Avoid Spooking Buyers with These Home Staging Reminders
Some things are so off-putting to people, they should be avoided at all costs. Here are six potential disasters you may not have considered during your staging preparations.
Noticeable Odors
Every home has its own distinct odor, and you probably no longer notice your own home's. Don’t use perfumed air fresheners to cover up odor, since many people... Read More
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Buyers Have More Opportunity in the Shifting Housing Market
For the sixth month in a row, existing-home sales declined, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). What’s more, every sales region in the country reported both month-over-month and year-over-year decreases. The drop in home sales was likely due to mortgage rates rising to 6% in early June. According to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, any decrease in mortgage rates would give... Read More
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Buying and Selling at the Same Time: How to Keep the Process Smooth
Buying your first home is exciting. It’s usually a fairly smooth process because you don’t have to worry about selling another home at the same time. When you have built up some equity in your first home and are ready to sell and move up, things will be slightly trickier.
The problem is, there is no certainty that your old house and new dream home will close at the same time. This can be a... Read More
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Mortgage Rates since 1971
Interest rates have changed -- jumped, some say. But, looking at the past can put into perspective how good or bad the current rates really are. Take a look.
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Market Statistics Around the Puget Sound Region
The market has been very dynamic for years -- either a strong seller's market or a strong buyer's market. I've put together some graphs to show what's happening.
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Which of These Furniture Layouts Work Best for Your Living Style?
There's nothing quite like sinking into a comfy seat with a mug of your favorite drink and making small talk with a good friend. If you’re looking to create a relaxing, cozy conversation area, consider these four ways you can transform your living room. Whether you have a studio apartment or a sprawling estate, these design options can accommodate any home.
U-shape | In a traditional U-shaped conversation area, the three sides of the U are formed by sofas, love seats, settees, or armchairs. The open end of the U is reserved for the focal point, such as a stunning fireplace... Read More
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Five Reasons to Paint Before You Move In
Moving to a new house or condo this fall? Before filling your home with furnishings, there’s something you might want to do first: paint. Experts say the very best time to do interior painting is just before moving into a new home—here are five reasons why, according to Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert for the Paint Quality Institute:
1. It saves time. Painting can take a lot longer when you have to cover and uncover things, move them back and forth, and take down and rehang artwork. It’s better to paint just before moving and short-circuit these... Read More
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Past Newsletters
In case you missed a previous newsletter, all of my Out of Bounds Realty newsletters can be found here.
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