9 Home Chores To Do On A Rainy Day

I know that I love to put off house cleaning chores. As we enter the hot days of summer we long to have some fun in the sun but when we get that rainy day... it’s time to get down to business cleaning! Here are ten chores around the home that you really only need to do annually, minus special [...]

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May is the BEST month to sell! According to a newly released study by ATTOM Data Solutions, selling your home in the month of May will net you an average of 5.9% above estimated market value for your home. For the study, ATTOM performed an “analysis of 14.7 million home sales from 2011 to 2017” and found the average seller premium achieved for each month of the year. Below is a breakdown by month: [...]

The real estate market in our area is enjoying a pretty good run, many people are deciding to become real estate agents to make what they think is easy money. Real estate in the Englewood and Boca Grande areas are desirable but the market can be competitive depending on where a homebuyer plans to invest. But that does not mean that all [...]

The spring season is fast approaching. With more sellers on the market this time of year, it will mean more competition to sell your home quickly and for the right price. An experienced real estate agent is a valuable partner in this process, we will handle things like marketing the property, holding open houses, helping you set a listing [...]

What Impact Will The New Tax Code Have On Home Values? Every month, CoreLogic releases its Home Price Insights Report. In that report, they forecast where they believe residential real estate prices will be in twelve months. Below is a map, broken down by state, reflecting how home values are forecasted to change by the end of 2018 [...]

There is no doubt that it is easier to sell your house when using the services of a local real estate professional. The agent will provide: Greater exposure to more buyers The skills of a professional negotiator A layer of protection from possible legal liabilities Professional guidance in navigating any pitfalls that may arise A level [...]

Best to Remodel or Sell? Your children have finally moved out and you and your spouse now live alone in a three or four-bedroom  (or bigger house). You have two choices to make: 1. Remodel your house to fit your current lifestyle and needs. 2. Sell your house and purchase the perfect home. Based on the record of dollars spent on [...]

First-time homebuyers are flocking to the real estate market by the thousands to find their dream homes in order to make their dreams of homeownership a reality. Unfortunately for many, the inventory of starter and trade-up homes in the US has struggled to keep up with demand! According to [...]

 How Much Equity do You Have?   With home prices increasing at a steady pace over the last few years many people are pleasantly surprised that they value of their home has gone up and they now have a nice bit of equity built up in their home. [...]