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How to Deal with a Competitive Disadvantage
If you’re selling your home and there are other listings in your area, buyers will naturally compare your property to those other listings. Is there something about your home that you’re concerned will be seen as a competitive disadvantage? For example, do you have a small kitchen or fewer bedrooms than ...
Continue ReadingThe Most Commonly Overlooked Issues in a Home Inspection
Just because you get a home inspection report that appears to be A-OK, it doesn’t always mean there are no issues. Certain issues can be overlooked in a typical home inspection, such as: Water damage, like water stains and musty smells, can be masked by paint or a diffuser. Internal ...
Continue ReadingCleaning Tips for Instantly Improving Curb Appeal
As you may know, curb appeal refers to how your property looks from the street, where potential buyers first see it. Your home’s curb appeal can have a big impact on the sale of your property. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to drive by a listing, rather than ...
Continue ReadingThe Price of “Living in Paradise”
Dream homes are often envisioned as being on a waterfront. However, with shoreline erosion, among other climate change effects, shoreline properties can come with major concerns. It’s not uncommon for homes to erode right into the water. Still, that doesn’t prevent some from buying their dream shoreline property. If a ...
Continue ReadingCreating the “Wow” Effect in Buyers
It’s incredible how quickly people form first impressions. According to some studies, people can develop lasting opinions within seconds of seeing someone, something, or someplace new. That’s why, when preparing your property for sale, it’s important to do everything you can to make sure it looks attractive to buyers. Nowhere does this ...
Continue ReadingIs this your Year to Get Gardening?
Whether you have a large backyard or a modest balcony, gardening is fast becoming one of the most popular pastimes across the land. Homeowners have become more focused on their property’s appearance and productivity, while also recognizing how gardening can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are interested in nurturing ...
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