Owning a rental property can be a lucrative asset. One of the biggest mistakes landlords tend to make though is thinking that a bare-bones online listing and a few showings will get them the quality tenants they’re seeking. Although you may be renting out your property, you have to go into it with the same… Read more »
After spring, summer is typically the busiest season in the real estate industry. The nice weather, relaxed atmosphere, and idea of an easier move makes it a popular time for both sellers and buyers to get active on the market. This, of course, results in pros and cons for those in both the selling and… Read more »
When you decide to sell your house, one of the first things you’ll learn is the importance of home staging. Whether it’s from independent research or your real estate agent, you’ll quickly become aware of the crucial role staging plays in making your space appeal to the most buyers and stand out from the crowd…. Read more »
Real estate is a fast-paced industry. In 2020, the average length of time a house was on the market before accepting an offer was just 25 days! This is great news for home sellers, as a hot market means you’re likely to sell your house for more money and be on your way to your… Read more »
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When you think about how much time we spend inside during the winter, making messes and dragging in snow and dirt, the origins of the “spring cleaning” concept start to make sense. Most of the time, your spring cleaning checklist is going to be fairly standard—mop, vacuum, dust, declutter, etc. But if you’re planning on… Read more »
When you’re living in a busy metropolitan area, you’re going to have to contend with the fact that there will be more traffic and crowds wherever you go. Especially in a location as congested as Washington D.C., that means a good chunk of housing options will be located on noisy, busy streets. If you’re trying… Read more »
The goal of home staging is to create spaces in which buyers want to and can see themselves live. As such, changes in home design and lifestyle trends influence which strategies home stagers use to do our job effectively. Many of the new or revised home staging strategies we’ll be seeing throughout 2021 are a… Read more »
There’s no getting around it: Selling a house is stressful. Every step in the process comes with its own special nuances and stressors. The stage in which prospective buyers come into your home and judge it can be especially trying. But staging your home doesn’t have to be a nightmare! So sit back, relax, and… Read more »
On the surface, home staging and interior design sound like very similar services. Both involve an expert selecting new pieces and style elements for a space and implementing them in a way that is pleasing to the eye. They also share a goal of improving the aesthetic of a house. But although they may seem… Read more »