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5 Ways to Sell Your Home Faster Using Social Media

Jan 27
3 min

5 Ways to Sell Your Home Faster Using Social Media

Social media has become the most used method of communication for all sorts of different things. Anyone can share important life updates, fun pictures, and other details of their life. While most people think of social media as a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, it is also an excellent option for all types of marketing and business communication. This includes trying to sell your home! If you are planning on selling your house in the future, make sure you a

10 Potential Reasons Your House Hasn't Sold

Nov 24, 2020
3 min

10 Potential Reasons Your House Hasn't Sold

If your house has been on the real estate market for an exceptionally long time with no showings, you need to figure out the problem. Keep reading to discover 10 possible issues that might be preventing your home from selling. You might want to discuss these 10 items with your realtor for a more objective viewpoint. (1) Evidence of Insects Examine your walls, floors, and ceilings - both interior and exterior. Do you see spiders, cobwebs, or other insects? Crawling or dead bug

Types of Reverse Mortgages-Is One Right For You?

Nov 24, 2020
1 min

Types of Reverse Mortgages-Is One Right For You?

Reverse mortgages are a good option for senior homeowners who might be struggling financially. By converting the equity in their home to cash, seniors will have access to money which can help pay for medical bills, monthly utilities, or just about anything else. There are two main types of reverse mortgages. The first type is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. Although a HECM is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, it is actually issued by a mortgage lender. The

5 Home-Staging Tricks You Can Do on a Budget

Nov 15, 2020
3 min

5 Home-Staging Tricks You Can Do on a Budget

They say that it takes money to make money. So, if you're trying to sell your house, you should invest in improving its presentation. Staging a home is a tried-and-tested method to close a sale without having to sacrifice your target price. But is it worth spending thousands of dollars to hire a professional when you could stage your home yourself and get the same results? In this article, you'll see 5 ways to improve your home's presentation without breaking your budget. 1.

Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of Buying a Small House

Nov 15, 2020
2 min

Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of Buying a Small House

Around the world, house prices are rapidly skyrocketing. The price per square foot of housing is far higher than ever before, particularly in urban areas. While this may be good news for those already in the market, it can make things a little tricky for house hunters. Because of this issue, many potential homeowners are turning towards purchasing a smaller home. Of course, much like any major decision, opting to purchase a smaller home will have both benefits and drawbacks.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Health Benefits of Gardening

May 19, 2020
1 min

Mayo Clinic Minute: Health Benefits of Gardening

By Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS)—Practicing social distancing means more time spent at home. And many people use this time to start a garden in their backyard. There’s a saying that you reap what you sow. And in the case of a vegetable garden, a rich harvest may bring more than dinner. Anya Guy, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says gardening is good for your body and mind. Go ahead, dig in. You may go from an empty plot to a bounty. Guy says tending a garden offers an abundance of

Top 5 Reasons You Should Become a Homeowner

Jun 5, 2019
3 min

Top 5 Reasons You Should Become a Homeowner

Buying a home is a complicated process. Even finding the right home can be difficult in California’s inventoryconstrained market. Once you do, there is the negotiation process, contracts, inspections, appraisals, financing, and myriad other issues that pop up along the way. In many cases, your monthly mortgage payment when you do purchase a home can be more expensive than your rent, and that’s without considering the upfront cost of a down payment. Taking all of this into acc

THE EVERYTHING GUIDE TO Selling Your First Home

Jun 5, 2019
3 min

THE EVERYTHING GUIDE TO Selling Your First Home

How to figure out exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it. Selling, a famous salesman once said, is essentially a transfer of feelings. You love and cherish your home. You want the next owner to fall in love with it, too — through photos, through words, and through the experience of walking through your front door. But, perhaps most, you want to get the price you want. This isn’t a small task. Selling a home requires work. It requires ti

THE EVERYTHING GUIDE TO Buying Your First Home

Jun 5, 2019
3 min

THE EVERYTHING GUIDE TO Buying Your First Home

How to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it... So you’re thinking about buying your first home. Your very own house (and mortgage). A place to call — and make — your own. It’s a big move, literally and figuratively. Buying a house requires a serious amount of money and time. The journey isn’t always easy. It isn’t always intuitive. But when you get the keys to your new home — that, friend, can be one of the most rewarding feelin