Debbie McLaughlin
Due to COVID-19, more people are working from home than ever before. And if you’re working from home, it’s important to have a workspace that keeps you productive and engaged throughout the day—and the design of your home office can help make or break that. A recent article from Redfin outlined essential design tips for creating an…
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In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing is our new normal—and could continue to be the norm for the foreseeable future. But staying at home and keeping a safe distance from others isn’t preventing real estate agents from helping their clients or potential buyers from exploring and finding their dream homes—they’re just having…
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If you have a garage, you know it offers a range of benefits. Not only does it shelter and protect your car from the elements, it also serves as a spot to store tools and other equipment. But, it’s easy (and common) for a garage to get so filled and disorganized with everything else that…
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Real estate agents bring a lot of value to the home-buying or selling process, thanks to their expertise and knowledge of the local market. But how much, exactly, do buyers value their real estate agent? A recent survey from Century 21 Real Estate found that 99 percent of homebuyers surveyed said their real estate agent added value…
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Is January the new April? When it comes to the real estate market, experts say yes. Regardless of whether that famous groundhog sees his shadow, a recent article on CNBC suggests spring will arrive early this year—at least when it comes to the housing market. In fact, some are speculating that January may very well be the…
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When you’re selling your home, you only get a chance to make a first impression on buyers once—which is why curb appeal is so important. If your home doesn’t look good from the outside, you’re not going to draw buyers inside—and, as a result, it’s going to be harder to sell your home. Upping your…
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In an effort to save on commission fees, many sellers go the FSBO (for sale by owner) route, thinking that selling their home on their own will be more cost efficient than hiring an agent. But as it turns out, typically, FSBO is far from cost efficient. According to the 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and…
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When it comes to pricing your home, your agent doesn’t just pull a random number out of a hat. Your agent’s recommendation is a result of extensive market research to ensure your home is priced in a way that’s attractive to both buyers and you, the seller. Agents pull data on comparable properties in your…
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It’s officially 2020. And with the new year comes a host of new design trends that will define the look and feel of interiors in 2020 (and beyond). But what, exactly, are those design trends? A recent article from Forbes.com spoke to design experts to get their insights on the interior design trends they predict will be…
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2020 is right around the corner—and it looks like the upcoming year is going to be a strong one for the real estate market. In a recent article outlining their market forecast, Freddie Mac projected an overall optimistic view for the real estate market in 2020, and into 2021. “With low interest rates, modest inflation and a…
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