How ‘Forever Renters’ Are Changing Real Estate As We Know It
Eye-catching article title, right? Of course I had to read more! “Millions of Americans are wondering if they’ll be forever renters. In fact, ‘18% of millennial renters say they plan to rent forever’ (up from 11% in 2018), according to research from Apartment List.” Now, I’ve always said that just because you can do something […]
Millennials and homebuying: Real estate adapts to largest generation
The way real estate is being done changes with the times. The buyers, sellers, markets, financing, and purposes within the process evolve with the times. In extreme times like these, it’s more evident than ever. Now that Millennials make up almost half of homebuyers (about 43%), we’re seeing them leave their mark on the next […]
Which Paint Colors Help Sell Homes?
Selling a home is all about curb appeal and price. Some exterior paint colors work better than others. Homebuyers gravitate toward homes that look inviting, calming, relaxing, and cozy. Home exteriors include many different components that all must work together to bring a cohesive look and feel. There are exterior paint colors that are still […]
Revive Your Home with These Simple Tips
Are you stressed out or feeling overly anxious? Not to worry – there are several ways to reduce the stress in your life. One of these is to revive your home. Your home environment has many effects on your mental health. This makes it even more essential to create a home environment you love. Read […]
25 Amazing Backyard Garden Waterfall Ideas
Article originally published on Trees.com June 24, 2022 and republished with permission. Be sure to check their site for photo examples of these great ideas and for more gardening tips and suggestions! Your garden may already be your favorite place to relax with a good book, but you can make it even better by adding […]
What to Expect at your Final Walk-Through
What to Expect at your Final Walk-Through First and foremost: CONGRATULATIONS! You’re almost at the end of your home buying journey. I’m sure it feels like forever (and a day) since you decided to purchase your property. You’ve made it through the financial hoops (proof of funds, lender approvals, deposits) and the inspections (so you […]
Red Hot Housing Market Starting to Cool
Red Hot Housing Market Starting to Cool It appears the red-hot housing market is starting to cool off at last. That was one of the goals when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. They wanted to get the market under control and increasing the cost to borrow money was deemed the best way to get […]
How Buyers are Winning the Bidding War
How Buyers are Winning the Bidding War How are buyers winning the bidding war in what has been an historic seller’s market? This market has been a seller’s market. And the prices coupled with the number of buyers vying for the same style home in the most popular areas has made “bidding wars” the new […]
Prepare for Hurricanes – Things to Never Do
Prepare for Hurricanes – Things to Never Do Hurricane season in Florida runs from June thru November. Every year, we are told how to prepare for hurricanes. But when we’re told how to prepare for hurricanes, we’re usually not told the things to never do! I love that Florida Realtors shared this article. So many […]
Best Flowers for Attracting Hummingbirds
Best Flowers for Attracting Hummingbirds I was researching the best flowers for attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. I have a few fruit trees and attracting insects and birds to transfer the pollen so they will fruit is critical. I’ve been toying with the idea of planting a flower garden for quite some time, and although […]