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Tuesday, April 21, 2020   /   by Lauren Wyatt

What to repair before you list ...

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home.

Repaint walls.

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make sure cover any walls with scratches and chips and consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.

Repair floors.

Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing them. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!

Refresh the landsca ...

  listing your home, home sale, selling a home, repairs to sell

Friday, April 17, 2020   /   by Lauren Wyatt

What is your neighborhood doing to come together during the Covid-19 pandemic?

The Covid-19 Pandemic has created trying times for both parents and children alike.  Our children are out of school for what feels like indefinitely and the majority of us, their parents, are working from home while assisting with their school work.  Social distancing is keeping us from so many simple activities that we used to take for granted – going to the theater to catch a movie, having dinner at a restaurant with our family and friends, spin class.  As adults, we have developed years worth of coping skills that will get us through these unfortunate and trying times.  Our children, on the other hand, are lacking in these coping skills.  Their booooooooorrred, so BOOOOOOORRRRED, and they tell us about it every day! That new video game is no longer keeping them entertained and they don’t want to sit down and read for hours on end either. They miss their classmates and teachers.  They miss going to the playground.  They miss baseball pra ...

  community, covid-19, neighborhood

Tuesday, April 14, 2020   /   by Lauren Wyatt

Your Guide to the Home Appraisal

You’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T's and dot all your I's before it’s all your own. And one of the first items on your closing checklist the home appraisal. So, what exactly is that?

The home appraisal is essentially a value assessment of the home and property. It is conducted by a certified third party and is used to determine whether the home is priced appropriately.

During a home appraisal, the appraiser conducts a complete visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the home. He or she factors in a variety of things, including the home’s floor plan functionality, condition, location, school district, fixtures, lot size, and more. An upward adjustment is generally made if the home has a deck, a view, or a large yard. The appraiser will also compare the home to several similar homes that were sold within the last six months in the area.

The final report must include a street map showing the property and the one ...

  buying a home, appriasal

Tuesday, April 7, 2020   /   by Lauren Wyatt

Which down payment strategy is right for you?

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders.

But there can actually be financial benefits to putting down a small down payment—as low as three percent—rather than parting with so much cash up front, even if you have the money available.

THE DOWNSIDE

The downsides of a small down payment are pretty well known. You’ll have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance for years, and the lower your down payment, the more you’ll pay. You’ll also be offered a lesser loan amount than borrowers who have a 20-percent down payment, which will eliminate some homes from your search.

THE UPSIDE

The national average for home appreciation is about five percent. The appreciation is independent from your home payment, so w ...

  buying a home, home sale, downpayments

Tuesday, March 24, 2020   /   by Lauren Wyatt

Upsizing Your Home

Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof.

Remodeling and adding to your home is one option for creating more space, but it can be costly, and the size of your property may be prohibitive. That’s when moving to a bigger home becomes the best solution.

WHERE DO YOU NEED MORE SPACE?

The first thought when upsizing your home is to simply consider square footage, bedrooms, and bathrooms. But it’s important to take a more critical approach to how your space will actually be used. If you have younger children (or possibly more on the way), then focusing on bedrooms and bathrooms makes sense. But if your children are closer to heading off to college or starting their own families, it may be better to prioritize group spaces like the kitchen, d ...

  upsizing, upgrade, bigger home, buying a larger home

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