Suzanne's Blog
Discarding Unwanted Household Items
The saying “One person’s treasure is another person’s trash” is no truer than in the case of selling, donating or removing household furnishings that no longer serve you. What you are likely to find out is that your beloved Aunt Ann’s Hummel collection or your father’s prized recliner has little to no value in today’s […]
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2 Reasons Sellers Should (Still) Offer to Pay a Commission to Buyers Agents
If you’ve been planning on selling your house, or are currently in the middle of doing so, you’ve probably heard that there will be some changes in how your home can be listed and marketed, with regard to a commission being offered (or not) to buyers’ agents. While some listing agents may already be implementing […]
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Home Sellers: Here’s What the NAR Settlement Means for You
As a home seller, you have a wide range of choices when it comes to listing your home. Agents who are REALTORS® are a trusted source of advice and stand ready to help you navigate this complex process and make the choices that work best for you. NAR’s recent settlement has led to several changes […]
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Home Buyers: Here’s What the NAR Settlement Means for You
Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever undertake. Agents who are REALTORS® are a trusted source of advice and stand ready to help you navigate your homebuying journey and make the choices that work best for you. NAR’s recent settlement has led to several changes that benefit homebuyers, […]
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When to Sell a Home for the Best Profit
Deciding to sell your home is a big deal. It requires a ton of careful planning, and having the answers to some hard-hitting questions like, how much should I sell my home for? Should I renovate before selling? Which Realtor is the right fit for me? And when is the best time to sell my […]
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WHAT’S AHEAD FOR THE HOUSING MARKET FOR THE REST OF 2024?
As we enter the second half of 2024, there’s one big question on everyone’s minds right now: what’s ahead for the housing market? With an upcoming Presidential election, affordability challenges, and a whole lot of confusing headlines out there, there are a lot of mixed feelings about the state of the housing market this year. But […]
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Renovations: Good for Resale?
According to a recent edition of the respected trade publication *Remodeling*, the top 23 major home remodeling projects were highlighted, with five of them offering homeowners more than a 100% return on investment (ROI). If you’re considering a home renovation, here are five standout projects worth contemplating: 1. HVAC Conversion While electric heat pumps might […]
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Understanding Supplemental Property Taxes After the Death of an Owner in CA
In the realm of real estate, understanding taxes is crucial, especially when it comes to changes in property ownership due to life events like the passing of an owner. If you own property in California, you may have heard of supplemental property taxes but might not fully grasp what they entail, particularly after the death […]
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Do Cash-Out Loans Come With A Tax Break?
First you need to understand what a cash-out refinance is. In such a refinance, you swap your existing mortgage loan for a new mortgage in which you borrow a higher amount. You use the found cash to pay for whatever you’d like. For example, say you owe $150,000 on your current mortgage. You might refinance […]
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