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8 Tips to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh This Summer (and Impress Buyers)

8 Tips to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh This Summer (and Impress Buyers)

8 Tips to Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh This Summer (and Impress Buyers)Dianne Sison
Published on: 27/06/2025

Summer brings bright, cheerful days—and if you're preparing to sell your home, you want to make sure that same brightness extends to the way your home smells. Unfortunately, the heat and humidity of summer can intensify unpleasant odors, making it all the more critical to keep your home smelling fresh.

Home OwnershipHome Selling
 Features Buyers Notice: 6 Costly Mistakes That Can Derail Your Sale

Features Buyers Notice: 6 Costly Mistakes That Can Derail Your Sale

 Features Buyers Notice: 6 Costly Mistakes That Can Derail Your SaleDianne Sison
Published on: 23/06/2025

When you're preparing your home for sale, it’s easy to focus on the big picture—square footage, price, location. But what often gets missed are the smaller, subtle details that impact buyer perception. These are the features buyers notice, even when sellers overlook them.

Home SellingRemodeling
Home Price Trends: 5 Surprising Facts Behind the Sales Slip

Home Price Trends: 5 Surprising Facts Behind the Sales Slip

Home Price Trends: 5 Surprising Facts Behind the Sales SlipDianne Sison
Published on: 11/06/2025

In March, the U.S. housing market took a slight hit in terms of transaction volume, yet home price trends continued to defy expectations. According to the latest data, home sales declined by 5.9% compared to the same time last year, totaling an annualized 4.02 million deals.

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 7 Proven Ways Sellers Can Strike a Hot Deal This Summer

7 Proven Ways Sellers Can Strike a Hot Deal This Summer

 7 Proven Ways Sellers Can Strike a Hot Deal This SummerDianne Sison
Published on: 30/05/2025

Summer is synonymous with sunshine, barbecues, and for many homeowners, it’s also the ideal time to enter the property market. If you’re one of the many considering a sale, understanding the top ways sellers can strike a hot deal this summer can be your ticket to a faster, more profitable transaction.

Home Selling
Appraisal Gap: 6 Actionable Steps to Keep the Sale Alive

Appraisal Gap: 6 Actionable Steps to Keep the Sale Alive

Appraisal Gap: 6 Actionable Steps to Keep the Sale AliveDianne Sison
Published on: 26/05/2025

In today’s fast-paced real estate landscape, it’s not uncommon for buyers to fall into what’s known as the appraisal gap. This happens when the home you’ve agreed to purchase is valued lower by the lender’s appraiser than the amount you’ve offered.

Home BuyingHome SellingReal Estate Market
Overcome Common Selling Fears: 7 Smart Reasons to Move Forward

Overcome Common Selling Fears: 7 Smart Reasons to Move Forward

Overcome Common Selling Fears: 7 Smart Reasons to Move ForwardDianne Sison
Published on: 22/05/2025

Selling your home can be an emotional decision filled with uncertainty. From financial concerns to the fear of the unknown, many homeowners delay their plans due to common selling fears.

Home SellingReal Estate Market