Whether you’re buying, selling, or staying put, you might be feeling unsure about whether a change in home prices will impact your housing plans this year—especially after everything that happened in 2020. Shudder. We get it. The cool thing is, home prices haven’t been dropping—a relief for sellers. They haven’t been shooting up like a … Read More “Homebuyers Push More Homes to Sell Above List Price” »
Chances are, you or someone you know has bought or sold a house in the last 10 months. No matter if you are moving across the street or across the country, it’s all part of a record-setting real estate boom. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected every industry, but perhaps none as surprisingly as real estate. … Read More “What Will Real Estate Look Like In 2021? 3 Homebuying Trends You’ll See This Year” »
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Pandemic aside, I’m always a fan of a cozy Valentine’s dinner at home. If you’re staying in this year, and you need some inspiration, here’s how to have a cozy and sweet Valentine’s Day dinner at home. First, I like to set the mood. And, let me just preface that the mood need not … Read More “How to Have a Fun Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home” »
The number of “green” buildings is growing across the country—and Massachusetts is leading the way with the most LEED-certified square feet per capita, according to new rankings released by the U.S. Green Building Council. More than 60% of LEED certifications were from office, healthcare, higher education, and K-12 projects. Warehouses, distribution centers, multifamily, and retail … Read More “The Top 10 States for LEED Green Building” »
Great opportunity near city limits. Ranchette type property, home 2 bedrooms with 1436 sf. Outbuildings include a 2-car detached garage, barn, & pole barn. Fenced pasture for horses, too. Near Turlock Sales Yard. City designation is Low-Density Residential, but currently in county.
Consider the market as well as your needs and financial readiness to figure out the best time to sell your house. The best time to sell your house is when you’re financially and emotionally ready to move, and when there are plenty of buyers shopping for homes in your area. Of course, sometimes you can’t … Read More “The Best Time to Sell Your House” »
Like new, this 4 bedroom & 3 bath home is 1,810 sf and overlooks Veteran’s Park! Great room and fireplace open to a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, built-in efficiency appliances & European hinged cabinets! Inside utility room, roomy master suite –all on a spacious corner lot!
Property values fluctuate as a result of many factors, and as a homeowner, it’s important to be aware of factors that can drive the home value down. Some of these factors are out of your control, such as market conditions, interest rates, and the economy, while others are very much in your control. From unappealing renovations to neglecting … Read More “What Hurts Property Value? 8 Things to Address Now” »
For most people, the prospect of moving can be pretty daunting when you consider all the packing that occurs. While professional movers can ease the stress and the work, there are certain things that will be a burden regardless. When we moved four years ago, we hired movers. I felt comfortable having them pack our … Read More “My Favorite Closet Moving Hacks” »
An old rule of thumb in real estate is to wait until the flowers start blooming to put a house on the market. There are sound reasons behind that. Spring is the time of the year when people are getting their tax refunds, the weather is ideal for going out to look at properties, and … Read More “When Is the Best Time to Sell Your House?” »