Posts with tag 'Real estate market'

April showers bring May flowers…and many home care opportunities. This is a great time to check on gutters, downspouts, rain barrels, foundational cracks, and windows. 

Did you know that for every inch of rainfall on a 1000 square foot roof, 600 gallons of water can collect? If you collect water in a rain barrel, you can reuse it for irrigating ornamental trees, lawn, and flowers; washing your vehicles; rinsing out recyclable containers before tossing them into the bin; and spraying down your walkways. 

Rainy spring days are a good time to check on the basement and crawlspace. Water stains along the wall and floor, excess moisture, or mold can be good indicators that you need to look further at windows and foundational issues with a professional. 

If the sides or bottoms of your windows show a few leaks during a downpour, y...

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It's hard to believe that we're nearly halfway into January. The way the holidays fell on the calendar, it felt like we were sprinting from Thanksgiving to the start of the new year! I had seven closings in December, which was a fun, busy and satisfying way to end 2019. I'm looking forward to carrying that momentum right through into the busy spring and summer seasons. Congratulations to all those clients who accomplished their real estate goals this year, and thank you for your business. It was my pleasure to work with you, and I look forward to our next transaction. 

The Roanoke Valley market finished strong, too. The Roanoke Valley Association o...

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Deciding when to sell your home isn't always easy. Most people don't expect to stay in their houses forever, but it can be hard to decide when to place your home on the market. If you're on the fence about selling your home, here are several signs it's time to take the leap. 

You have positive equity

Equity is the difference between your home's value and the amount you owe on your mortgage. One of the most important signs you're ready to sell is that you have positive equity in your home. With a high amount of equity, there's a higher chance of making a profit on the sale. 

To find out how much equity you have, compare the amount you owe on your most recent mortgage statement with your home's market value. Don't re...

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While property sells at any time during the year, the spring/summer selling season is definitely the busiest time in the Roanoke Valley real estate market. But even in our market, which slightly favors sellers at the moment, selling a home can sometimes be a challenge.

Whether your home is already on the market or you're just getting started, these are four things that can cause your home sale to stall.

1. Unrealistic pricing

The top reason a home gets stuck on the market is overpricing. You know, pricing a home is a delicate task. As a listing agent, I want my client to get the very best deal possible, but I don't want to leave money on the table.

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Are you preparing your home for the spring market now that the holidays are over? That's great, but I'd like to suggest that you speed up your timeline. Here are a few reasons why:

1. Don't be fooled: There are buyers in the market.

Buyers are looking for homes because they need to make a move for different reasons — job opportunities, financial necessities, the need for more space — but rarely do they have an unlimited timeline. If they're looking for a home around the holidays or just after the first of the year, they're looking because they need to move. And even if they do have an unlimited timeline, a smart agent will advise them that conditions are right to buy now.

2. The current housing...

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