Sellers
Consider the Emotional Side of Downsizing your Home
People downsize for a variety of reasons, from the “empty nest” syndrome to convenience or hardship. Here are a few things to consider as you contemplate moving to a smaller home. “Before any move, focus on how you want to live. People don’t think enough about why they’re moving,” said Mary Jo Zeller, director at Gero Solutions, which manages moves
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March sales down slightly
In March, local real estate sales decreased 4.8% over those of previous year, with 623 detached homes and 147 condos exchanging hands over the course of the month. Detached were slightly down by 3.7% and condos by 13.3%. “So, while last month’s figures are nothing to get excited about, they are also nothing to be concerned about. Slow and steady
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Floor the Competition
When people enter your home they usually look down before up, so that first step is vital for attracting a homebuyer and making a great first impression. This is one reason why more people are installing hardwood floors in their homes. Hardwood flooring enhances the look of any room and can create a classic ambiance that will beautify the interior
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Home Staging Should Include the Male Perspective
Professional home stagers consult with homeowners on ways to sell their homes quickly and for the most money possible, but often lost in the design process is the fact that men are involved in buying decisions as well. When having your home staged, it’s important to remember to appeal to both sexes and do some things that will pique a
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Who Needs Super Bowl Tix When You’ve Got a Man Cave?
It may sound like a football fan’s dream to attend a Super Bowl game live and in person. But really? Indianapolis? In February? Unless you are rabid fan of the New York Giants or the New England Patriots — the conference champs who will square off in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Lucas Oil Stadium — there
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Avoid These 8 Staging Mistakes
Avoid These 8 Staging Mistakes By Stewart Blair Prudential Family Realty; Brokerage You may love your home, but that doesn’t mean that everyone coming through the door will feel the same way. What may be “charming” to the seller may seem off-putting to a prospective buyer. Many sellers attempt to stage their home themselves and, in doing so, create
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(D)emotion: Take your feelings out of the sale
If there’s anything I’ve learned over the years, it’s that there is one over-arching principle for getting the most money for your home: feelings and emotions muddy home sale waters. I can’t stress enough to keep them as far away from your business decisions as possible. However, I do appreciate that it’s easier said than done. Most of us have
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November Market Update
Home sales in November 2011 dipped 7.1%, due in large part to a drop in condo sales. “Sales of detached homes were down only a marginal 1.8% from the previous November,” says Jack Lane, President of the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS®. “It was the condo market that was soft. Bear in mind, however, that condo sales
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