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Cleaning Your House to Sell? Checklist for Homeowners
Deep cleaning a house for sale sets the stage for quality professional listing photos and effective staging, which enables buyers to visualize a property as their future home, according to 58% of...
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Follow This Home Maintenance Schedule To Keep Your House in Top-Selling...
If a pipe bursts in the kitchen, you’re immediately on the phone with a plumber in one hand and scooping water into buckets with the other. But dirty gutters? A leaky faucet? That deep crack in the...
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11 Things to Do Before Listing Your Home That Are Worth the Effort
A few months from now, or maybe sooner, you plan to sell your house. And you can think of a million things to do before listing your home that might lead to a better offer: swap out the damaged...
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How to Take Real Estate Photos: Sell Faster and for More Money
Have you ever seen a magazine spread or online feature of a house and thought, is this place even real? That’s what you’re going for when you set out to take jaw-dropping listing photos. Your photos...
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The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Getting Your House Ready to Sell
You’ve decided to sell your home, but how do you get your house ready to sell? With numerous tasks to tackle, from depersonalizing to boosting your home’s curb appeal, the home sale process can seem...
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Market Value vs Appraised Value: Know the Difference for Your Home
People looking to sell their homes often encounter two terms that both try to convey the value of their house: market value and appraised value. In real estate, these have distinct meanings, and it’s...
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How to Get Your House Ready to Sell in 30 days: A Day-By-Day Checklist
Any good angler would tell you that the first rule of effectively catching fish is maximizing the time that your line is in the water. They’ll also tell you that sometimes your first cast is the one...
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Do Gutters Increase Home Value? Here’s How Top Appraisers Assess the Water...
Gutters are the unsung heroes of real estate. They don’t earn the compliments that a property’s landscaping or tile selection will. But without them, a home’s structural integrity is at risk. Every...
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7 Backyard Remodeling Ideas for Homeowners on a Budget
Want the backyard of your dreams but need to stick to a budget? There are plenty of backyard renovation projects that don’t break the bank — and add value to your home. We’ve rounded up seven low-cost,...
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Proceeds vs Profit: How Much Will I Make Selling My House?
The famously hot real estate market that dominated from 2020-2022 ended with the rise of mortgage interest rates and other economic uncertainty in the second half of 2022. Yet, according to top real...
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What to Do to Sell Your House: A 14-Tip Home Selling Checklist
You’re getting ready to list your house for sale. As a good agent knows, there are certain steps to take to help your sale go as smoothly as possible. HomeLight has compiled a checklist of effective...
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Your Yearly Home Maintenance Checklist: 10 Tasks to Take Better Care of Your...
According to Jennifer Hupke, a top-selling agent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, failing to keep up with your home’s primary maintenance needs can reduce your selling price by at least $30k. Subsequently, the...
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What Upgrades Increase Home Value? 25 High-ROI Improvements Buyers Love
As you plan your next renovation project, it’s more critical than ever to know what upgrades increase home value. The world looks much different in 2023 than it did a couple of years ago, and our homes...
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32 Ways to Amplify Curb Appeal for Selling Your Home
Buyers tend to ignore houses lacking star-quality curb appeal. To catch their attention, take a note out of Hollywood’s book and make your home exude elegance and glamor. According to the National...
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What is Sustainable Interior Design — And Why Does It Matter?
Sustainable interior design isn’t just about environmental impact. It’s about creating a home environment that holistically supports its residents, their communities, and indeed, the larger global...
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10 Small Home Curb Appeal Projects for Houses with Limited Outdoor Space
There’s no reason a house with a small yard can’t make a big statement. As the first thing potential buyers will see, it’s important to spruce up your curb appeal to create an inviting and visually...
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5 Ways Inflation Could Affect the 2024 Housing Market
Homeowners across the nation have felt the financial pressure of inflation. Rising mortgage rates have caused a slowdown in U.S. housing market activity, leading numerous buyers to postpone purchases;...
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8 of the Top Free Online Home Value Estimators in 2024
Whether they’re considering selling their property, refinancing their mortgage, or simply curious about their investment’s current market value, many people are curious to know: “What’s my home worth...
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How Much Does a Detached Garage Affect Property Value in 2024?
Garages attached to or detached from your house are incredibly useful feature: they protect cars from the elements, provide storage space for outdoor equipment, and sometimes function as additional...
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How Long Does It Take to Sell a House? (2024)
How long does it take to sell a house? As of October 2023, homes spent an average of 50 days on the market. This is up from a low of 30 days on market set in May 2022 but down from a high of 74 days in...
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Here’s What It Costs to Add Screened-In Porch in 2024
What does adding a screened-in area to your existing porch cost using a ready-made kit cost in 2024? This can typically range between $2,000 to $2,800. Professional installations within that range can...
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What Buyers Want in a Home: Top Must-Haves in 2024
In this age of social media, smartphones, and AI algorithms, there is no shortage of information on how you should remodel or upgrade your home to increase its value. But you only have so much time and...
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How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a Bathroom in 2024?
When remodeling, bathrooms are often at the top of the list, behind only the kitchen. According to Architectural Digest, the average cost of a bathroom remodel can range from $2,000 to $80,000,...
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How Much Does It Cost to Install Kitchen Cabinets in 2024?
When considering renovations to your home, the kitchen may not be high on your list as due for an upgrade, but renovating your kitchen cabinetry can be a worthwhile investment, says Larry Chun, a...
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12 Easy Ways to Increase Home Value: Your Room-By-Room Project Guide
If the idea of being knee-deep in demolition dust for weeks doesn’t excite you, there’s good news: smaller projects around the house can yield better returns at resale. The trick is knowing those easy...
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What Color Should I Paint My House in 2024?
Repainting your home can be a great way to increase its value and enhance its curb appeal. Exterior paint jobs can last as long as ten years, and if you’re selling your home, you’ll want to choose a...
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What is Considered a Fixture When Selling a House?
A dining room chandelier — the crown jewel of your home — convinced potential buyers to write an offer because they fell in love with it. Hey, wait a minute! You’re only selling the house, not the...
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Refinancing Your Mortgage vs. Selling Your Home in 2024
In recent years, high prices of food, energy, and services have put pressure on homeowners. When interest rates were low, you might have considered refinancing your mortgage to save money. You might...
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Selling a House ‘As Is’: How Much Money You Stand to Lose — and Why
Selling a home “as is” has its perks. First, you save on the cost of sprucing up your home. And ideally, you avoid painful repair negotiations with a buyer down the line. But there’s one major drawback...
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Top 9 Renovations to Increase Home Value in 2024
During the pandemic’s peak, social distancing, work-from-home trends, and shelter-in-place initiatives led to a rise in extravagant outdoor kitchens and elaborate home office renovations. However, in...
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Can I Sell a House within 6 Months of Buying It?
If you recently bought a house and now realize that you need to sell it, don’t panic. While there are financial implications of selling a house soon after buying it, certain circumstances and life...
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12 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier Home in 2024
The beginning of 2024 brings a fresh opportunity to create a living environment that not only looks good but feels good — fostering a lifestyle that’s both happier and healthier. Our homes are more...
View ArticleCurb Appeal on a Budget: Look Like a Million Bucks for Less than $50
Curb appeal is something 92% of Realtors recommend improving before putting your home up for sale. Your home’s curb appeal is the first thing potential buyers see when they pull up to the house, and a...
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Don’t Fix These 7 Things When Selling Your House
Accepted real estate wisdom says that houses in good condition bring in higher prices than houses in not-so-great condition. While that is generally true, it’s possible to “over-improve” a home to the...
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Should I Sell My House in 2024? Factors to Help You Decide
High mortgage rates kept would-be home sellers on the sidelines in 2023, but with three Fed rate cuts expected over the next 12 months, many homeowners are wondering: should I sell my house in 2024? If...
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How to Prepare Your Home for Sale and Attract Buyers
When you prepare your home for sale, it’s important to be able to detach from the house emotionally, so you can understand what buyers are looking for and what their potential concerns may be. We...
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Checklist to Sell a House: Who to Hire, How to Prep, What to Gather
If you’re a homeowner facing a life change that involves moving, the moment will come when you ask yourself, “What do I need to sell my house?” Selling a house often goes something like this: You’re...
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A Look At The Current Real Estate Market (Winter 2024)
The 2023 housing market was defined by limited supply, a decrease in home sales, and mortgage rates hitting a 23-year high. Many prospective buyers and sellers opted to sit tight and wait for...
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Selling a House with Unpermitted Work: Navigate Your Options
Making upgrades that increase home value can be a great way to attract buyers when it’s time to sell. While you might think a renovation is as simple as doing (or hiring out) the needed work, some...
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How Do I Get a Comparative Market Analysis and What Does a CMA Cost?
Knowing the value of your home is incredibly important as a seller. You want to be certain you get the best price. One of the most powerful tools for determining your home’s value is called a...
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Should I Sell My House Now or Wait?
In our current complex housing market, homeowners with dreams of moving to a new place are asking the universal question, “Should I sell my house now or wait?” Making the decision to sell a house is...
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How to Sell a House Full of Stuff (Whether It’s Inherited or Your Own)
Planning how to sell a house full of stuff, whether it’s inherited or your own, is a tough task often complicated by emotions. With the death of a loved one, making funeral arrangements, dealing with...
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How Is the Housing Market Right Now? 2024 Trends to Watch
In 2023, the U.S. housing market experienced a dramatic slowdown, with soaring mortgage rates driving home sales to their lowest point in almost three decades. The year was also marked by extremely...
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How Does a Property Value Website Work, and Why Use One?
Knowing how much your home is worth can be helpful, even if you’re not thinking about selling it anytime soon. Property value websites offer a handy way to gauge your home’s market value, but how...
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How to Sell a House That Needs Work Without a Complete Overhaul
Selling a home involves putting it out there to attract buyers. Yet if your patchy lawn and peeling paint look shabby compared to the chic walkway lights and lush landscaping down the street, you might...
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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House by Owner?
Selling your home by yourself, known as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) listing, can seem like a cost-effective way to bypass real estate agent fees. However, there are many expenses associated with selling...
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Will Your House Pass the Final Walkthrough? 7 Pro Tips To Make Sure It Does
Ensure your dream home remains just that right up to closing with a final walkthrough. It’s your last opportunity to catch any discrepancies and confirm that all agreements have been met before the...
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Can I Cancel PMI If My Home Value Increases? How to Get Rid of It
When you bought a house with less than 20% down, your mortgage lender tacked on the extra cost of private mortgage insurance (PMI) as a standard precaution. But you’re confident that your house is...
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What Is My Home Worth? How to Use Free Automated Valuation Models
Your home is likely one of your most valuable assets. U.S. homeowners saw a significant rise in equity in 2023, with the average homeowner gaining roughly $24,000 over the previous year, according to...
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How Much Work To Do Before Selling a House: 3 Levels of Prep
You’re selling a house that needs repairs, but you don’t want to spend too much money or sweat equity if there’s no significant return on your investment (ROI). So before you pay workers or strap on...
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