With prices so high now, everyone knows that it's smart to fully upgrade your house before selling - at least when possible. But not many sellers do, so buyers get as close as they can and then deal with the rest. My general rule-of-thumb still applies - expect to...
Remember before the last crash when buyers and sellers were far more cavalier about their real estate decisions? Why was that? Because if they needed to move again, there were always a reasonably-priced house down the street or around the corner for sale. But things...
This new post about millennials and their housing/lifestyle expenses outlined by a Compass realtor in Houston made me think of the budget above which is more applicable to those of us in Socal....
Maybe having a mortgage is going out of fashion now that the affluent have taken over real estate? Or do we just need to Get Good Help with filing taxes? (30%-40% of Americans prepare their own taxes) The mortgage-interest deduction, a beloved tax break bound tightly...
A combination of mine and Leonard's lists of sweeteners: In an increasingly competitive environment - especially on the high end - it may be wise to sweeten the package you are selling by including some value or time-savings item. Some mega-homes include expensive...
Hat tip to Moyer the Lawyer for sending this in!
Earlier this week the grays were on their way out, but it may take a while. Can you believe that 34% are removing the bathtub? From Houzz: Anticipating Aging Needs: The majority of baby boomers (ages 55 or older) are addressing current or future needs of aging...
Gray needs to go! Other design trends that are on their way out:
This company was mentioned as a favorite of Compass agents, and this video gives a brief sampling of their products. It's incredible what they can do! Virtual staging improves the buyer's first impression of an online listing, but there will be some natural letdown...
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