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Would you buy a tiny home from Home Depot?
Ready for a change? Looking to downsize or avoid paying expensive rent for a tiny condo or apartment? Want a little land (or maybe a lot)? Well, these are all good reasons to look into a tiny home, and lucky for us, Home Depot now makes this pretty easy with what they call Tuff Sheds. Tiny homes are all the rage right now on Tiktok, Pinterest, and Instagram. We see off the grid glamping stays, Airbnb rentals, or folks who just desired a more minimilistic lifestyle, and just maybe, they have the right idea! With the purchase of any home, there is so much to consider. A tiny home obviously…
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Universal Orlando Resort 2022 Money Saving Hacks!
So, you want to book a trip to Universal Orlando Resort but you want to do it all on a budget. Well, let me first be honest with you, this trip is not exactly a cheap and frugal trip overall, but what I am going to share with you are tips and tricks that you can use to make your trip cost a lot less than it would without the addition planning. From food, to ticket prices, to in-park little hacks, I’m going to lay it all out and get straight to the point here, so grab a pen and paper, or have your phone ready for screenshots because this…
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Budget Friendly Upgrades for Spring!
4 Easy, Low-Budget Projects Buyers Will Love If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to impress buyers. In fact, making just a few small changes can have a lasting impact and help you secure a sale. Here are four easy, low-budget projects you can do on your own—and buyers will love the results! Updating Hardware and Fixtures Does your kitchen feel a little drab? Is your bathroom still stuck in the 1990s? You probably don’t have to undertake an entire renovation to bring your space into the new decade—adding some updated hardware and fixtures just might do the trick! Today’s buyers are…
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A Beginner’s Guide: Universal Studios on a Budget, 2022
When our New Year’s Plans took a turn due to Covid, my soul took a small dive. I knew that after this difficult year, I wanted my family to have an amazing place to celebrate a new beginning and was determined to make some last minute plans. With hotel credits, flight credits, and annual passes in hand – the answer was clear – we were headed back to Universal Studios Orlando! Within one day the trip was booked and my heart felt light and excited once again! I am a roller coaster junky, I love Harry Potter, and I love to PLAY and simply be a kiddo again from the…
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12-Month Home Care Guide
‘Tis the season — for goal planning, that is! Many people spend December reflecting on the year and creating a list of goals to aim for in the New Year, and recent home buyers are no exception. If you’re thinking about ways to preserve that “new-to-you” feeling in your [SERVICEMARKET] home and keep the clutter at bay throughout the year, follow our handy month-by-month home organization planner. January: Clear Out Any Cluttered Spaces Decluttered spaces can keep your home looking and feeling like new (even if it isn’t). While you’re putting away holiday decorations, take some time to tackle any clutter that has begun to accumulate in catch-all spaces, such…
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Increasing Home Prices – What does it mean?
What Increasing Home Prices Mean for Today’s Buyers and Sellers To say that 2020 has been a bit of a whirlwind would be an understatement. And as we get closer to the end of the year, many buyers and sellers are wondering if it makes financial sense to enter the market. Although the warmer months are typically considered the best time to move, buyer demand continues to surge into fall, while the available supply of homes just keeps dwindling. This has caused home prices to skyrocket to one of their highest points ever. Need some advice before breaking into today’s competitive housing market? We have a few details to consider…
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Selling During Halloween? Make it fun!
Make Your Home Boo-tiful with These 4 Halloween Staging Tips If you step outside on a cool October afternoon, you might just smell some pumpkin spice and freshly picked apples wafting through the air. That can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! And while this ghoulish holiday delights both kids and kids-at-heart, it also creates interesting staging opportunities for home sellers. As tempting as it might be to pull out your most spine-chilling decorations, buyers probably don’t want to walk through a haunted house to tour your space. If you want to avoid a home staging horror story, we have a few tips to help you…
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Thinking of waiting until spring to sell? Think again!
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Spring to Sell Your Home After a turbulent 2020, many homeowners are holding out until spring to list their properties. Though spring is usually the busiest season for real estate, now is the time to take advantage of high prices, low interest rates, and skyrocketing demand for homes. Not sure when to list? Get in touch with us today to explore your options! Here’s Why Sellers Should Capitalize on 2021’s Hot Winter Housing Market It’s safe to say that 2020 was a challenging year, both in real estate and for the world as a whole. And as we celebrate new beginnings, many homeowners are pondering…
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Why You Shouldn’t Use an Automatic Estimator to Price Your Home
The truth about home estimators… Automatic estimator tools are popular amongst homeowners and sellers, but they aren’t always the most reliable. In some instances, these estimators can be off by thousands of dollars due to inaccurate data. If you’re looking for a better way to determine your home’s market value, give us a call to get started! Exposing the Inaccuracies of Automatic Home Estimators If you own a home, you’ve probably wondered how much its value has increased since you first moved in. And while using an online estimator might seem convenient, you could end up with some pretty inaccurate numbers—and that’s bad news for sellers in today’s…
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4 Tricks to Buying a Home in a Crazy Hot Market
4 Tricks to Buying a Home in a Crazy Hot Market Key Takeaways: Despite the ongoing pandemic, the real estate market is more competitive than ever before—and that means buyers have to do more to get their offer accepted. Want to stand out from the competition and score the home of your dreams? Our four tips can help you achieve real estate success in no time. If you have any questions about buying in today’s hot market, just give us a call for even more personalized advice! The 4 Tips Every Buyer Needs to Know in 2021 If you’ve been house-hunting for a while, you’ve probably noticed that today’s real…
