Among buyers who made an official offer on a home, 45% made multiple offers, according to Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends Report 2019 survey data. In fact, Generation Z and Millennial buyers are most likely to make multiple offers before purchasing a home. Putting an offer on a house can be complicated and stressful, especially for […]
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8 Tips for Achieving Maximum Coziness
Gray skies don’t have to mean a drab indoor life. As winter plods along, you may wish you could just hibernate until spring — and that may be more true than ever this year. But there is, indeed, joy to be found in the quieter months of the year. While the trend may […]
Prepare for the Ultimate Staycation
Rule #1 of the best week off at home: Plan ahead. You don’t need to stay in a hotel and play tourist to have a proper holiday. Look no further than your own home for a staycation that dreams are made of. Make no mistake, an at-home staycation doesn’t just mean a lazy weekend on […]
Effective Ways to Prevent Falls During Your Senior Years
Photo via Pexels Written by Hazel Bridges Fall prevention is an important topic to consider when you reach your senior years. Due to the health changes that come with aging, seniors face an increased risk of experiencing a fall-related injury at home. Thankfully, a few preventive steps can keep you safe! Here’s a quick […]
5 Ways to Make Your Home Office Work (Even if It’s Your Kitchen)
WFH is the new normal for many Americans. Here’s how to get your workspace functioning well — and looking great. Commit to your space For those of us who don’t have a home office — which is a lot of people — work-from-home routines can easily get derailed. Designating an area for work, even if […]
Move Safe Certified with Homelight!
We are proud to qualify as a Move Safe Certified agent with HomeLight! As a Move Safe Certified agent, we are using the best tools and practices including meeting with clients virtually, providing a baseline online presence for listings, practicing safety protocol for showings, and using an e-sign platform for the transfer and signature of […]
How To Be Proactive & Position Yourself to Buy a Home in a Post COVID-19 World
Hello, and we hope that you are safe, at home, and healthy. The year 2020 will likely go down in history for countries across the world due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Almost every industry has been touched by the effects of the virus, especially real estate. Not only are people hesitant to make large […]
5 Tips to Declutter Your Closet in a Day
Streamline your wardrobe, and help others at the same time. I recently had a closet collapse. I came home from a day at the office to find heaps of what had been neatly hung, color-coordinated clothes in one giant, messy mound on the floor. Worse than picking up the pieces of chipped drywall? Admitting […]
The Best Advice for Homebuyers Considering a Fixer Upper
Image courtesy of Unsplash Are you ready to put some elbow grease into your next abode? Stumbling onto a diamond in the rough can be a homebuyer’s dream come true – or it can be a nightmare. Whether you found a property that’s almost perfect or one that’s in need of a complete overhaul, here’s […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions That Can Help You Buy a Home
New year, new home? Whip your financial resume into shape to improve your home-buying odds. Thinking of buying a home this year? We compiled five New Year’s resolutions that can help you keep your financial resume in tiptop shape. 1. Avoid job hopping Employment history and income are two of the biggest factors lenders look […]