5 Tips To Sell Your House This Spring

 

 

 

Thinking about selling your home this Springtime? Here are 5 crucial tips you don’t want to forget as you prep your home for sale:

 1. Interview real estate agents to make sure you’re hiring one that fits your needs.

 2. 3 Ds: Declutter, depersonalize, and deep clean.

 3. Do any necessary repairs and touch-ups. This could mean fixing doorknobs and repainting areas of your home that have faded.

 4. Be ready to negotiate on deals. This is another reason why hiring a professional real estate will be crucial for your success.

 5. Consider upgrading parts of your home, including your curb appeal, to make it modern and inviting.

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Things to Consider before Buying a Home Together

 

It used to be that couples first got married, and then bought a home together. No more! Modern couples no longer consider marriage a prerequisite for buying a home together.  

Buying a property together can complicate either a breakup or a divorce if not considered upfront. No one likes to think about the end of a relationship, but buying a home is a huge investment – not only in the relationship but financially. 

The partners may have differences in income, down payment, and contributions to the home. In the event of a separation, how will these issues be addressed? In other words, what happens if you break up? 

The easiest way to ensure that everyone is protected is the title. Most married couples opt for Joint Tenancy that provides each homeowner an equal interest in the value of the property. The assumption is that marriage involves a merging of income and assets.For couples who plan to keep their finances separate, a better option could be a Tenancy in Common. 

This form of title provides each owner with a separate, transferrable interest in the property. The interest does not need to be equal to the other; this could give one a larger interest if they contribute more financially.  

The interest can also be sold or inherited separately. Don’t let the excitement of a home purchase keep you from considering the future. Before closing on that dream home together, consider the exit strategy –just in case

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Selling the Family Home?

 

 

 

 

Family is important, and your decision to sell your home may be difficult for those closest to you. Moving can create mixed emotions, and it’s important to help your family understand how and why you made your decision. Including family members in the process can prevent strong emotions from potentially sabotaging the sale. 

As soon as you decide to sell your home, set aside time to have a serious conversation with the rest of your family. If you have children living at home, they may be fearful of leaving their home, their school, and possibly their friends. Listen to them and reassure them of the safety of the family unit.  

You can’t promise that nothing will change, but share the good things you expect to get from the move; a bigger home, a better job, advantages of the new area, etc. Help your children see that you’ve considered them from the very beginning and explain why it will be a good move for them as well. Adult children might be difficult as well. 

Even though they have left the home, they may be less than enthusiastic for several reasons. They may question your decision to move into the new home or area, or they might simply be nostalgic and sad to see their childhood home sold.  

A home is a special place and the decision to sell, especially if you’ve been in the home for a long time, affects not just you but your family. You can help bring them into the conversation by making time to listen and understand their concerns and then share your own. This way, while you might not all agree, no one will feel left out of the decision.

How to Bring Restaurant Design to your Dining Room

  

Remember the feeling of walking into your favorite restaurant and looking forward to a nice meal in a great atmosphere? 

With the shutdown of indoor dining around the country, social media has been flooded with beautiful pictures of homemade food. 

Now it’s time to bring that same enthusiasm to your dining room décor and complete the transition to a true restaurant-quality experience. 

 •Add Texture – Looking for a bistro feel? Add some fuzzy pillows and a cozy(preferably washable) floor rug to draw attention to the space. 

 •Change Up the Seating – Have you noticed that more and more restaurants are using non-conventional furniture in their dining rooms? Adding some armchairs, stools, or benches to the dining room will have a big impact.  

•Gild the Room – One of the easiest ways to bring elegance to your dining room is to add a gilded mirror. Keep an eye out for these and other special touches at garage sales and some décor stores. 

 •Mix and Match – Take an eclectic approach to your dining room. No need to use matching chairs or place settings. 

 •Add Ambience – Keep an interesting vase full of fresh flowers on your table, add soft lighting or candles, and play ambient music over speakers to remind you of your favorite restaurant or bar. 

Offer those delicious meals a special place to be enjoyed by adding a few simple touches to your dining room. Even with more time at home, there’s no reason we can’t enjoy a “dining out” sense of elegance.