According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged properties spend 73 percent less time on the market, receive more foot traffic, and typically sell for more money.2
House Care Calendar – A Seasonal Guide to Maintaining Your Home
House Care Calendar – A Seasonal Guide to Maintaining Your Home From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one of your largest financial investments—at serious risk. In no […]
Home Buyer’s Guide to Getting Mortgage Ready
Home Buyer’s Guide to Getting Mortgage Ready Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home.If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage loan. By preparing in advance, you can avoid the common delays and roadblocks many buyers […]
Home Design Trends to Watch in 2018
Home Design Trends to Watch in 2018 We frequently get questions from clients who are taking on decorating and remodeling projects and want to ensure their dollars are invested wisely. Which looks will last for years to come, and which ones will feel dated quickly? What colors and styles are most popular among buyers in […]
Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline is March 1 2018
Homestead Exemption Filing Deadline is March 1, 2018 If you purchased a home as your primary residence in 2017, make sure you file for Homestead Exemption. The Florida Constitution allows Florida residents who occupy their home as their permanent primary residence to file a homestead exemption. The homestead exemption exempts or reduces your home’s market […]
Real Estate 2018: What to Expect
Real Estate 2018: What to Expect As we head into a new year, the most common question we receive is, “What’s the outlook for real estate in 2018?” It’s not just potential buyers and sellers who are curious; homeowners also want reassurance their home’s value is going up. The good news is that a strong […]
20 Home Gadget Gift Ideas to Fit Any Budget
Looking for the perfect present for a loved one this holiday season? We’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite gift ideas. And since we work in real estate, we focused on items that add enjoyment, comfort and, in some cases, major value to your home. From music lovers to home chefs, we’ve got something for […]
The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent
When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure you’re hiring an amazing real estate agent? There are currently more than two million real estate professionals in North America.1,2 With […]
Surprised With Your Proposed Tax Bill? There Are Options But You Only Have Until September 15.
In the last couple of weeks all Palm Beach County property owners received their proposed property tax bill for 2017. Most people take a quick glance at the bottom line of what it could be when the final bill is released in November or worse they don’t look at it at all. If you are […]
8 Smart Home Technology Trends that Can Save You Money
8 Smart Home Technology Trends that Can Save You Money The ‘smart home’ is the new ‘internet of things’, or objects that can serve you better by communicating with each other or directly with you through apps on your smart phone. In the ideal version of the wired future, all of our appliances and gadgets […]