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Recent blogs on Home Selling
By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
A must-read for anyone looking to maximize their home's resale value! This blog offers a comprehensive guide for homeowners looking to sell their property. From enhancing curb appeal to staging like a pro, the tips provided are practical and actionable. Have a super fantastic week!Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP   Hey there, savvy homeowner! So, you've decided to put your beloved abode on the market and want to make sure it fetches a pretty penny, right? Well, you've come to the right place! Selling a home can be as thrilling as it is nerve-wracking, but fear not, because I've got the ultimate playbook for you. Curb Appeal is King (or Queen): Picture this – a potential buyer pulls up to your house, and their first impression is... well, not great. Yikes! So, let's spruce up that curb appeal! ...
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By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
Jennifer has a great blog to share with us all here in the Rain. Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes for sale, you’ll see two reasons why. An article from Calculated Risk shows there are 15.6% more homes for sale now compared to the same week last year. That tells us inventory has grown. But going back to 2019, the last normal year in the housing market, there are nearly 40% fewer homes available now: Here’s a breakdown of how this benefits you when you sell. 1. You Have More Options for Your Move Are you thinking about selling because your current house is too big, too small, or because your needs have changed? If so, the year-over-year growth gives you more options for your home search...
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By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
Christopher Pataki came up with 6 great points before you list. When touring a home that is listed for sale, buyers and their agents tend to be attracted to things that show need of obvious repair or deferred maintenance. While not addressing these issues may not remove interest in your home, it will give a skilled negotiator additional leverage in the home purchase strategy.  To avoid having equity removed from your pocket, is an important to address these issues.  Whether you’re currently aware of any of the following issues or they’re discovered during a pre-listing inspection, it is usually much more financially wise to remove these items prior to listing.      1. Roof  issues Missing or damaged shingles or gutter issues are normally apparent prior to entering the home.  A negative ...
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By Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, Selling the Main Line & Chester County
(Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055)
I have just listed this beautiful Main Line home in Tredyffrin Easttown school district at 726 Mancill Road, Wayne, PA 19087.Check out the Video TourMy clients bought this  home four years ago, we had the challenge of selling their home during the COVID interruption. With their help hosting Facebook Live events we got the word out and got their home sold in time for them to move into this home at the time. It was new construction in an established neighborhood. The only reason they are moving now is because their son was accepted at a prestigious sports school.Peaceful and quiet they have come to love the yard which was professionally landscaped and is flat and large enough for soccer or archery. The driveway doubles as a pickleball and basketball court and has enough space for four car...
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By Desiree Whalen, The Whalen Team
(Keller Williams Realty)
by The Whalen Team.**SOLD!** Beautiful new construction waterfront home in Lake Forest Village, Leland NC! Need help selling your southeast NC home? Call The Whalen Team today - WE GET RESULTS! https://www.desireewhalen.com/lake-forest-village-leland-nc/
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By Beth Atalay, Cam Realty of Clermont FL
(Cam Realty and Property Management)
The Best Marketing Strategies to Sell Your Clermont FL HomeWhen it comes to selling your home, it takes a lot more than putting a For Sale sign in the yard. With that said, let's hit that list, the best marketing strategies to sell your Clermont FL home;-Price it right- This is one of the most important factors to get your home sold fast. Forget about what you read online or hear on TV, it is best to work with a local REALTOR® who knows the market inside and out. Someone you can trust. Although all agents have access to this information, we all know it can be manipulated. How? I can certainly pick out comparable sales within a certain price range to convince you what the value of your house is. It is very easy to leave out certain sales.-Get your house show ready- My suggestion is to st...
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By Jennifer Carstensen -The Real Estate Agency, We specialize in selling houses (License: 317824)
(The Real Estate Agency (Office License: 265417))
Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes for sale, you’ll see two reasons why.An article from Calculated Risk shows there are 15.6% more homes for sale now compared to the same week last year. That tells us inventory has grown. But going back to 2019, the last normal year in the housing market, there are nearly 40% fewer homes available now:Here’s a breakdown of how this benefits you when you sell.1. You Have More Options for Your MoveAre you thinking about selling because your current house is too big, too small, or because your needs have changed? If so, the year-over-year growth gives you more options for your home search. That means it may be less of a challenge to find what you’re lookin...
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By Christopher Pataki, Hockessin Delaware Real Estate
(RE/MAX Associates)
When touring a home that is listed for sale, buyers and their agents tend to be attracted to things that show need of obvious repair or deferred maintenance. While not addressing these issues may not remove interest in your home, it will give a skilled negotiator additional leverage in the home purchase strategy.  To avoid having equity removed from your pocket, is an important to address these issues.  Whether you’re currently aware of any of the following issues or they’re discovered during a pre-listing inspection, it is usually much more financially wise to remove these items prior to listing.   1. Roof  issuesMissing or damaged shingles or gutter issues are normally apparent prior to entering the home.  A negative first impression is not the best way to get your home sold.  Even if...
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
🈚▐►NO BANK QUALIFYING RENT to OWN Brick House 3bd Summerville-Charleston ★Two Rent to Own Options to Choose ★ or Buy Outright for Cash Discount  ★ JUST RENOVATED - SEE WEBSITE BELOW★ ★BUY HERE AVAILABLE  TODAY!! 3 bd - 1ba BRICK HOUSE RENOVATED  PLUS LAND – NEW APPLIANCES Yard Shed! MORE!  ★ ★ BUY HERE  WholeSale Buyer Values see:✴️▐► SCInvestmentProperties.com ** Contact us Today!★ ★★ We contact ALL who Visit Our FREE Preferred Buyer VIPCall Steve for Appointment★ ★See Our BUYER Website Below to BUY Your Next House - Mobile Home or Land for CASH:   SEE On Our BUYER WEBSITE to Buy a Home 🈚▐►Rent to Own Brick House 3bd - 2ba Lovely Subdivision Summerville 29485★ ★ We Are the Mt Pleasant SC Real Estate Investment Company. Serving the Greater Charleston South Carolina Community Since 2002....
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
2401 San Marco Dr. Los Angeles CA 90068 Massive Price Reduction... just to be clear this is one of the best priced vacant lots in the Beachwood Canyon area.Directions : Head East on Franklin Ave to Cahuenga BLVD (N) first right (E)on to Dix St and first left (n) on Holly Dr. to the end turn (L) to San Marco, land is just past 2407 San Marco Dr.Remarks : Best priced vacant land in the Beach Wood Canyon area. Truly a fantastic opportunity to build your dream home in the highly desirable Hollywood Dell section of the Hollywood Hills East. This lot is equally desirable for a developer to build for spec. The house next to this lot on a more difficult upslope with smaller frontage was built recently. This up sloped lot has about 58 ft of frontage with panoramic canyon views. Just imagine bein...
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By Endre Barath, Jr., Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties)
2840 N Paradise Dr Los Angeles CA 90032 Pending!! I am thrilled to announce this property is Pending and heading to a closing soon.Directions: W Huntington Dr; S Telluride; W Forest Park Dr/N Amathyst CtRemarks: Panoramic view lot with varied terrain, has a flat pad and gent ale down slope. Fantastic opportunity to build a home with paved street access and listed for a price that land on dirt roads are selling for. Seller may consider financing. Close to DTLA, Doger Stadium, 10,710 and 101 Freeways and Pasadena. The land is not just ideal for an owner user, but a developer as well. Take advantage of this well priced lot in a quiet part of Los Angeles.Agent Remarks: Please email listing agent for a Plat Map and go directly. homes@endrebarath.comWhat makes this extra sweet for me about fi...
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By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
Tom Hurley came up with a great checklist that he shared with us here. Navigating the home buying and selling process can be daunting, but a comprehensive home inspection is a crucial step that can ease uncertainties. For both buyers and sellers, preparing for a home inspection is key to a smooth transaction. This blog post provides detailed checklists to help both parties get ready for this important step. For Sellers: Preparing Your Home. Some of these tasks may be outside of your capabilities, in those cases, you should hire a professional to help complete these tasks, such as cleaning out the gutters or getting on the roof.  First and foremost clean up your house, both inside and outside. Making your home presentable is a must! Exterior Checklist: Ensure the roof is clear of debris ...
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By DALIA KIBBY, Selling Florida Homes with Passion!
(One Sothebys International Realty)
Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and they’re even more confident prices will rise, not fall.So, let’s see exactly how experts’ thinking has shifted – and what’s caused the change.2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and NowThe chart below shows what seven expert organizations think will happen to home prices in 2024. It compares their first 2024 home price forecasts (made at the end of 2023) with their newest projections: The middle column shows that, at first, these experts thought home prices would only go up a little this year. But if you look at the column on the right, you'll see they've all updated their forecasts and now think prices will go up more than they originally thought. And some of the ...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
Chenequa WI Homes for Sale | Market Report for January 2024Looking for a place with beautiful natural landscapes and many outdoor recreational opportunities?Chenequa is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Located in “lake country”, it is about 30 miles west of downtown Milwaukee.  It completely surrounds the 703 acre Pine Lake, and includes portions of Beaver Lake and North Lake.The village has a total area of 4.71 square miles, of which 3.54 square miles is land and 1.17 square miles is water.Chenequa comes from the Potawatomi Indian word for “pine”, referring to a rare Southern Wisconsin grove of white pine. This white pine can be seen along the Eastern Shore of Pine Lake.The Village of Chenequa was formed from the Town of Merton in 1928 by wealthy Milwaukeeans. The residents own...
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By Dorie Dillard Austin TX, NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones
(Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899)
I'm thrilled to announce that my latest listing at 11016 Crossland Dr. has gone under contract, thanks to the outstanding efforts of Melissa Stout, who hosted an incredibly successful Open House. We anticipated a surge in buyer interest, and were pleased to see three agent showings before the official Open House, along with an exceptionally great turnout all afternoon!With multiple offers on the table, I promptly set a deadline for Sunday at 4 pm. We've now selected a buyer and are under contract, with inspections scheduled for this week as we navigate our five-day option period.Many of the prospective buyers who submitted offers were renting within the Canyon Creek community. They were drawn to the meticulously maintained home, loving its close proximity to Trail Head Park, the communi...
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By Joseph Lorenzo, Your Law And Order Realtor
(Frank Rubi Real Estate LLC)
 Hey there, savvy homeowner! So, you've decided to put your beloved abode on the market and want to make sure it fetches a pretty penny, right? Well, you've come to the right place! Selling a home can be as thrilling as it is nerve-wracking, but fear not, because I've got the ultimate playbook for you. Curb Appeal is King (or Queen): Picture this – a potential buyer pulls up to your house, and their first impression is... well, not great. Yikes! So, let's spruce up that curb appeal! Trim the hedges, slap on a fresh coat of paint, and throw down a welcome mat that says, "Hello Gorgeous!" Trust me, it sets the tone.  Declutter Like You're Marie Kondo's Protégé: Your clutter might be someone else's treasure, but let's not put that theory to the test, shall we? Clear out the excess stuff, d...
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By Larry & Laurie Weichman, A Tradition of Success
(Weichman Real Estate, A Trusted Name In Orange County Real Estate)
Another successful sale! Just closed on this stunning 4 bed, 4.5 bath home at 21211 Spurney Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. This impressive property boasts 3245 sq. ft. of luxury living space. Sold for $2,319,800! As your trusted real estate agent, I’m here to help you navigate the market with ease. Visit our website at WeichmanRealEstate.com for more information. Or text us at 714.241.4532 #JustSold #LuxuryLiving #RealEstateAgent #Weichman #WeichmanRealEstate #SoldProperty Weichman Real Estate, spearheaded by Larry and Laurie Weichman, is a distinguished real estate brand based in Costa Mesa, serving Orange County's prime locations, including Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Tustin and surrounding areas.This brand encapsulates a unique blend of deep local expertise, comprehensi...
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By Bill Salvatore - East Valley, Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net
(Arizona Elite Properties )
You'll LOVE this incredible two-story home in the desirable Community of The Villages! It displays stone detailing, a large front yard, a 2-car garage, and an RV gate. Come inside to find spacious living areas adorned with vaulted ceilings, a trending palette, plantation shutters, lovely light fixtures, and wood-plank tile flooring.           The gourmet kitchen is a homemaker's delight, equipped with granite counters, recessed lighting, cherry wood cabinetry with crown molding, and a practical pantry. An island with a breakfast bar and a breakfast nook with a bay window are great for casual dining. The carpeted main retreat upstairs features a private bathroom with dual sinks and a seat-in glass shower. The secondary bedrooms have a Jack & Jill bathroom.Discover the vast backyard with ...
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
🈚▐►NO BANK QUALIFYING RENT to OWN Brick House 3bd Summerville-Charleston ★Two Rent to Own Options to Choose ★ or Buy Outright for Cash Discount  ★ JUST RENOVATED - SEE WEBSITE BELOW★ ★BUY HERE AVAILABLE  TODAY!! 3 bd - 1ba BRICK HOUSE RENOVATED  PLUS LAND – NEW APPLIANCES Yard Shed! MORE!  ★ ★ BUY HERE  WholeSale Buyer Values see:✴️▐► SCInvestmentProperties.com ** Contact us Today!★ ★★ We contact ALL who Visit Our FREE Preferred Buyer VIPCall Steve for Appointment★ ★See Our BUYER Website Below to BUY Your Next House - Mobile Home or Land for CASH:   SEE On Our BUYER WEBSITE to Buy a Home 🈚▐►Rent to Own Brick House 3bd - 2ba Lovely Subdivision Summerville 29485★ ★ We Are the Mt Pleasant SC Real Estate Investment Company. Serving the Greater Charleston South Carolina Community Since 2002....
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By Bill Salvatore - East Valley, Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net
(Arizona Elite Properties )
This week the median list price for Gilbert, AZ is $675,000 with the market action index hovering around 48. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 47. Inventory has held steady at or around 332.    While the Market Action Index shows some strengthening in the last few weeks, prices have not seemed to move from their plateau. Should the upward trend in sales relative to inventory continue, expect prices to resume an upward climb in tandem with the MAI.    The market is hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.        YOUR   Latest activity in the VALLEY of the SUN For ALL your Valley AZ Real Estate Needs PHONE   Bill   at   602-999-0952 Text         Bill   at    602-999-095...
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