A decade ago, I could expect homeowners to move every 5 to 7 years.
Today it's 8 to 10 years. That's one reason for the tight housing
market. When an owner finally does decide to sell, the longer they've
been in the house, the harder it can be for them to see their home as a
commodity.
One side effect of a long residency is lack of price perception.
You may attach more (or less) value to your home than the market will
bear. Rather than ‘going by our guts' in pricing your home, we can
interpret real data together to find the right price to get the highest
offers.
After 10+ years, you could be “house blind” to your own furnishings, unaware of what helps or hinders the value of your home at first sight. I’ll help you prioritize what needs to be done.
There’s more to do. I understand you need time and help with resources to prepare your home and get moved. You don't have to do it alone. I've got a long list of service providers and will refer you to the right people, some of whom will take payment after selling.
Bottom Line... The trend towards rising prices is
already leveling off in some areas. However, interest rates are still
low and buyers are still buying, so now might be your best chance to make the highest profit ever on your home. Let me know you're interested in selling. There's no obligation. Mardin, (408) 210-2073
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What gives someone the power to walk through walls?
Last month's Q&A: How many English words can you make by changing the last letter in the word June? Just one: Junk.
HOW TO TURN OFF AMAZON SIDEWALK
If
you own an Alexa or Ring device, and you haven't yet opted out of
Sidewalk, you may (or may not) want to do it now. Here's how: In
your Alexa app on your phone > Click the More icon (lower right
corner) > Settings > Account Setting > Amazon Sidewalk. Toggle
to off.
You may want to keep it, too, if you think it could be useful. Sidewalk
extends the signals from Alexa, Ring, or Echo devices to strengthen the
signal beyond normal range. This allows it to reach object trackers,
like tiles and dog collars, as well as extend ring doorbell security
beyond the normal reach of your wifi. If your network goes down, your
neighbor's will still power your security system and visa versa. Click here to learn more about Sidewalk.
INSTEAD OF TACO TUESDAY, THE SWEDES ENJOY FREDAGSMYS FRIDAYS
All hail the taco, a food that has made its way around the world. Even
the Swedes have embraced them. For the past three decades,
supermarket-bought taco shell or tortilla kits have been a go-to Friday
night dish in Sweden, which is one of the biggest consumers of Mexican
food in Europe.
Instead of inspiring an evening of margaritas and dance music, tacos
have become a symbol of a Nordic concept called fredagsmys, or ‘cosy
Friday’. Fredagsmys is a custom that affords many Swedes a taco treat,
while upholding the country’s strong family values.
Want to spice up your Taco Tuesday?Here are 10 fantastic taco recipes you'll want to try, including blackened salmon with creamy tomatillo avocado salsa. Is your mouth watering?
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CRAFTSMAN AND A COTTAGE?
Craftsman houses typically feature overhanging exposed eaves, tapered
porch columns, multi-paned windows, and ample wood and stonework. A
cottage, by contrast, is any small home with quaint features, like
built-ins and a rustic feel. A cottage can be any architectural
style, including a Craftsman — but also a Cape Cod, farm house,
Normandy, etc. Converted garages are often called cottages.
THE MAN WHO DRANK CHOLERA—AND BROUGHT US YOGURT
Here's a fascinating story about how we came to understand gut bacteria,
and the origins of a popular yogurt brand. As with many things we take
for granted today, the beginnings stem from a child's curiosity,
blossoming into a lifelong passion. If you don't "believe" in the power
of gut bacteria to affect health, you might run to the store to buy some
yogurt after reading this from the Nautilus blog.
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