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Author: Jennifer Hyman
How to Find the Perfect Real Estate Agent
There’s a ton of real estate information available in the news today and on the Internet. It can be extremely confusing, especially in times of uncertainty like we’re facing right now. Thankfully you can get expert advice from a realtor who knows your market and the industry. If you’re thinking of buying or selling…
Will Surging Unemployment Crush Home Sales?
Ten million Americans lost their jobs over the last two weeks. The next announced unemployment rate on May 8th is expected to be in the double digits. Because the health crisis brought the economy to a screeching halt, many are feeling a personal financial crisis. James Bullard, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St.…
Quartz – the Countertop Buyers Love
Quartz countertops have been around for decades, yet they are one of the hottest design materials this spring. Available in a variety of colors, this natural stone is not only durable but beautiful, and more and more homebuyers are putting quartz countertops on their must-have list. Quartz is a natural material best known for the beautiful crystals it forms. Quartz countertops…
Instantly Upgrade Your Mudroom
The original purpose of a mudroom was to ensure that the dirt and grime of the outdoors never made it inside your home where visitors could see it. Now, the modern mudroom is often the first thing your guests see as more formal entries are shunned in favor of the casual entrance to the house. As a result, these functional rooms are now gaining the attention of homeowners and designers alike. If your mudroom could use some sprucing up, here are 4 ways to instantly upgrade your space. Change the Entrance Give that that old dull door for a fresh cheery color to instantly change…
New Construction: Is It Right for You?
New construction home developments have sprung up across the country. They show beautiful new designs in both living spaces and exterior details. It’s appealing to have the ability to choose your flooring, countertops, cabinets, lighting, and other features—moving into a home no one has ever lived in. There are also good reasons to consider a resale or a gut…
The #1 Thing You Can Do to Get Ready to Buy a Home This Year
The last few weeks and months have caused a major health crisis throughout the world, leading to a pause in the U.S. economy as businesses and consumers work to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The rapid spread of the virus has been compared to prior pandemics and outbreaks not seen in many years. It…
5 Questions Buyers Have About the Market During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak
Everyone is being affected in some manner by the outbreak of Covid-19 coronavirus. During this time, buyers will have more questions than normal about the home buying process and their ability to buy a new home. While we can’t predict what the next few weeks and months will bring, the more we can educate ourselves, the better we…
5 Questions Sellers Have About the Market During the Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak
There are so many questions and concerns amid the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. The real estate market is especially hard hit and sellers are concerned. Real estate at its core is a people business. It relies on person-to-person interaction and the coronavirus necessarily limits this contact. As the spring selling season gets started, home sellers will have questions. It’s important to acknowledge concerns by offering…
Economic Slowdown: What the Experts Are Saying
More and more economists are predicting a recession is imminent as the result of the pullback in the economy caused by COVID-19. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research: “A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income,…
This Was How I KBISed
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design and it is the premier kitchen and bath design event. Industry professionals from all over the world attend to network, exchange ideas and build their businesses. KBIS boasts the following stats: 31,000 Attendees…