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Lover of the Light
I've previously mentioned my adorable 300 square foot cabin that I called home for a couple of years over in Lincoln. The one thing that always really bugged me was the poor insulation. It didn't bother me (necessarily) because of the increased heating costs; it was mostly the lack of light. In an effort to help sure the place up a bit (and stop the curtains from blowing in the wind…with the windows closed!) I added plastic to the inside and outside of the windows. This made a huge difference in the overall comfort of my home but sacrificed any sort of natural light coming in. It wasn't "dark" but it was not all that bright on even the sunniest of days.
I say all that simply to say that lighting, especially natural light if you ca...
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Real Estate 101: Selling in Franconia
Looking to add your house to the list of homes for sale in Franconia? A Peabody & Smith real estate agent can help you get a good price in the following ways:
Developing a Pricing Strategy
A common mistake among sellers is to ask for a price above the market value. Rather than helping you negotiate a higher closing price, this tactic turns most potential buyers off of your property. People who try this tactic actually end up selling their house for less than its market value. Instead, get the most accurate assessment of your house's value possible, and ask for exactly that price. A real estate agent can help you get an accurate...2
Halloween Helpers
Chances are good that there are lots of Halloween events happening around town this weekend. Get out there and enjoy the festivities. If nothing else, this is your best excuse to chow down on bite-sized candy bars. Remember, if you can fit the whole bar in your mouth in one bite, it eliminates the calories and fat! That's just science. We're actually getting spoiled this weekend with amazing weather, so get out there and have some fun. If you find yourself, like me, stuck at home though, I wanted to share a few ideas for keeping yourself busy and preparing for the coming winter and the coming festivities.
Something often overlooked this time of year is all of our outdoor "stuff". Last weekend I...
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It's an Honor Just to be Nominated
We are excited to announce that we have been nominated for multiple awards at the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® annual recognition event. The awards will be announced at the 2018 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® conference in Las Vegas, Nevada this week.
We are nominated for 4 awards:
- the Performance Award for Referral Production
- the Performance Award for Sales Production Rate
- the Performance Award for Pinnacle Outgoing Broker-to-Broker Referral Closings
- the Momentum Club.
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Blustery Buying Benefits
Last week we touched on some of the challenges of selling a home during the winter months. It is important to be wary of too much holiday cheer. It is always a good idea to ensure everything works and all lights are on. And it is also always a good plan to ensure that the walkway to the front door is free of snow, leaves and other debris that can cause a trip or at very least, a chagrin.
But what about the other side of the coin? What about buyers who are interested in home shopping during this time of year? There are certain considerations (and benefits) to being a buyer in the colder months. Let's explore a few of those today and maybe even prompt you to get in the game!