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55+ Real Estate Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says: “ . […]
55+ Real Estate Don’t Pay the “Home Move Tax?” For most homeowners, selling a home feels less like a straightforward transaction and more like taking on a second job. A job that doesn’t just demand your money but also your most precious resource: time. In fact, according to recent data, selling a home can consume over a third of your waking hours, turning your […]
55+ Real Estate 6 Tips to Secure the Best Home Insurance Rates   Now, more than ever, having the right home insurance is essential.  But with rising rates, how do you ensure you get the best coverage without breaking the bank? Let’s explore the ins and outs of home insurance and uncover some strategies to secure the best deal for your home in Central Pennsylvania. Understanding the […]
55+ Real Estate Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love.Set featured image As you imagine this exciting new chapter in your life, it’s important to consider whether your current home still fits your needs. If it’s too big, too costly, or just not convenient anymore, downsizing might help you make the most of your retirement […]
55+ Real Estate Summer Home Staging Tips Guest Blog Post Courtesy of Meg Pitner Edit5 Design Buyers spend an average of 6 minutes at a home but form an opinion in the first 15 seconds. This is very little time to make a good impression. According to a recent study, real estate TV shows and social media affected buyers’ perspectives on homes […]
55+ Real Estate The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020, since it was an unusual […]
55+ Real Estate Streamlining Your Golden Years: The Benefits of Using an Estate Sale Company for Downsizing Guest Blog Post Courtesy of George Rankin Halcyon Days Estate Sales As the golden years approach, many individuals find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a downsizing journey to enhance the quality of their lives. Navigating this transition can be both emotionally and logistically challenging. In this blog post, we delve into the valuable role of […]
55+ Real Estate Selling Your Parents Home—When They Can’t Do you need to sell your parents’ home? Selling your parents’ home can be a challenging endeavor. It is often very emotional; you may have grown up in the home and celebrated many holidays and family milestones there. Sadly, you may be selling their home while also grieving their passing. If your parents are living, it’s […]
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55+ Real Estate Retiring Soon? It Could Be Time To Make a Move Thinking About Retiring? If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals may be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. […]
55+ Real Estate Best Time to Sell in 2023? It’s Coming Up The best time to sell this year will be the week of April 16-22, Realtor.com® predicts. What makes this week in mid-April so great is that sellers can expect there to be less inventory on the market, making homes listed more in-demand. The report forecasts that there will be 9.3% fewer sellers that week. Inventory […]
55+ Real Estate Market Update Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and possibly for a few years, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. This is true locally, not just nationally. That’s why, if you’re […]
55+ Real Estate Homeowners Still Have Positive Equity Gains If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices. Here’s how it happened and what it means for you, even as the market moderates. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Because there was […]
55+ Real Estate What Does the Rest of 2022 Hold for Home Prices? Whether you’re a potential home buyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for your homeownership goals. Last Year’s Rapid Home Price Growth Wasn’t the Norm In 2021, home prices appreciated quickly. One […]
55+ Real Estate Want Top Dollar for Your House? Want Top Dollar for Your House? Now’s the Time To List It. When you’re selling any item, you usually want to sell it for the greatest profit possible. That happens when there’s a strong demand and a limited supply for that item. In the real estate market, that time is right now. If you’re thinking of selling your […]
55+ Real Estate 4 Major Incentives To Sell This Summer While the housing market forecast for the second half of the year remains positive, there may not be a better time to sell than right now. Here are four things to consider if you’re trying to decide if now’s the right time to make a move. 1. Your House Will Likely Sell Quickly According to the most […]
55+ Real Estate Housing Supply Is Increasing An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest point we’ll see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, recently said of our supply challenges: “It looks like inventory may have hit a bottom (we’ve seen this in the […]
55+ Real Estate What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, however, is the lack of homes available for sale today. Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) […]
55+ Real Estate Time for a Change? So much has changed since this time last year, and “the new normal” has renters as well as homeowners reconsidering their relationship with where they live. If any of the scenarios below sound familiar to you, it could be time to make a move: 1. Everyone could use some space. Whether it’s because the kids […]
55+ Real Estate Great Wine Storage Ideas TIPS FOR STORING WINE AT HOME If you are a big wine connoisseur or just saving a few bottles to crack open on special occasions, it’s important to understand how best to store them safely until you’re ready to partake. Follow the guidelines below! Temperature To ensure each wine bottle maintains the proper flavor and […]
55+ Real Estate How to Hang Wallpaper How to Hang Wallpaper Hanging wallpaper is not as hard as many people seem to think, although it does take time and attention to detail; sometimes hiring a professional is worth the investment. If you decide to give it a go yourself, here are some tips: •  Look for a pattern that will be easy […]