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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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When Should You Sell Your Home?

When should you sell your home?  The basic answer is whenever you are ready. However, there are many factors that should also be considered: Are there a lot of available properties? How do the other properties stack up against your home? Is your home in pristine condition and market ready? In Summit County, many properties

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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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Open House Hacks: 9 Tips from Realtor.com

Realtor.com narrows down 9 helpful tips for a successful Open House, including something as simple as “white-ing out” your bathroom by using clean simple white towels. Celeste Perron outlines these 9 tried and true tips.  Open House Hacks: 9 Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell Whipping your place into its most marketable shape might land you

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7 Home Buying and Selling Tips From the Property Brothers

The Property Brothers is one of my favorite HGTV shows. My husband and I were able to collect a ton of inspiration for our first home from their episodes. Shannon Petrie with HGTV outlines The Property Brothers 7 Home Buying and Selling Tips that might help you with your home purchase.    By: Shannon Petrie Jonathan

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Even in the Winter You Can Make Your Yard Pop

With the snow falling tonight, it’s official to say winter has arrived in Summit County. An article by Jamie Wiebe on Realtor.com outlines some great tips to keep your yard and landscape looking good even in the winter especially if you are selling. Selling Your Home This Winter? You Can Still Make Your Yard Pop By Jamie

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NAHB Forecasting 6.6 Percent Jump in Housing Starts in 2014

            www.nationalmortgageprofessional.com   A growing economy, rising household formations, low mortgage rates and pent-up demand will help single-family housing production to rev up in 2015 while a growth in renters will keep the multifamily market at cruising altitude or higher, according to economists who participated in yesterday’s National Association of

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Getting Your Property Ready for market – 10 Budget Updates

The real estate market in the Mountains is the best it has been in years.  With fewer properties available than normal, homes are selling quickly and for top dollar.  In most areas, properties are selling for 95% of the asking price or more.  Not sure if now is the time to list your property?  Contact

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