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Tips for Selling a Historic Home and Moving Into Modern Living

Selling a historic home can be a unique and rewarding experience, but it comes with specific challenges. There are plenty of plans to make before closing day, and finding the right buyer isn’t easy. After all, balancing the preservation of history with the demands of modern buyers requires careful preparation. ...

Should You Buy a Home that Needs Work?

Imagine you find a home on the market that checks all the boxes. There’s only one issue. It needs work. Perhaps the paint has faded, or the kitchen is old, or there are repairs needed. Should you make an offer on that home? That depends on many factors, of course. The first ...

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home Before or After Moving

Relocating brings both excitement and important choices, especially when it comes to housing. Deciding whether to buy a home before or after moving can significantly affect your finances, stress levels, and how quickly you settle into your new environment. Whether you are making a local move or relocating across states, ...

Plans to Make before Closing Day

When you sell your property and buy your next dream home, closing day can come faster than you might imagine. Before you know it, it’s just weeks away! So it’s important to make the proper plans to ensure everything goes smoothly. Here are the most common plans you’ll need to make: Contact ...

How to Find a Move-In Ready Home When You Don’t Have Time to Renovate

How to Find a Move-In Ready Home When You Don’t Have Time to Renovate Finding a move-in-ready home can be a game-changer, especially when time is not on your side. With busy schedules, relocation deadlines, and the hustle of everyday life, home renovations can seem like an impossible task to add ...

Kitchen Improvements for under $100

Is it really possible to improve your kitchen’s look for about the cost of a takeout gourmet dinner with the family? Obviously you’re not going to be able to do anything major, such as replace the cabinets within that budget. But, there are many surprisingly low-budget ways to spruce up the ...

The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now

The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the supply of homes for sale is growing. And if you aren’t working with an agent, you may not realize that. Here’s the downside. If you’re not informed, you can’t adjust your strategy or expectations ...

Are Home Prices Going To Come Down?

Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. Some say home prices are heading for a correction, but what do the facts say? Well, it helps to start by looking at what a correction means. Here’s what Danielle Hale, Chief ...

5 Easy-to-Forget Things to Do

When you have a buyer coming to view your property, you want to make the best impression possible. So, you do the usual things. You clean, tidy and declutter. However, some details are easy to forget. For example: Is there a mat by the front door for shoes, umbrellas, etc.?Did you air ...

The Hidden Benefits of Buying a Home During Off-Peak Seasons

The Hidden Benefits of Buying a Home During Off-Peak Seasons Buying a home during off-peak seasons offers distinct advantages that many people overlook. In less competitive periods, buyers can benefit from reduced prices, quicker processes, and more negotiating power. These times offer an opportunity to avoid the rush and often lead ...

Melvin A.

Vieira Jr.

Real Estate Agent | REALTOR®

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