Home Selling Tips: Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Show Ready
Richardson Group Real Estate Blog
by Jacob Gray
2y ago
Showing your home to prospective buyers is a vital step in the home selling process. It is important to make sure your home is “show-ready” in order to highlight your home’s potential. A little effort and time preparing for showings along with some daily maintenance while the home is listed can not only help your home sell faster, but it can also lead to more money in your pocket. When preparing for showings, your goal should be to create a space in which buyers can envision themselves living. The most effective way to do this is to present a clean, organized, and depersonalized space for mas ..read more
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Picture Perfect: Preparing Your Home for Real Estate Photography
Richardson Group Real Estate Blog
by Jacob Gray
2y ago
First impressions are everything! When selling your home, photos are usually the first thing a potential buyer sees. Making sure your home is photo ready can make a big difference in how many buyers are interested in seeing it once it’s for sale. Not everyone is a professional home stager or interior designer. But don’t worry! These tips and tricks will help you quickly be ready for your photo appointment:  General Tips: Anything that needs to be tucked away or hidden may be placed in cabinets, drawers, closets, or inside tub showers as we will not photograph these areas. When in doubt ..read more
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Thinking About Buying Your First Home?
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by Cindi Richardson
2y ago
Ready to take the leap into home ownership? We’ve got you covered! Shopping for a home can be overwhelming, especially when it’s your first. Sticking to these tips while you navigate through the process can guarantee you buy the perfect home at the right price! Where to Begin The first step to buying a home is to speak with a lender and discuss which loan is the right one for you. They will thoroughly examine finances, credit history, DTI (Debt-to-Income Ratio), employment history, etc. It is important to start by evaluating and building your credit since this determines your approval, interes ..read more
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Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
Richardson Group Real Estate Blog
by Cindi Richardson
2y ago
There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home prices should decrease. Logically it makes the most sense for the price of the house to drop when interest rates are rising, but this is not always the case. This theory of home prices decreasing is typically discussed by future home buyers. As a buyer you would like to think if you are paying higher rates on your mortgage, you should be able to see a decrease in cost somewhere else. Unfortunately, these rates are rising because the economy is in ..read more
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Common Things to Look Out for Before Buying Your Dream Home
Richardson Group Real Estate Blog
by Cindi Richardson
2y ago
It is easy to become overwhelmed when you enter the home buying market. Friends, family, colleagues, and even acquaintances will give you their opinions if you are a first time home buyer. While most of them are looking out for your best interest, they are not fully aware of what is happening in the housing market. It is important for you to be prepared and have your own questions ready. No matter what other opinions you are getting, you are the one buying the home and your comfort level will help make your final decision. Here are three important questions to ask before you purchase a home ..read more
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Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter
Richardson Group Real Estate Blog
by Cindi Richardson
2y ago
The season you sell your home can have an impact on how much you get for your home and how quickly it sells. The season that has the most success in selling homes is spring. This is a good time of year for families moving to new school districts and is also more convenient weather for moving. Because of this trend, most people will recommend waiting to list your home until after the winter is over. Avoiding the winter is a huge misconception in the housing industry and can cause homeowners to miss out on opportunities. Selling in the winter can give you a few advantages. There will be fewer h ..read more
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Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?
Richardson Group Real Estate Blog
by Cindi Richardson
2y ago
Potential homebuyers are always cautioned to be aware of mortgage lending standards and the difficulty they might face when trying to obtain a mortgage. Credit availability is expanding, making it easier to get a mortgage now than it was a year ago. The market is still tight however, and homebuyers should be prepared to shop around until they find a lender who is offering something that will meet the needs of their family. Mortgage lending companies have high standards so it is important to make sure you and anyone else who will be included on the mortgage have their credit in check. The mort ..read more
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