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Think Before You Stage

We all know that it makes sense to stage a home before putting it on the market. But what may not be as well understood is how to make the decision about the staging style. At its core, staging is marketing – and the most important factor in successful marketing…Read More

Filed under Staging on Jun 16,2020 | Tagged in: fast home staging, home staging, staging, virtual staging

Safe Home Selling

Selling a home is always a complicated process. During a pandemic, new safety concerns are added to the mix. But, real estate professionals are rising to the challenge and working to keep sales on track. Virtual showings are becoming the new norm, and real estate agents are encouraging the use…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Jun 09,2020 | Tagged in: remote home closings, remote mortgage closings, virtual real estate, virtual showings

Get Crafty!

You’re stuck at home and itching to do some decorating or sprucing up. But, coronavirus has you feeling like it’s not a good time to spend money. Now’s the perfect time to get crafty, with these DIY projects for brightening your home, all for just $10 – $20 or less!…Read More

Filed under DIY projects on May 26,2020 | Tagged in: cheap diy, cheap diy projects, The Spruce

Is It Time for Virtual Staging?

Now that COVID-19 has forced us all to spend time in the virtual world, it might be the perfect time to learn about marketing your home using virtual staging. New York real estate firm The Bamberger Group explains how it works. First, the rooms of your home are professionally photographed,…Read More

Filed under Selling a home on May 19,2020 | Tagged in: virtual staging

Spring (Deep) Cleaning

It always feels good to open the windows, bring in the fresh air and give your home a good cleaning when spring arrives. But, this year, you may be thinking of going a bit further to banish grime – and germs – with a deep dive into the spring-cleaning ritual. …Read More

Filed under Homeowners on May 12,2020 | Tagged in: 20 cleaning tasks, spring cleaning

Closings During COVID-19

If you’ve ever been to a real estate closing, you know the word “close” is what comes to mind. As in people, close together in a closed room, touching and passing piles of paper. It’s not surprising that during these times of COVID19, safer methods of finalizing a real estate…Read More

Filed under Mortgage on May 08,2020 | Tagged in: covid-19, curbside mortgage closings, mortgage closings, remote mortgage closings

Grow Your Own Veggies!

Spring is a great season to start a vegetable garden. Today’s calls for social distancing can provide even more incentive to grow your own. These helpful guides can get you started. The Farmer’s Almanac offers the basics of planting and growing your favorite veggies, with tips on location, soil and…Read More

Filed under Gardening on Apr 28,2020 | Tagged in: easy gardening, gardening, gardening tips

DIY When SAH

Stuck at home (SAH) and looking for something to do? It’s a great time to tackle a few do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects. This exceedingly comprehensive guide to DIY home improvement is designed for homeowners who don’t have a lot of experience with renovating and rejuvenating a home. Published by…Read More

Filed under Activities, Home Tips on Apr 21,2020 | Tagged in: electrical work, flooring, home improvements, landscaping, Painting, plumbing

Remote Notarization

Wondering how you can possibly close on a home sale during COVID19? Usually, a closing involves all parties involved in the sale meeting at a title company to sign piles of documents. That may be impossible right now. A bipartisan push is taking place in Congress to allow remote notarizations. …Read More

Filed under Selling a home on Apr 14,2020 | Tagged in: bipartisan push, closing on a home, covid-19, covid19, Home selling, Notarization

COVID19 and the Housing Market

Whether you are considering purchasing a home, thinking of selling your home, or just wondering about your home’s value during this time of COVID19, here’s a roundup of insight that might be of interest. This article from Philadelphia Magazine looks at the Philadelphia-area housing market. As reported in Curbed, a…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Apr 07,2020 | Tagged in: covid-19, covid19, home selling advice, home selling tips

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