Reality bites. Annual existing home sales went down 18% in 2023, which is the worst year since 2008 or 1993, according to the National Association of Realtors. But here’s the good news: We’re gearing up for a wacky year in real estate, AGAIN! We have a LOT of pent-up home buying activity. Did you know […]
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Realtor Moving Hacks
The Grove family moves a lot. It’s an illness. It’s a joy. We’re the only lunatics that live through our house flips but don’t stick around long enough to enjoy them. Job hazard, I suppose? Well, anyway, in light of all our moves, I have many, many, moving hacks to share with you . . […]
8 Things Sellers Shouldn’t Reveal (Except to Their Realtor)
Let me start by saying DO NOT, in any way, shape, or form, attempt to deceive buyers! In fact, doing so could land you in legal trouble. (As the saying goes, disclose, disclose, disclose!) However, there is such a thing as saying too much. Sharing is the norm in the world we live in, but […]
How to Buy and Sell a Home in This Market
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times. It’s GREAT to be a home seller right now and TOUGH to be a homebuyer. But I imagine that if it were easier, we’d have more homes for sale. So many sellers feel STUCK. They want to take advantage of the market. They’re willing […]
Everything You Need to Know About Contract Contingencies When Selling Your Home
When it comes to selling your home, there are so many things to consider. Timing. Pricing. Marketing strategy. Staging. How about contingencies? That’s right, contingencies.