Once homeowners have arrived at the decision to sell their property, most want the transaction completed as quickly as possible. Sure, you can hire the best agent in town, price your home just right, and then market the heck out of it, but having a little bit of luck on your side never hurt either. […]
6 Awful Reasons for Not Hiring a Real Estate Agent
There are millions of homes bought and sold every year, most of them with the help of a real estate agent. However, there is still a segment of the population that chooses to go it alone when it comes time to sell or buy a home. There are different reasons for this, many of which […]
Less Than 5% of Homes In The US Have Negative Equity, Making It An Ideal Time To Sell For Most Homeowners
After the housing crisis of 2008, many homeowners found themselves “upside down” on their properties, with their mortgage balances significantly higher than the value of their home. According to Zillow, negative equity in the US peaked 31.4% in Q1 of 2012, meaning nearly one-third of all mortgage holders in the US owed more on their […]
The Lifespan of 20 Essential Household Item
Has your air conditioner ever failed on a hot summer day? It’s a struggle no homeowner wants to deal with. When you own a home it’s important to budget annually for repairs that might be needed and anticipate when things might need to be replaced. If you take care of your home, your appliances and […]
8 Mistakes First-Time Home Sellers Make & How to Avoid Them
Plenty of home sellers consider their places to be coveted properties that others would be lucky to own. But, that hubris can often lead to trouble when it comes to actually landing an offer and closing a sale. First-time sellers in particular exhibit some self-sabotaging behaviors that can trip them up on the way getting […]
Improvements to Make Before Selling
Question: Should I Fix Up My Home or Try to Sell As Is? A reader asks: I’ve spent a lot of time and money doing exterior remodeling of my home, plus a sizeable remodel of the master bath. However, the rest of my 22-year-old home needs attention inside. The bath upstairs has dry […]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster!
Simple Steps to Selling Your Home Fast Putting your home on the market can be stressful. Week after week of showings require your house to be presentable at all times, not to mention the hassle of vacating at a moment’s notice. If you have pets or children, that stress is multiplied. But buyers will be most […]
Benefits of Being a First-Time Homebuyer
From mortgage points to PMI, unlock the essential info about how homeownership affects your tax burden. Hours after we closed on our first house, my husband and I sat in our empty new living room and stared at the walls. He was the first to speak, saying simply, “I thought it was painted.” We learned […]
Lender Class with Ariana Veloz – 2/12 at 10am
We’re going back to the 80’s! You’re invited to Glamour Shots of Loan Programs! Join Ariana Veloz of Loan Simple, Inc for an informative session on loan programs and timelines! Monday, February 12 from 10am – 11am
Wine Down Wednesday – Back to the 80’s
At Addicted Realty, we know that everyone deserves a mid-week “wine down!” Addicted Realty Back to the 80’s Wine Down Wednesday Dust off those leg warmers & denim jacket and join us at our next sipping social and get to know our amazing team! Space is Limited (by space…we mean wine) RSVP below to Attend […]