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 […]
BUYING A HOME RIGHT NOW: EASY? NO. SMART? YES!
Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded […]
U.S. HOMEOWNER SHIP RATES RISE TO HIGHEST POINT IN 8 YEARS
For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other hand, many of us have also found a sense of comfort by slowing down and spending time […]
A SURPRISING SHIFT to the ‘BURBS MAY BE on the RISE
While many people across the U.S. have traditionally enjoyed the perks of an urban lifestyle, some who live in more populated city limits today are beginning to rethink their current neighborhoods. Being in close proximity to everything from the grocery store to local entertainment is definitely a perk, especially if you can also walk to […]
Realtor Analysis: Is Gainesville a Buyers or Sellers Market in 2022?
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 Gainesville […]
TOP 5 INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS IN 2020
If you haven’t already, you’re about to see these Top 5 Interior Design Trends everywhere this year! What better time to update your home’s decor than the start of a new decade? 1. Vintage Accents: Furnishings and detailings from the 1800s and early 1900s are making a comeback. Victorian sofas, spooled legs, etc., are becoming popular accent pieces […]
EMPTY NESTER: HOW TO SELL THE PLACE YOU CALL HOME
Are you an “Empty Nester” who needs a home for the future? Is it time to downsize or move into another home more suitable for your glorious retirement years? Like thousands of home sellers, you may be discovering that after years of non-stop child traffic in and out of your doors, toys on the floor, music floating […]
Housing Market Positioned to Bring Back the Economy
All eyes are on the American economy. As it goes, so does the world economy. With states beginning to reopen, the question becomes: which sectors of the economy will drive its recovery? There seems to be a growing consensus that the housing market is positioned to be that driving force, the tailwind that is necessary. Some may […]
