HOME SALES ARE EXPECTED TO PICK UP BY EARLY NEXT YEAR Spring is typically a busy season for real estate, but the pace of home sales has remained well below last year’s levels. Analysts attribute the slowdown to several factors, including near-record home prices, high mortgage rates,… Read More
1. TAP YOUR NETWORK FOR HELP WITH FUNDING Another established method for affording a first home is to lean on family or friends for financial help. according to a recent YouGov poll, more than a third of homeowners (and a whopping 79% of those under 30) received financial help… Read More
We’ve rounded up our favorite tactics—from overall strategies to little tips and tricks—for keeping things tidy without spending all our spare time cleaning. Set a Schedule for Daily and Weekly Cleaning Here are a few of our favorite strategies: Designate a day of the week for each task—then,… Read More
808 Woodcrest Drive #A, Houston, TX 77018 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 25TH 10AM-NOON | Click through for more details! Spring Cleaning 101 The changing of the seasons is a perfect time to focus on freshening your home. There’s a lot you can do beyond the obvious… Read More
POOR IMPRESSION If your property received a lot of foot traffic but no offers, you may need to examine the impression you made on buyers who visited your property. NOW WHAT? When we take on a new listing, we always walk through it with the homeowner and point… Read More
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. But while it’s important to make your home your own, it’s also smart to think about the… Read More
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the… Read More
You no longer have to clip your way through paper flyers to snag a bargain. Coupon aggregation sites, like Coupons.com, and shopping apps—such as Checkout 51 and Ibotta—make it easy to score discounts and cash back on a variety of purchases, including groceries. If you’re expecting company… Read More
MAKE STRATEGIC REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS Most buyers want a move-in-ready home, which means that any outstanding repairs or dated features can be a major turn-off. Before your home hits the market, we’ll conduct a thorough walk-through to identify any problems that could prevent it from selling. In some cases,… Read More