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10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) Return on Investment

Realtor.com is at it again with a very useful list of which home improvement projects off the best (and worst) return on your investment. One of my favorite especially up here in Summit County is resealing entryways (Number 4). It helps with heat and energy efficiency. 10 Home Renovations That Offer the Best (and Worst) […]

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Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market

RealtorMag explains why it looks like it is going to be a strong spring in the housing market. Summit County is no different.  Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market Recent housing and economic reports predict we’ll see solid spring home sales, according to Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Here are some signs: On jobs: “Job

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Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early

With appraisal volumes rising be sure to get your high country escape while there is inventory in Summit County. Brena Swanson explains why the homebuying season has started early from HousingWire. Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early by Brena Swanson Appraisal volume jumped 8.4% for the week of Feb. 21, marking the fifth consecutive week

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Selling Your Home? Better Make Sure It’s Clean Before Moving Out

Angela Colley of Realtor.com reminds sellers that it is important to leave your home clean and empty for your new buyers. My favorite piece of advice is “Take everything with you.”   Selling Your Home? Better Make Sure It’s Clean Before Moving Out By Angela Colley Let’s face it: Now that you’ve found a buyer

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Listing Photos: Your Home’s First Showing

A major part of my aggressive marketing plan for listings is high definition photos. Not only is your home’s online presence the first thing potential buyers see, but it is also what helps the decide whether or not they want to come view the home in person. BRENDON DESIMONE from Zillow.com blog explains why your listing photos

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5 Things We Learned About Real Estate This Week

    5 Things We Learned About Real Estate This Week By Judy Dutton Winter has truly arrived—hello, snowstorm Jonas! It’s time to hunker down with some hot cocoa and a newfound appreciation for the roof over our heads. To further warm your hearts for the cozy abode you call home, here are some highlights of what happened in real

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Hottest Housing Markets for 2016

Zillow.com names Denver as one of the hottest housing markets in 2016. Find out why the Front Range, and Summit County are continuing to grow. Hottest Housing Markets for 2016   Get ready for a year of home value growth in these metros. BY CATHERINE SHERMAN Housing experts predict U.S. home value growth around 3.5 percent this year.

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7 Things People Forget to Do Before They Move

Realtor.com is at it again with their helpful list for new homeowners. Margaret Heidenry outlines 7 helpful tips for the big move into your new home. My favorite is “1 day before: Snap pictures of your electronics.” It’s such a helpful hit that can so easily be overlooked. 7 Things People Forget to Do Before They Move

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The Top 12 Keller Williams Blog Posts of 2015

Keller Williams tracked their top blog posts of 2015. One of my favorites is “Random Acts of Kindness” from January 2015. Find them all below and pick your favorite.  January 2015– Random Acts of Kindness Keller Williams associates started 2015 off with full hearts and generosity. Readers were delighted to learn about the unforgettable gift

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