Category Archives: Home Sellers

New Year, New Home: Real Estate Resolutions for 2025

A couple achieving their real estate resolutions in 2025.

The new year often inspires fresh starts and bold decisions. For many, 2025 could be the year to take big steps toward buying, selling, or upgrading a home. Setting smart real estate goals early in the year can lead to exciting opportunities and meaningful progress. Let us explore practical and achievable resolutions for anyone navigating the real estate world this year.

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DIY Home Prep: Organizing and Reselling

A woman organizing and reselling unused items from a home prior to listing it for sale.

A nice and tidy home is an instant mood booster. It becomes a space you enjoy living in, spending time with your loved ones, and creating memories.

Organizing and decluttering a home and all its contents is not an easy task. Most only get around to it before selling a home, but with a little bit of innovation and DIY effort, your home organization can look like something out of a magazine shoot.

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Maximizing Home Value: The Impact of Small Bathroom Remodels on Your Sale

A bathroom that recently been remodeled prior to a home sale.

Many property owners who anticipate selling their homes in the near future face uncertainty about whether it makes financial sense to proceed with updating or remodeling projects before listing their homes for sale. One decision frequently considered is whether remodeling a bathroom will deliver a good return on investment (ROI) when selling the home.

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Designing Homes to Sell: The Intersection of Renovation and Staging

Written By: Edrian Blasquino

A renovated living room that has been staged before listing the property for sale.

Are you looking to sell property in the US or Canadian market? It can be a tough challenge. As an owner, you want to maximize your property’s appeal to potential buyers. This is where you may ask the question: is it worth staging your home?

In many cases, the pairing of renovation, construction, and staging can boost your home’s market value. As a bonus, it also shortens its time on the market.

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Should You Sell Your House and Buy Another One, or Stay and Renovate the Current One?

A woman thinking about whether she should sell her home or renovate it.

Does it make more sense to sell your current home to buy a new one, or to simply stay and renovate it?

Investing in real estate, whether by improving your current property or buying a new one, is usually a smart move. However, one of these options may be better for you, depending on your situation.

In this article, we will explore significant factors to consider as you make your choice. Let us get started!

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Steer Clear of These Unpacking Mistakes with Our Pro Tips

A woman unpacking boxes for the living room.

Unpacking after a move might seem easier than boxing your belongings and transporting them to your new home. After all, there is less time constraint to get everything and everyone settled. However, the unpacking process comes with its own stressors homeowners must learn to navigate. Here are five unpacking mistakes to avoid when moving into your new space.

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The Art of Lifestyle Photography in Luxury Real Estate: Telling a Home’s Story

A luxury automobile in front of a large home- an example of lifestyle photography in luxury real estate.

Lifestyle photography is, by nature, aspirational. It shows people the kind of life they could aspire to live if only they reach out and grab it.

When it comes to luxury real estate, that aspirational factor is essential for building a narrative compelling enough for people to act. With its unique focus on ambiance, aesthetics, and experiential potential, lifestyle photography plays a powerful role in selling luxury properties.

With the right lifestyle photography strategy, you can craft an emotionally compelling visual narrative that highlights what life in luxury real estate can look like.

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Before You Box: How to Host a Profitable Pre-Move Garage Sale

A garage sale featuring several items that need to be rehomed before moving.

There is nothing quite like a big move to spur a reassessment of everything you own. As you begin preparing to pack, you’ll likely discover a myriad of items you no longer need or want. Don’t just toss the things you won’t be bringing to your new home. Instead, it is time to plan a mega garage sale. A pre-moving garage sale is an excellent way to declutter, reduce moving costs, and even earn extra cash to help with your moving expenses.

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Real Estate Experts and Why You Should Make Use of One

A couple speaking with a real estate expert while looking at homes for sale.

Thinking of buying or selling a property? You should consider working with a real estate expert to help ensure each element of the transaction runs smoothly. There is not just a single type of realty expert- there are many, and which ones you will need depends on your situation and goals.

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Downsizing Tips for Empty Nesters

Two empty nesters packing up their kitchen so they can downsize homes.

It happens to many families: after a lifetime of kids, a lifetime of memories, and a lifetime’s worth of stuff, you are suddenly faced with a space that feels too large and cluttered. Sure, your house was the perfect place to raise your family, but do you still need a three or four-chair dinner set? How about that clean, empty bedroom you are no longer using? If you suddenly find yourself with more space than you need, downsizing may be a good idea.

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