by Becca Linnig | Mar 7, 2017 | Moving, Sales, Sell House, Sellers
It’s almost spring and in many parts of the country the housing market is already starting to thaw. Some markets like Denver, Seattle, and Portland are red hot. According to the S & P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Index, prices nationwide are up 5.6 percent as...
by Becca Linnig | Mar 7, 2017 | Buyers, Home buyer, Homeowner, Sellers
The US Census Bureau recently revealed that the US homeownership rate declined to 62.9%, the lowest level reported in 51 years of Census tracking. This statistic does not signal impending doom. Since 2006, there has been a decline from peak ownership rates which is...
by Becca Linnig | Oct 3, 2016 | Homeowner, Market Updates, Remodel, Sales, Sellers
It can be a tough market for selling a home, but those conditions can get even worse if sellers aren’t careful. While a seller doesn’t control the real estate market, his actions can significantly contribute to how long and how much their home is sold for....
by Becca Linnig | Jun 10, 2016 | Curb Appeal, Moving, Sellers
Sellers think once their home or condominium is listed online — perhaps with its own website — there’s little left to do but wait for offers to pour in. Not true. Curb appeal is king. The work of drawing prospective buyers out of their cars and through the front...
by Becca Linnig | May 4, 2016 | Moving
Are you happy and excited about selling your home? Or are you dreading the sorting, packing and other chores? Your attitude is contagious to little children. If you look at moving as an exciting adventure full of fun, new possibilities, then you’re halfway to...