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Top 5 home improvement projects real estate agents should recommend to sellers

Housing Wire

Across the country, homes are spending more days on the market as interest rates rise. Many sellers have returned to offering concessions and dropping prices to entice buyers. Now more than ever, sellers expect an agent who will confidently create a plan to get them top dollar for their home.

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Mortgage rates continue recent sideways trend: Freddie MacĀ 

Housing Wire

.” “Meanwhile, the housing market continues to face challenges as home sellers are less active this spring. In addition to the “locked-in effect” of mortgage rates, sellers are facing another issue caused by high inflation: the increasing costs of home improvements prior to selling.”

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Selling a Smart-Enabled Home: Best Steps Forward

Will Springer Realtor

Thereā€™s the fresh coat of paint, new kitchen appliances and maybe a roof ā€“ common improvements homeowners often consider before selling. There is another enhancement that many sellers may not consider: the addition of smart-home technology. Beyond the must-haves, there is an infinite number of nice-to-haves for the home.

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Can I Take Out a Loan to Remodel My Home?

Assurance Financial

Depending on the extent and cost of your home improvement goals, you might need to take out a loan for renovations. A home renovation loan is most likely not going to be the same as your mortgage. Learn more about loan options for remodeling your home to see which one will work for you. Construction Loan.

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What to Know About Home Renovations in 2023

Lamacchia Realty

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2023 In recent years, the world has undergone a multitude of changes, and the home renovation industry is no different. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, project delays, and increasing costs have greatly impacted both new construction and ongoing renovation projects.

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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Home values are, unfortunately, subject to the ups and downs of the real estate market. When the housing marketplace favors sellers, home values run high. During these times, you might make a substantial profit on the sale of your home. Your homeā€™s value, therefore, isnā€™t stagnant; itā€™s dynamic. Repaved walkways.

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Product Certifications for Sustainable Homes

Will Springer Realtor

Many experts in the construction business suggest the Home Energy Rating System index is most relevant to todayā€™s consumers, including home buyers and sellers. HERS has placed index scores on more than 1M homes on total energy efficiency. The lower the score, the lower the energy costs.