By, Lisa Roberts

Searching for your dream home can be a laborious endeavor. It requires careful and detailed planning, as well as trying to fit the house tours within your tight schedule. However, this venture will probably not be the only one to which you will need to devote your time and money. Unless you are still living in your parents’ home, it’s probable that you already own a house, and you do not have the intention nor the luxury to keep two homes in your ownership. As opposed to the concerns you might have when purchasing your home for the first time, buying and selling a house at the same time could feel like an exhausting and impossible aim. Nevertheless, it doesn’t necessarily have to be this way. If you invest your time in planning and…

By, Kyle Spearin

Buying a home is the single greatest expense the average American will incur during their lifetime. Since such a large amount of capital goes into purchasing a home, most people consider it an investment.

As a homeowner, this means that you are betting on your house increasing in value over time. In recent years, houses across the United States have benefitted from rapid appreciation. During 2020 alone, zillow reports that homes in Marin County increased by 9.8%.

Although real estate is booming, there is always a chance that prices may decline during a recession. One way to protect yourself against this is to force appreciation by updating your house. This article explores tried and true updates that are proven to increase…

How Important is Virtual Staging for Realtors and Why?

Virtual staging for realtors is a vital tool. They stage their property to a display photos online to help the prospective buyer imagine what it would be to live in a particular house. These staged photos have interior design elements like furniture, accessories, lights, etc. An empty room can’t attract as many buyers as a staged space. Thus virtual staging became immensely popular amongst the realtors.

 According to a survey in the United States, 28% of real estate agents confessed that they staged homes before listing them for sale. 13% said that they prefer virtual staging for homes that are not easy to sell. (Source: https://www.nar.realtor/)

Following are some key benefits of virtual…

By, Lucille Rosetti

When you’re selling a home after losing a loved one, you need extra support. Working with an experienced realty team like Karin and Alex of the Narodny Team can provide that support —  you’ll always have someone on your side.

Trying to navigate this process during a pandemic can be even more stressful, especially when you’re trying to do so on a budget. Thankfully, these tips can save you time, worry, and expense when it comes to staging your home and showing it to buyers. 

Look for Free Grief Resources

Letting go of your home after a loss can bring about so many emotions — especially when you are still trying to heal from that loss. The important thing to keep in mind is that everyone’s experience with grief is…