Five Simple Projects to Enhance Your Home
Spring market is already underway. But if you’ve been thinking about selling your home, there’s still time to take advantage of real estate’s busy season – and even tackle a few projects that may be on your to-do list. In fact, there are plenty of small home improvement tasks that can be accomplished in a single weekend and can go a long way in enhancing your home’s presentation. Whether you’re looking to get your home in optimal showing condition or just want to refresh your space, here are five projects that are an easy weekend undertaking. 1. Add a Fresh Coat of Paint This is one … [Read More...]
Happier @home Without Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in your home or backyard can be infuriating, especially when you have to deal with 10 bites from just one mosquito! Males bite once; females will bite until they are full and ready to lay eggs! In order to make your summer more pleasurable @home, follow these steps to help get rid of mosquitoes: Eliminate the source where mosquitoes come from! Repair torn screens to prevent mosquitoes from coming in through small gaps. Keep windows and doors closed when not using. Prevent further breeding: Mosquitoes lay eggs on standing water, so emptying all standing water located … [Read More...]
Make More Money on the Sale of Your Home -Spending Very Little!
Are you thinking about selling your home? Following are a few suggestions that will ensure the best first impression and help get the highest price for your home. Look well maintained and loved: Prospective buyers notice the littlest things. If your home looks neglected, buyers often wonder what else could be wrong behind the walls or with the mechanicals? Examples of things to look for include: - Recaulking your bathtub and shower stalls - Replacing broken receptacles, outlet covers, or switch plates - Replacing broken glass windows - Thoroughly clean your house before going on … [Read More...]
How To Navigate Multiple Offers As A Seller
Here in the North Shore suburbs of Chicago, spring is usually the busiest season for the real estate market. However, COVID-19 has changed the selling season drastically. Now, we are experiencing a high level of sales activity all year long. We have many more buyers for fewer available homes for sale. That means an increase of multiple offers for desirable properties. If you are in the enviable position of dealing with multiple offers as a seller, handling the situation thoughtfully can make all the difference. Because of this, an experienced broker is extremely important to guide you … [Read More...]
Five Reasons It Pays To Be A Homeowner
Should you buy or rent? This is a fundamental question facing many potential homebuyers, particularly first-time buyers. There certainly are circumstances in which renting might make more sense if: More flexibility is needed You need to save for a down-payment You will be relocating within the next 2 years, or You need to improve your credit score... However, if one is eligible and so include there are several key advantages when it comes to homeownership. Here are five benefits to buying a home today. Record Low Mortgage Rates We know, we know, you keep hearing “record … [Read More...]
