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Open houses are a debatable topic with real estate agents. Some say they aren’t necessary in the age of the internet when options can be narrowed online. Others argue that closing yourself off will limit the number of possible buyers.
What everybody agrees on is that hosting an open house is an art that requires some tricks to pull off successfully. Here are five to try out.
Solar-powered homes are becoming more commonplace, and are an excellent step in the right ecological direction. That said, there are some aspects to consider if you’re thinking about investing in solar energy. Read on for some salient points about living by the sun.
Other than a release on construction spending, last week’s economic readings were dominated by labor and employment data including ADP Payrolls, Non-Farm Payrolls and National Unemployment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.
Buying a home is an ideal investment for many people because not only is it a place that belongs to them, it can also be very beneficial financially. While you may be strongly considering buying a home for these reasons, it’s also important to be in good financial health so that your ideal home purchase is within reach. If you’re currently perusing the market for prospects, here are some reasons you should pay down debt before taking the leap into home ownership.
Home prices dipped slightly in July according to the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index. Year-over-year, home price growth dipped to 5.00 percent from June’s reading of 5.10 percent. The Pacific Northwest led the nation in home price appreciation. Portland, Oregon had the highest year-over-year home price growth with a rate of 12.40 percent. Seattle, Washington posted year-over-year home price growth of 11.20 percent. Denver, Colorado was third with a year-over-year home price growth rate of 9.40 percent.
Most sellers focus on finding the right furniture to stage their home, but they never consider how the placement of that furniture can undo all their hard work. It’s a subconscious thing, but the arrangement of items in the home can really make a difference with buyers.
The floor of your bedroom is important – it’s the first thing you touch in the morning, and the last before you go to sleep. Not to mention all the other life moments that go on in there. So take time to consider what you want your bedroom floor to be made of – and read on for pros and cons of carpeting and hardwood floors.
Last week’s economic releases included reports on new and pending home sales, S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and regularly scheduled weekly reporting on mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims. Readings on consumer sentiment and confidence were also released.
Selling a home is a difficult enough task as it is, but the longer a home stays on the market the easier it is to fall into the trap of sounding like a used car salesperson and accidentally pushing people away.
While a second home can seem like a great purchase and solid investment opportunity, there are different requirements that go into this type of purchase. If you’re considering a vacation home, you may want to be aware of the following financial factors.
Josette Skilling
Associate Broker
Phone: 301-385-9213 (cell)
240-383-1350 (office)
Email: Josette Skilling
Skilling Properties
Evers & Co.
Real Estate Inc.
7032 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Selling the Area's Finest Properties
Josette Skilling, a Realtor for over 10 years, brings a wealth of business knowledge to her career as an Associate Broker and Co-Founder of her team at Keller Williams Capital Properties.
With a background in IT and a degree in French it might not seem an intuitive choice, but all have a common element: puzzle solving. Josette's analytical skills and ability to resolve complex issues have allowed her to transition quickly to the complex world of real estate. Read more...
Jeanne and I had listed our home with another broker and had no success in attracting a buyer. Josette was able to come in and identify the issues which were preventing us from selling and help us to very quickly turn our home into a very sellable product.
She worked tirelessly on our behalf, even painting walls and packing boxes! She’s a tough taskmaster but it’s truly in your best interest to listen to her wisdom – she knows what buyers are looking for and how to make your home show up on their top 3 list. And every detail along the way was taken care of for us all the way up to a very smooth and successful settlement.
We are very thankful for Josette’s knowledge and integrity and her ability to help us make good decisions. We recommend her without reservation as the agent who will help you make good decisions and who will always act in your best interests Sincerely, Ed and Jeanne Reedy
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