Advice
Advice for a First Time Seller
Selling your first home can be exciting, exhausting and daunting. You have already navigated your home buying experience, but now you are on the other side. Your primary goal is to maximize your profit and there is much to consider before sticking a sign in your front yard. Be prepared to put aside the feelings…
Read MoreBuy It, Don’t Blow It
You have found your dream house and the sellers have accepted your offer. It may seem like blue skies with nothing to do but pack and wait for the keys to the front door. However, be aware that there are still pitfalls to avoid so you don’t blow the deal before your closing date. Be…
Read MoreTips for Packing and Moving
“Moving is easy and packing is fun,” said nobody ever! Packing up everything you own is stressful and tedious, so follow a few simple tips to make your move more streamlined. Give yourself time Packing can be overwhelming, so pace yourself to help keep things organized. Pack non-essential or off-season items weeks before your move.…
Read MoreThe Highest Price May Not Be the Best
Much of the country is currently experiencing a strong sellers’ market. Homes are moving quickly and it’s quite likely a property may receive multiple offers. This is a strong position for you if you have your home on the market, but you need to be wise when judging which offer is actually the best one.…
Read MoreHome Buying for Seniors – Considerations for Finding Just the Right Fit
There are multiple aspects to consider when a senior looks for a new home in their older years. Their priorities in a home will likely be very different compared to what was ideal years ago, and there may be some financing challenges to work through. Navigating the process can seem challenging, but there are some…
Read MoreFalling in Love with a Money Pit
There are many of us who dream of owning an older home, full of charm and personality. We imagine gorgeous woodwork, wrap-around porches, arched doorways, ornate fireplaces and sweeping carved staircases. All those hopes may come true, but be careful to evaluate the work and expense that can go along with owning an old house.…
Read MoreReduce the Stress of Selling
There are many unavoidable tasks to tackle as you prepare to sell your home and move. However, you can reduce some of the stress with this checklist. Use it as a guide to avoid over-thinking and over-doing a few things. You’ve got enough to do already! First: Hire an Agent You want to get the…
Read MoreYour Closing Date is Key
There are advantages to choosing a closing date either close to the first or close to the last of the month. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, you have a vested interest in the closing date working for you. The date is negotiable until the contract offered by the buyer is accepted by…
Read MoreSelling Your Home with The Mark Deering Team
Selling your home can be a stressful and sometimes an emotional thing to do. After all, you are leaving behind a place where years of memories have been made. You want to work with someone you can trust and that can guide you through the process while looking out for your interests. So if you…
Read MoreHousing Market Changes with the Seasons
Spring has sprung, which means the housing market is in full bloom. “For Sale” signs are sprouting up along with azaleas and dogwoods as buyers start to search for new homes. Each year, around 40 percent of real estate transactions occur between the months of May and August, with peak inventory times varying some depending…
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