Successful staging is key to selling your home quickly and at the best price. From cleaning to styling, these tips can help If you are planning to put your house on the market this summer, it goes without saying that you are hoping to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your asking…
If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need…
Maybe you want to freshen up your house’s look before the long winters, or a home repair has been long overdue. Irrespective of the reason though, a home renovation plan can be both exciting and exhausting. What’s more, the work can be costly too. In 2017, homeowners spent an average of $15,000 on house renovations.…
The international market for second homes changed significantly over the past ten years. Buyers now prioritize rental income over purchasing exclusively for their own use, according to a new international survey – Spotlight: Second Homes – Global Trends in Ownership and Renting – from real estate adviser Savills and HomeAway. In the 1970s, nine out…
Whether your front door opens into a grand, classical entryway (dreams!) or right onto the dark corner of the kitchen (reality), that will be the first place your guests see in your home. Also: You. It will be the first spot that greets you after work in the evening. “Even small foyers are the first…
Florida rental rates continue to climb, but a data analysis by Forbes found that Tampa and Orlando still offer Florida investment opportunities – good places to buy and own rental property. Tampa, despite its rising home prices, still has plenty of neighborhoods where investors can find properties at affordable prices and rent them out for…
Want to live by the lake or ocean? We move to Florida to be by the water, so why not live by the water? This is the lifestyle many of us would love! However, waterfront lots are limited and usually cost a premium to purchase. So if I can get more house away from the…
Nationally, waterfront homes are worth more than double of the value of homes overall. The most expensive waterfront homes are in Hawaii, California and the coast of the Long Island Sound. The least expensive waterfront homes are in Florida and the Midwest. The largest waterfront premiums are generally found in Florida and along the Great…
As families become more health-conscious and think more about the food they consume, family farms are on the comeback, regardless of the size. Whether driven to grow produce on their own to make sure their vegetables are pesticide-free, out of a passion for gardening or as a cottage industry for extra cash, city-dwellers are using…
Follow these tips to make packing less daunting and to ensure your move goes off without a hitch. Moving to a new home can be exciting, the sign of new beginnings. It can also be an exceptionally stressful time. Getting all your furniture, clothes, kitchenware, electronics and valuables from one place to another is…