How to decide if you should buy or sell in the current real estate market When you’re thinking about buying or selling a house, there’s a lot to consider. Sometimes it’s urgent to sell your home if you need to move. Or maybe you simply need more space and decide to upsize. But is Alachua […]
TODAY’S HOMEBUYERS WANT LOWER PRICES. SELLERS DISAGREE.
The uncertainty the world faces today due to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing so many things to change. The way we interact, the way we do business, even the way we buy and sell real estate is changing. This is a moment in time that’s even sparking some buyers to search for a better deal on a […]
HOW TECHNOLOGY IS ENABLING THE REAL ESTATE PROCESS
Today’s everyday reality is pretty different than it looked just a few weeks ago. We’re learning how to do a lot of things in new ways, from how we work remotely to how we engage with our friends and neighbors. Almost everything right now is shifting to a virtual format. One of the big changes […]
START A GARDEN IN 7 STEPS
Good news for growers in our area—almost any annual vegetable or fruit can be grown in our climate! Your options are endless with the ability to grow within the Solanaceous Family (tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes), the Cucurbit Family (squash, pumpkin, cucumbers, melons), and Small Fruit Family (strawberries, grapes, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries). Now is the time to […]
KEYS TO SELLING YOUR HOUSE VIRTUALLY
In a recent survey by realtor.com, people thinking about selling their homes indicated they’re generally willing to allow their agent and some potential buyers inside if done under the right conditions. They’re less comfortable, however, hosting an open house. This is understandable, given the health concerns associated with social contact these days. The question is, if you […]
HOMEWARD BOUND – MAY 2020
GET RID OF ANT INFESTATION IN 5 STEPS
Ants are one of those pests that seem to keep coming back, no matter what you do. But just wiping them away won’t actually make them go away. These scouting ants that you see are leaving behind an invisible trail of pheromones for their fellow colonists to follow, so until you assess the infestation on a […]
HOW TO MAKE MOVING EASIER ON YOUR PET
Moving can be hard on everyone involved. Adults, kids, and yes…even your pets! While your pet may not understand exactly what is going on, they can sense the stress (good or bad) that the whole family is experiencing. Add to the fact that animals are creatures of habit and do not like changes to their usual routine, […]
RISE TO THE TOP OF THE POOL WITH SELLING YOUR HOME TODAY
With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their houses today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate agents noted that sellers are not dropping listing prices to attract more buyers. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, noted: “The housing market […]
3 BENEFITS HOME SELLERS CAN GET FROM DOING VIRTUAL TOURS
Doing a virtual tour isn’t just beneficial during a Pandemic. Although having this resource during COVID-19 has undoubtedly been a life-saver for many homeowners who need to sell their home, virtual tours have implications far beyond just being a way to practice social distancing during the home buying/selling process. Sellers can benefit from having a virtual tour of their […]
