It's Summer 2022, and if you follow the housing or lending market for housing, you probably have heard about the shift that happened last month, June 2022. Most people know that interest rates have been rising, but several weeks ago, rates took a precipitous hike overnight, in what one ... Continue Reading » about SUMMER 2022 REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT
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SPRING 2022 REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT
If you like to follow the local Real Estate Market, you're likely abreast of the latest, which is: "Low Inventory, Multiple Competitive Offers, it's a bubble", and new to my ears ..."we're heading for a crash". What's up with the Economy? It's not actually surprising, considering that ... Continue Reading » about SPRING 2022 REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT
Winning At Negotiations
One of the most important things your real estate agent or broker does is represent you during the various negotiation processes involved in buying or selling a home. While we often think of the negotiation in terms of the initial offer to purchase, in reality, there are many separate negotiations ... Continue Reading » about Winning At Negotiations
THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOUSE?
There are several things to consider when making a move towards home ownership. Many people make their decision based simply on wether or not they are financially capable of making the purchase. However there are many other aspects involved and here are a few to consider at the outset. RENTING ... Continue Reading » about THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOUSE?
FALL 2021 REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT
Humboldt tends to hang on to it's summer vibe, usually well into early November, but there is a decided chill in the air, perhaps a touch early, and along with it some actual precipitation. More than one client has told me that the extra fruit on all the trees this year means a long, cold ... Continue Reading » about FALL 2021 REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT
BEWARE OF PRICING TOO HIGH
Choosing a price for your property can be one of the more difficult decisions you make as a seller. There's a lot to consider. It's important to note that pricing is both an art and a science, and can depend on MANY factors. Check out the post linked here about choosing a price for your property ... Continue Reading » about BEWARE OF PRICING TOO HIGH
PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE
Here are some ideas for ways that you can prepare your property to be on the market. If you are moving as a part of the process as well, there are a few things to consider about how to orchestrate everything. What is listed here is optional, but these ideas are designed to highlight the ... Continue Reading » about PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE
CONSIDERING PROFESSIONAL STAGING OR STAGING YOURSELF
Staging a home is when a seller hires a company to come into a vacant property and place furniture and amenities appropriately so as to highlight the features of the house. These companies will stage part or all of the house for you, even to the extent that they will add towels and shower curtains! ... Continue Reading » about CONSIDERING PROFESSIONAL STAGING OR STAGING YOURSELF
LITTLE PROJECTS THAT HELP SELL YOUR HOUSE
PROJECTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE It's always surprising to me how many people reach out in preparation for selling their home to get information, and proceed to let me know that they are undertaking a major remodel to help get their home sold. This is rarely a profitable choice, especially in a ... Continue Reading » about LITTLE PROJECTS THAT HELP SELL YOUR HOUSE
DECLUTTERING AND CLEANING FOR SELLING
When people are walking through a property, they are looking for a place to call their own. If your belongings are everywhere (including on the walls), it makes it difficult for buyers to imagine the house as theirs. Since you are most likely planning on moving anyway, beginning the process by ... Continue Reading » about DECLUTTERING AND CLEANING FOR SELLING
