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Falling 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…
Read MoreA Backup Offer Could Be Your Secret Weapon
If you are disappointed to find that someone else has already submitted a contract on your dream house, you may want to consider making a backup offer. The housing market has been tight everywhere in recent months, so discuss this option with your real estate agent if you really love the house. Backup offers don’t always work…
Read MoreA Seller’s “Love Letter”
Home inspections, sales history and a good school district are the kinds of things that tend to speak to a buyer’s head. A personal letter from you about your home can speak to the heart. A home sale is an emotional choice and a “love letter” about the features that have made your house a home…
Read MoreChoosing Between Two Perfect Houses
You’ve searched and searched, finding nothing that suits, when suddenly you’ve found not one, but two homes that would be perfect. What to do? First, remember that your housing market may demand that you come to a decision quickly. You don’t want your dream home to get away. Be prepared to make a prompt, reasonable…
Read More4 Reasons To Enjoy The Real Estate Ride With Us!
Don’t get us wrong – we have nothing but respect for those superhero owners/brokers who are out there on their own, going it alone in real estate. But we also believe there’s something to be said for realtors who are part of an ultra-connected network of other successful agents, all working toward the same ultimate…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Home Inspection
An inspection of the physical condition of a house should be included as a condition of closing the sale. Your real estate agent will make arrangements for a professional inspector to look for defects in the roof, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, paint, windows, doors, and foundation. The inspector will also check for dry…
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