According to EyeonHousing.com, half of owner-occupied homes were built before 1980. That could be just one of many reasons why many homebuyers and homeowners are going more “retro” in their decorating styles. Retro pieces of furniture, art, and accessories, whether antique, reproduction or derivative, can bring unique personality to any home. TheSpruce.com explains that home décor has always … Read more
In 2020, Americans spent $420 billion remodeling their homes, according to a new report by the largest real estate association in the US. They remodeled to upgrade outdated worn-out surfaces, finishes and materials (30%), add features and improve livability (20%), and just enjoy a change (16%.) While most consumers (83% of those surveyed) said they … Read more
Buying a home can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know much about operating systems and what else to look for. HVAC, electrical, gas and plumbing systems, appliances, pests, mold, radon and other areas can cost big money to repair, replace or remediate. Will one inspection cover all of that or will you need separate … Read more
———– Each Executive Summary Report is for a specific TRREB zone combination and includes a map of the included zones and a 4 page summary for each property type (detached, semi-detached, townhomes, condos)The Information / statistics you can find in each Executive Summary Report include: Data comparing the – 1, 3, 5 and 10 year sales … Read more
Just in time for spring, homeowners can pick and choose among a plethora of options to update their homes with a fresh new style. Tastes are changing from stark minimalism to lush colors, patterns and textures that pay homage to centuries of European wealth and opulence, but curated with a modern sensibility. If you’ve never … Read more
Staging your home for sale can make a difference in how quickly your home sells and for how much. If you want to get your list price or above in some cases, it’s important to either hire a professional stager or at least take staging advice from your Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professional. What is … Read more
If you’re a first-time homeowner, you may have already spent most of your cash just getting into your home. You still may need more furniture, bedding, accessories, and wall art to help make your home complete, but there’s no need to run up your credit cards. You can fabricate and craft a lot of fun … Read more
As a homeowner, you may consider your property to be an investment. You’re putting money into it that you hope to get back when you sell. But there are other ways to invest in real estate that will give you a nice profit. It’s just a matter of finding the best way to do it … Read more
