Home Service Professionals
Tax Deductions for Homeowners: 8 Breaks You Get for Owning Your Own Home By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy, Realtor.com January 2025 Tax season: Everyone’s favorite time of year has just begun. This year, the Internal Revenue Service opened the tax filing season on Jan. 27. The deadline for filing (without an extension) is April 15. For homeowners, there is an […]
If you’re ready to sell your home, you should feel empowered to find and work with the agent who is the best fit for your needs. Here are ten questions you should consider when selecting an agent: 1. Are you a Licensed Real Estate Agent? State law requires that anyone representing a home buyer or […]
Once you decide to sell your home, you might have questions about how to prepare it for listing and viewing by potential buyers. An agent who is a REALTOR® can guide you through this process. Here are some common considerations as you prepare your home to sell: How do I find the right agent to […]
National Association of Realtors economists weigh in on home sales and mortgage rates—and how the election results, the economy and changing buyer demographics could impact your real estate business in the year ahead. The last two years have been tough for many people who work in home sales or who were in the market to […]
Most of the country’s real estate market is strong as the demand outpaces supply. The resale market has been affected because selling a home to move sideways or downsize may cost more than staying put due to high interest rates. This dynamic may change with a shift in fiscal policy so if you are thinking of […]
Examining the Rise of the Instant Cash Offer Instant cash home buyers, also known as iBuyers, are popping up everywhere around the country. They are especially prevalent in the larger metro markets where there exist a larger number of potential targets with greater neighbor home types and a broad span of home prices. This gives […]
Why Staging Matters, Even in a Seller’s Market Homes may be selling faster, but the right style can help earn the highest ROI. September 27, 2021 | By: Patti Stern Many homes are going under contract the first weekend they’re listed—and sometimes without any preparation for the market. Still, real estate professionals can’t promise sellers their […]
Low mortgage rates fueled housing price increases, and now home affordability remains a challenge with with the higher priced homes at our increased interest rates. Demand still remains high, and defaults remain low. Here are some data points for your review from CoreLogic. Key notes to consider: Mortgage payments are on time with delinquencies & […]
Deciding on a Path: Agency VS FSBO Introduction When it comes to selling your home, you have two main options: hiring a real estate agency or going the “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) route. Each path has its own advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to weigh them carefully before making a decision. What is […]
A Practical Approach to Better Understand The Home Selling Avenues Selling a home in today’s market can be challenging. The number of homes on the market has increased steadily over the past year meaning that Buyers have more choices in searching for a home – competition between homes favoring the buyers in some markets is […]