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New Home for the Holidays: How Sellers Can Prepare Their Property for Winter Showings

By Jordyn Windnagle - December 04, 2024

Selling your home in the winter can be a great time to showcase its coziness, but it also requires a little extra preparation and effort. Despite all of the magic of the season, the shortened, drearier days and poor weather make for less favorable showing conditions. Therefore, home sellers need to be vigilant in ensuring their home is welcoming and comfortable for prospective buyers. Focus on the

Essential Property Documents: Paperwork That Homeowners Should Keep Safe

By Jordyn Windnagle - November 18, 2024

Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities— and a lot of paperwork. From purchase agreements to maintenance records, the organization of these documents will help you protect your investment. Here’s your guide to keeping a paper trail on your property. 1. real estate documents Your real estate documents form the foundation of your homeownership. These include: Deed: This legal docume

3 Spooky Stigmas That May Scare Buyers Away

By Jordyn Windnagle - October 15, 2024

Buying a house is a big deal, so it’s no wonder it comes with some heebie jeebies. It’s perfectly normal to get spooked when making such an expensive decision. But finances and long-term commitment aren’t the only aspects that might raise a buyer’s hackles— superstitions and stigmas can be just as impactful as other criteria. In fact, a 2021 survey by Lending Tree found that 38% of Americans have

Soak in the Luxury: Local Listings with Bathtubs You’ll Love

By Jordyn Windnagle - October 07, 2024

October 7th is National Bathtub Day, a perfect opportunity to unwind and soak away your stress. To celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the most stunning local listings, each boasting beautiful bathtubs to indulge in a little luxury at home. Take a look and you might just find your very own personal spa retreat! 7508 tournament dr, waterville | listing presented by kathy willis and cathy wheeler

Sorting Out the NAR Settlement: A Primer on the New Rules of Real Estate

By Jordyn Windnagle - September 09, 2024

On March 15, the National Association of REALTORSⓇ reached an agreement in the Sitzer-Burnett case. This has led to changes in how Realtors negotiate and advertise compensation, in addition to requiring Realtors to have a written agreement with buyers prior to showing homes. The new rules went into effect in August. There’s been a lot of buzz about this in the media but it can be a confusing topic

An Historical Overview of US Interest Rates

By Jordyn Windnagle - August 28, 2024

Interest rates are a hot topic right now due to anticipated rate cuts at the next Fed meeting in September. While the Federal Reserve doesn’t directly control consumer rates, it sets the benchmark on how much banks can charge when lending and borrowing from each other. In turn, this influences the interest rates that banks charge consumers. Between the subprime mortgage crisis, COVID’s historic

The Top 3 Things Sellers Should Do When Rushing to Leave For Showings

By Jordyn Windnagle - July 12, 2024

No matter how much you prepare before putting your home on the market, you’re likely to encounter a situation where your home needs to be in good showing condition and you have little time to make that happen. It’s impossible to keep an occupied home pristine at all times. Life happens— something more pressing could come up right before an open house, or maybe you receive a last minute showing req

To Fix or Not to Fix: How to Prioritize Repairs Before Listing Your Home

By Jordyn Windnagle - May 30, 2024

The process of selling a home is a whirlwind of decisions and preparations. One critical choice you’ll face is whether to invest in repairs before putting your house on the market. This decision can impact the speed of the sale as well as the final sale price. Whether you're a first-time seller or a seasoned real estate veteran, understanding the pros and cons of pre-sale repairs is essential for

2024 Market Predictions

By Jordyn Windnagle - January 29, 2024

It’s that time of year again where we try to gain some clarity on what the coming year will bring for the housing market. Without a crystal ball, it’s impossible to say with 100% certainty what 2024 has in store for our industry, but we can look to the analysts who run these numbers day in and day out to see what they predict. First, to understand where we’re currently at, you need some insight

Common Issues That Arise During an FHA Appraisal

By Jordyn Windnagle - August 31, 2023

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is part of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. FHA mortgage insurance was created in 1934 to protect lenders against losses. The purpose is to expand homeownership opportunities by offering lenders less risk so that they can provide more mortgages. If a property owner with an FHA mortgage defaults on their loan, the administration pays the l

Pools and Property Value: A Dive into the Impact

By Jordyn Windnagle - July 17, 2023

When it comes to considering home improvements, one question that often arises is whether adding an inground pool will increase the value of a property. Pools can offer countless hours of enjoyment and relaxation, but it's important to research their impact to your property value so you can make an informed decision. Here are some factors that influence whether the costs outweigh the benefits. 1.

Celebrating National Auctioneers Day With Amlin Auction

By Greg Zielinski - April 20, 2023

National Auctioneers Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of April to honor auctioneers and the practice of auctioning. It takes place on April 20 this year. The holiday is the initiative of the National Auctioneers Association and has been celebrated since 1996. The word auction is derived from the Latin word auctum, which translates to "I increase." An auction is the process of conducting ope

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New Home for the Holidays: How Sellers Can Prepare Their Property for Winter Showings

Essential Property Documents: Paperwork That Homeowners Should Keep Safe

3 Spooky Stigmas That May Scare Buyers Away

Soak in the Luxury: Local Listings with Bathtubs You’ll Love

Sorting Out the NAR Settlement: A Primer on the New Rules of Real Estate

An Historical Overview of US Interest Rates

The Top 3 Things Sellers Should Do When Rushing to Leave For Showings

To Fix or Not to Fix: How to Prioritize Repairs Before Listing Your Home

2024 Market Predictions

Common Issues That Arise During an FHA Appraisal

Pools and Property Value: A Dive into the Impact

Celebrating National Auctioneers Day With Amlin Auction

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