If you want to stand out in a competitive market, focus on the things buyers notice first. Four of the biggest ones are landscaping, the kitchen, bathrooms, and outdoor living space. These areas matter because buyers often look for a home that feels ready to live in, and staging research ...

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A lot of people think all real estate agents do the same thing. They do not. The difference between a great real estate agent and an average one can have a real impact on how smoothly your home sells and how confident you feel through the process. An average agent ...

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You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… is something bad about to happen?” You’re not alone. Because when people start stepping to the sidelines, it sounds like a warning sign that something’s ...

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You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually ...

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Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know. If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – you ...

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There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about, and three themes kept ...

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