homes comparable to the one ready... Read More
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Improve Your Credit Score to Get the Best Mortgage Rate
 Thinking about buying a home? It's important to know your credit score. One of the first steps a mortgage lender does is check an applicant's credit score, which not only determines loan eligibility but also the interest rate and mortgage terms a bank is willing to offer. A high score translates into a lower interest rate, which can calculate out to saving thousands of dollars over the course of a loan. Consider these three tips to improve your credit score:
1. Read Your Credit Report
It's important to know how credit card debt negatively... Read More
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Five Common Home Decor Mistakes and How to Fix Them
 Tasteful, thought-out home decorating looks effortless, but bringing a Pinterest board vision of your house to life isn't easy. Fortunately, many of the most common home decor mistakes people make are easy to fix. With a few simple tweaks, you'll create a seamless, beautiful aesthetic that's sure to wow friends and family.
1. Matchy-Matchy
When people doubt their home decorating abilities, they tend to buy furniture and accessories in sets. While there's nothing wrong with furniture and decor sets, it's easy to create a living space that's too coordinated. You don't want every item to have the same bright floral pattern or weathered wood tone... Read More
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