Friday, November 25, 2016
Explore America’s Neighborhoods: French Quarter, New Orleans
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Monday, November 21, 2016
Staging tips on selling your home
Get Rid of it... Before Selling Your Home
Posted by Joe Samson on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 at 8:41am.
Decluttered HouseIf you're thinking about moving to a new home in the future, whether it's larger or smaller, then it's important to de-clutter your existing home and get rid of the stuff that you don't want, need or use. By doing this you will be able to make moving easier, but you'll also be able to make your home look cleaner! Although it can be difficult getting rid of things that you've been holding onto for a while, it is very much worth it. After all, what's the point of saving all of the things that just sit in boxes never to be seen? Below you'll find some tips for making the cleanup process easier and as stress free as possible.
Getting Started
The first step in the de-cluttering process is to have a friend who is good at cleaning up come over and help you. It's important to have someone that will give you an honest opinion of the things you really should keep (your blender) versus things you should let go of (those 6 inch heels you can't stand in). Start in a room that you have been avoiding, and have a fresh cup of coffee in hand to give you energy. As you go through, have different areas that are designated as "keep", "toss" and "charity". That way you can keep everything organized and minimized the amount of work you have to do once you're done going through everything.
As you progress through tossing or keeping things, make sure you are really thinking about whether or not they are useful. If you haven't used or worn something in over a year, then it's probably best to get rid of it. This doesn't mean you have to throw it away, as you can easily give it to a friend or family member. You might want to even consider selling things online, as it's very easy to do, and will ensure you get some money for things that you never use. It's also important to think of ways to consolidate your belongings, and to find unique storage pieces that store items you want to keep more effectively.
Achieving Less Clutter
Once you are done with one area of the house, go onto the other or take a break and continue on the next day. You want to go to all rooms of your home so that you can clean up, get rid of junk and minimize the "things" that you have. One important tip to keep in mind is that you should make sure members of your household agree with the things you are getting rid of, as you don't want to toss out someone's favorite shirt or pair of jeans. Once everyone is on board with the things that are going, take the appropriate actions to actually get the things out of your home (there are a lot of junk removal services that will come and get things for FREE).
In the end you're going to be left with a home that is simplified, cleaner and that has a whole lot less clutter. You'll especially notice this when you move, because there will be a lot less things that you have to move from one place to another. So, take a look at the housing market and then at your own home so you can get rid of things you don't need.
Posted by Joe Samson on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 at 8:41am.
Decluttered HouseIf you're thinking about moving to a new home in the future, whether it's larger or smaller, then it's important to de-clutter your existing home and get rid of the stuff that you don't want, need or use. By doing this you will be able to make moving easier, but you'll also be able to make your home look cleaner! Although it can be difficult getting rid of things that you've been holding onto for a while, it is very much worth it. After all, what's the point of saving all of the things that just sit in boxes never to be seen? Below you'll find some tips for making the cleanup process easier and as stress free as possible.
Getting Started
The first step in the de-cluttering process is to have a friend who is good at cleaning up come over and help you. It's important to have someone that will give you an honest opinion of the things you really should keep (your blender) versus things you should let go of (those 6 inch heels you can't stand in). Start in a room that you have been avoiding, and have a fresh cup of coffee in hand to give you energy. As you go through, have different areas that are designated as "keep", "toss" and "charity". That way you can keep everything organized and minimized the amount of work you have to do once you're done going through everything.
As you progress through tossing or keeping things, make sure you are really thinking about whether or not they are useful. If you haven't used or worn something in over a year, then it's probably best to get rid of it. This doesn't mean you have to throw it away, as you can easily give it to a friend or family member. You might want to even consider selling things online, as it's very easy to do, and will ensure you get some money for things that you never use. It's also important to think of ways to consolidate your belongings, and to find unique storage pieces that store items you want to keep more effectively.
Achieving Less Clutter
Once you are done with one area of the house, go onto the other or take a break and continue on the next day. You want to go to all rooms of your home so that you can clean up, get rid of junk and minimize the "things" that you have. One important tip to keep in mind is that you should make sure members of your household agree with the things you are getting rid of, as you don't want to toss out someone's favorite shirt or pair of jeans. Once everyone is on board with the things that are going, take the appropriate actions to actually get the things out of your home (there are a lot of junk removal services that will come and get things for FREE).
In the end you're going to be left with a home that is simplified, cleaner and that has a whole lot less clutter. You'll especially notice this when you move, because there will be a lot less things that you have to move from one place to another. So, take a look at the housing market and then at your own home so you can get rid of things you don't need.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
5 Tips for Selling a Luxury Property — RISMedia
5 Tips for Selling a Luxury Property — RISMedia: Selling a luxury property is slightly different than selling a more moderate home or property. To begin with, the new owners will often be more able to tailor the property to their own specifications and may not even view the property themselves; rather, they may purchase the property through an agent, sight unseen. Here are …
When is the Right Time to Sell Your Home?
When is the Right Time to Sell Your Home?:
There are no invalid reasons to sell your home; there are only the reasons why now is the right time for you.
There are no invalid reasons to sell your home; there are only the reasons why now is the right time for you.
If you are like so many homeowners today, you are not living in your "forever home" right at the moment. Rather, the home you currently reside in is a stepping stone to get you just that much closer to your dream house.
It is likely that you are always keeping one eye on your home and the other eye on the housing market, trying to figure out when the time is ripe to sell and move to the next stepping stone home on your list. Here's how to know for sure when it is a good time to sell your home.
When your current home is no longer a good fit for your needs.
Stepping stone homes are bought for a specific reason at a specific time in life. Maybe you move because you are expecting a baby and you need more room. Conversely, maybe your "baby" just went off to college and suddenly your formerly cozy home feels like an echoing cavern. Perhaps you just got a job on the other side of town and the commute is killing you, or now you work from home and you discover you hate your neighborhood. Regardless of why, when your home no longer works for your situation in life, this is a clear sign it is a good time to think about selling.
Related: 5 Signs it’s Time to List Your Home
When the market favors the seller.
If there is one thing you can count on the real estate market to reliably deliver, it is shifting trends. Some years, it will be a buyer's market and in other years, it will be a seller's market. If you've been feeling like a move might be welcome and the real estate market just happens to be favoring sellers at the moment, you might as well throw your house in the ring and see what you reel in!
Your mortgage is paid.
Once your mortgage is paid off in full, every dollar you earn over what you paid for it is pure profit. Very few people in this country today get to enjoy the great feeling of being debt free, but if you sell your home after it is paid off and pocket the profits, you can be one of them.
Your current interest rate is high.
Right now, interest rates on mortgage loans are at historic lows. If you are currently carrying a mortgage on a home that has a high interest rate attached (and especially if even a refinance won't fix this adequately) then you can know for sure that now is a good time to sell.
At this point in time, real estate is scarce and homes are in demand. Interest rates are low and the market is strong overall. Whether you choose to sell and just rent for awhile or you decide to turn around and buy another home at a low interest rate, it is a win-win to sell and get out of that higher rate.
Every single day, homeowners become former homeowners for all kinds of different reasons. There are no invalid reasons to sell your home; there are only the reasons why now is the right time for you.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
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Iconic ‘Flintstone House’ Now Up for Grabs
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Saturday, November 12, 2016
Thursday, November 10, 2016
5 Items to Bling Out Your Bathroom
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The ‘Starbucks Principle’ for Real Estate and Why You Should Use It
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Friday, November 4, 2016
The 4 Emotions of the Home-buying Process
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Thursday, November 3, 2016
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