As the cabin fever settles in and your itch to get out of the house intensifies during Shelter-in-Place Orders, you might be wondering what you can do to get a change of scenery! Luckily, there is still a way you can cure your craving without putting others at risk. The problem rests within crowds of […]
HOW TO MAKE YOUR ROOF LAST LONGER
Dreading the day you’ll have to replace your roof? We get it—the longer you can put off making this investment, the better! The average cost to replace a roof is right around $20,000, with high-end materials costing closer to $40,000. So if you’re looking to avoid this expense for as long as possible, or want […]
HOW TO GET YOUR HOME READY FOR THE MARKET
Get a head start on getting your home ready for the market! The realtor you work with will likely advise you to do all of the things on this list (and more), but if you’re thinking about selling, this is blog is an excellent place to start to see what labor, time, and money you will […]
HOW TO AVOID GETTING STUCK WITH 2 HOMES
THE PROBLEMWe’ve all heard the old saying about being caught between a rock and a hard place. Well, unfortunately, that’s where most homeowners find themselves when they decide to move from one home to another. REAL ESTATE CATCH 22You see, if you buy before selling, you run the risk of owning 2 homes. Or, just […]
3 REASONS WHY THIS IS NOT A HOUSING CRISIS
In times of uncertainty, one of the best things we can do to ease our fears is to educate ourselves with research, facts, and data. Digging into past experiences by reviewing historical trends and understanding the peaks and valleys of what’s come before us is one of the many ways we can confidently evaluate any […]
HOW TO GET YOUR DECK READY FOR SPRING IN 6 STEPS
If you haven’t been maintaining your deck over the years, start NOW before it’s too late! If neglected long enough, your deck will never look clean again—it can develop permanent stains, splintered wood, and mold! Not only does a beautiful deck give you an enjoyable space to experience the outdoors, it also adds significant value to your […]
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR HOME DIDN’T SELL THE FIRST TIME
If your home has just come off the market and didn’t sell, don’t be discouraged. The reason it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the more desirable properties for sale. If your listing has expired and you still want […]
Realtor Analysis: Is Alachua 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 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 […]
