It’s that time of year again—when the birds start chirping, the flowers begin to bloom, and the real estate market wakes up from its winter hibernation! If you’re thinking about selling your home this spring, fear not! I’ve got some tips that’ll help your home to stand out from the competition. First off, let’s tackle the biggest challenge for majority of home sellers: decluttering. Remember that sweater you swore you’d fit into again? Yeah, it’s time to let it go—along with those stacks of magazines from 2003. Potential buyers want to envision themselves in your space, not navigate through your collection of nostalgic memorabilia. One point I mention to my clients is that you’ll need to move all of your belongings anyway, so you might as well save some money on moving boxes and muscle power and donate the items or trash them instead ahead of time! Next up, let’s talk about curb appeal, because first impressions are everything, right? I’m talking about sprucing up that front ...
With home prices being so high, home buyers are looking to keep costs down and are exploring the market for either a condo or a mobile home. Let's go over the pro's and con's for both so that you can decide which options will work better for you. First, a disclaimer: All associations are different, and I am sure some readers will argue my points, but this is just general from what I see local to me in my market in NH. Mobile Home Parks- Every park comes with its own set of rules. Some more in depth than others. Some parks are co-op's, other's aren't. When I talk with my clients on which would work better for their situations, I explain a few factors about mobile home parks. Potential Cons: You don't own the land, but with most associations you have to maintain your own landscaping as well as exterior of your property. Aside from the park covering plowing the roads, you will have to maintain snow in your own driveway and walk ways in most parks. Another ...