16 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

Important Tips To Help Kids Adjust To The Move

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Moving takes a certain amount of adjustment. Kids of all ages may need a little help getting used to the new environment. Help kids adjust to the move by keeping the following in mind.  Kids Are Resilient Don't overly worry about how your kids will adjust to the move. Kids are resilient. They tend to acclimate to new situations fairly quickly. It may even be that your kids get used to the move before you do! Make Friends With Other Parents You could facilitate your kids' making new friends by making friends with parents of kids the same age as…
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15 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

Should You Brace For A Potential Market Downturn Next Year?

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Don't panic, a looming recession may be good news for those wanting to sell their homes. The experts say this recession may happen in 2020, so there is still plenty of time to make plans for how to deal with a potential economic downturn. In many parts of America, especially in popular cities, the real estate markets are super hot for sellers. Home sales are coming in at prices that are record highs. For sellers in these hot markets, it might be time to sell. For buyers, able to wait until next year, the prices may come down. What The…
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14 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

A $400,000 Profit From Flipping A Single House?

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Flipping homes is popular once again. It took about eight years after the Great Recession that started in 2006 for home prices to rebound to the levels seen before the recession. Then, by 2016, in many areas, home prices started to rapidly increase. The increases in home prices caused more flipping activity due to the potential profits. CNN reports the average gross profit on a flipped home sold during the past three years was about 50%. In 2017, one real estate speculator took nearly one million dollars ($985,00) in cash and bought a home in an "as-is" condition, sight-unseen. That…
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13 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

How Important Is The Land Around A Potential Home?

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When viewing a potential home, how much consideration should you give to the surrounding land? In many ways, the land should be carefully regarded, since land is the thing that is hardest to alter. You can rip up carpet, paint walls and even knock down walls, but it takes a lot more effort to change land.  Mature Landscaping  Mature landscaping is typically cited as a benefit, but what if you're the type who enjoys looking out at wide open spaces? It could also be that the mature landscaping - older trees - are situated dangerously near the house. Weakened trees…
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09 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

4 Simple Tips To Make Sure Your Home Smells Inviting

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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. But have you given any thought to how your home smells to strangers? Newcomers to your home will naturally be more sensitive to the smells of your house. Your nose is likely desensitized to your common household odors, but a prospective buyer may be put off by how it smells. Here are some ways to make sure your home smells inviting. Don't Burn…
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08 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

How To Find Motivated Sellers In Your Real Estate Market

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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. Here are some tips on how to find motivated sellers: Distressed Discounts A property that lists for a long time and then the listing shows…
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07 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

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

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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. Who Has That Kind Of Money? The proud buyer of the penthouse is Ken Griffin. His net worth is estimated to be $9.6 billion. He is the founder of the Citadel hedge fund. Griffin is 50 years old. A few days before buying the NYC penthouse, he closed on a…
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02 Aug 2019
By noelkelman

Why Do People Stage Homes To Sell?

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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! If your home is already nicely decorated, why should you go to the added trouble of "staging" it? There are many good reasons to stage your home to sell. 1. Staging Makes Your Home Appear More Spacious Having lived in your home for a number of years, you…
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