Tag: home selling

  • Is January a Good Time to Buy a Home? What Buyers Need to Know

    Is January a Good Time to Buy a Home? What Buyers Need to Know

    When most people think about buying a home, spring and summer usually come to mind. But savvy buyers know that January can actually be one of the best times of the year to purchase a home. If you’re considering buying, here’s what you need to know about house hunting in January—and why it might work…

  • Real Estate Myths to Leave Behind in the New Year

    Angie Carter, RE/MAX Cornerstone A new year brings fresh goals, new opportunities—and in real estate, a chance to leave outdated advice behind. Unfortunately, many buyers and sellers still make decisions based on real estate myths that no longer reflect today’s market. As a local REALTOR® with RE/MAX Cornerstone, I hear these misconceptions every week. If…

  • Vacant vs. Occupied

    Yesterday I was reminded of a common quandary facing home sellers. I had a client call asking if their house would sell better with them living in it or moved out. This is not a simple question. There are a lot of factors that affect the way in which your home will show better. For…

  • Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent for YOU

    Choosing the right real estate agent is a critical step in a successful real estate transaction. Take your time, do your due diligence, and select an agent who aligns with your goals and can guide you through the process effectively. Ask friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations. Personal referrals are often a reliable way to…

  • Foreclosures and Bankruptcies are not going to crash our market

    If you’ve been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you’re thinking about buying or selling a house. But the truth is, even though the numbers are going up, the data shows the housing market isn’t headed for a crisis. Foreclosure Activity Rising,…

  • Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home Quickly

    Here are the top 10 tips for selling your home quickly: Bonus Tip: Pre-Inspection: Consider getting a pre-listing inspection to identify and address potential issues in advance. This can boost buyer confidence and expedite the process. I highly recommend a pre-listing inspection for older homes. Remember that every real estate market is unique, so it’s…

  • Do this not that

    Mistakes that you might be making Mistake. Heavy window treatments or heavily patterned window treatments. Solution. Take them down. If you insist on some sort of window covering, try neutral, airy shears on the windows, which allow natural light to penetrate the rooms and make the space feel larger, while still providing that bit of…

  • Trying something new

    We are facing a new real estate market. Therefore we must try new things. One of the new things I am trying is this blog space. Here I hope to explain and educate consumers on some of the ways that the market works. Many consumers do not understand that the market is a living, breathing,…