April is historically the kick-off for real estate's spring sell season, but May and June can be just as productive if not more so. Most likely you've been working with your buyers and sellers throughout the busy holiday season and into the later months of winter. Now at last spring is here with the promise of a busy time ahead. Although marketplace headwinds have been formidable over the last few months, there are still opportunities to be had. Here's how to get ready for the 2025 sell season: … [Read more...] about How to Make the Most of the 2025 Sell Season
Quick and Easy Ways to Increase Your Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is all about first impressions and can up the value of your home. And if you're selling, great curb appeal indicates to potential buyers that your home has been well loved and maintained. Following are some quick and easy ways to increase your curb appeal: … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Ways to Increase Your Curb Appeal
How to Compost – It’s Easier than You Think
Have you ever thought about composting but decided it's too difficult or that you need a big yard? The good news is that composting is actually pretty easy and you can even do it from your condo balcony in the city - no yard required. Best of all, you can participate in making the world a better place by helping to reduce waste. Learn how to compost - it's easier than you think: … [Read more...] about How to Compost – It’s Easier than You Think
How to Be Ready for Spring
There is no better month than April to ready your home for warmer weather ahead and prepare for more time spent outside. Here's how to be ready for spring: … [Read more...] about How to Be Ready for Spring
The Latest on the Clear Cooperation Policy
For the last few years the subject of what's known as the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) has caused quite a stir in the real estate world. In 2020 a lawsuit was filed against NAR, the author of CCP, only to be dismissed and revived a number of times. The gist of it alleges that NAR's CCP rule is anticompetitive and violates antitrust laws. With what appears to be a way to satisfy both sides--those that want to keep it and those that want it gone--NAR announced on March 25 a compromise of sorts by adding a complementary option. Here's the latest on the Clear Cooperation Policy: … [Read more...] about The Latest on the Clear Cooperation Policy