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Susanne's Blog Sell or Rent? How to Decide What to Do with Your Home When You Move Sell or Rent? How to Decide What to Do with Your Home When You Move For most people, moving comes with a familiar assumption: sell the home you’re leaving and use the proceeds to buy the next one. The main question is usually how much it will sell for. For more homeowners this year, that […]
Susanne's Blog 4 Home Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI 4 Home Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI Ask any homeowner about what they would like to change about their home, and most will say, “How much time do you have? Home improvements (cue Tim Allen) or home remodeling projects can stem from a variety of motivations, like preparing your home to put on the […]
Susanne's Blog Multigenerational Home Buying: How to Find a Home That Fits Your Whole Family Multigenerational Home Buying: How to Find a Home That Fits Your Whole Family  For many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort: it was a route families took only when they needed to ride out a financial storm or care for ailing family members. But that mindset is on the […]
Susanne's Blog 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor A recent survey found that more than half (52%) of American homeowners have a renovation project planned this year.1 If you’re among them, you know that embarking on home improvements can be both exciting and daunting. According to the survey, the median renovation budget is around $15,000, […]
Susanne's Blog Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are you’ll eventually find a home loan that works well for you. https://www.nerdwallet.com/h/category/mortgages?trk_location=breadcrumbs In […]
Susanne's Blog  7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value 7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remodel to make a significant improvement. Even minor updates can have a big impact on […]
Susanne's Blog Mid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Mid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3. Unfortunately, persistent inflation has delayed the central bank’s timeline […]
Susanne's Blog How to Choose the Ideal Smaller Home Downsize Your Home, Right Size Your Life: How to Choose the Ideal Smaller Home When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high maintenance, it may be time to trade […]
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Susanne's Blog The Ultimate Relocation Guide: From Finding a House to Feeling at Home The Ultimate Relocation Guide The peak moving season is upon us. In fact, according to Move.com, almost 70% of U.S. moves occur between May and September.1 And while the percentage of Americans who move each year has declined, the desire to relocate remains strong.2,3 In fact, Architectural Digest recently declared “Americans are restless” after a […]
Susanne's Blog 6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums 6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each.1 These events triggered a huge influx […]
Susanne's Blog Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design Trends Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design Trends One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Whether you lean toward contemporary design or a farmhouse aesthetic, your home is your canvas. Even so, it’s always smart […]
Susanne's Blog Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality of life. A major remodel can be a major commitment. […]
Susanne's Blog FURNISH YOUR HOME FOR LESS Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your contract. But before you run to the nearest home goods store, take a deep breath. First, you’ll need to delay any major […]
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Susanne's Blog Is it the right time to buy or sell a home? 2023 Market Update may help you decide. National Real Estate Market Update for 2023 There’s an adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage rates, mortgage rates. Higher rates had the immediate impact of dampening homebuyer affordability and demand. […]
Susanne's Blog STRESS-FREE STEPS TO A CLEAN HOME There’s no denying it—keeping a tidy home is a challenge. With all of the other demands on our time, it’s easy to let cleaning and organizing fall to the bottom of our lists. To help, we’ve rounded up 27 practical tactics to speed up your cleaning routine, including: 🧽Store a broom, dustpan, and vacuum on […]
Susanne's Blog Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home   Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home   Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time […]
Susanne's Blog The State of Real Estate in 2022   Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022   The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19% in 2021, driven primarily by low mortgage […]

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