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How Important Is The Land Around A Potential Home?

August 13, 2019 by Robby Oakes

When viewing a potential home, how much consideration should you give to the surrounding land?

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Land Value, Property Investment, Real Estate

4 Simple Tips To Make Sure Your Home Smells Inviting

August 9, 2019 by Robby Oakes

As a diligent home seller, you’ve taken all your real estate agent’s advice about preparing your home for showings. You’ve de-cluttered, enhanced curb appeal and developed efficient strategies for leaving your home while viewings are taking place.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Selling Tips, Open House, Real Estate

How To Find Motivated Sellers In Your Real Estate Market

August 8, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Bargains in real estate may come from identifying motivated sellers who are willing to let a property go for less than it is really worth. Real estate investors who acquire properties at a discount from current market value enhance their success by increasing their profit potential. Real estate agents who list properties owned by motivated sellers increase their chances to sell a property quickly and have happy sellers who might refer them in the future.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investment Property, Market Trends, Real Estate

New York Penthouse Sells For $238 Million – Is This A Real Estate Bubble About To Burst?

August 7, 2019 by Robby Oakes

The most expensive home sold in America, so far, was a New York penthouse that sold for $238 million in January 2019. It is on the top of a building that overlooks Central Park. The 26-story luxury condo building designed by Robert A. M Stern is nearly all sold out.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Outlook, Market Trends, Real Estate

Why Do People Stage Homes To Sell?

August 2, 2019 by Robby Oakes

If you’re selling your home, your real estate agent has likely advised you to stage your home to sell. But why exactly do people stage homes to sell? Some people go to great lengths to stage their home too, even going so far as moving possessions into storage units or renting furnishings!

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Selling Tips, Home Staging, Real Estate

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