“Let’s Talk Real Estate! “LOTS TO THINK ABOUT” July 10TH, 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "LOTS TO THINK ABOUT" As new homes are getting larger, front and back yards seem to be getting smaller. Over the past few decades, as the square footage of a home's interior living space has continued to grow, lot sizes have continued to shrink. While homes built since 2015 take up [...]

by Mid Realty
July 24, 2019
Marketing

“Let’s Talk Real Estate! “UPDATING INFORMATION” July 3rd, 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "UPDATING INFORMATION" Sellers should note shifts in buyers' tastes and attitudes if they expect to sell their homes for the prices they want in a reasonable amount of time, and they may want to be a good deal more practive when presenting their properties. Unless a home is being shown as [...]

by Mid Realty
July 24, 2019
Marketing

“Let’s Talk Real Estate! “A COMMITMENT TO FULL SERVICE” June 5th, 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "A COMMITMENT TO FULL SERVICE" The real estate listing known as "the exclusive right to sell" is the most common type of listing because it is likely to be the most effective. It entitles the listing agent to a commission regardless of who sells the property. If another agent comes up [...]

by Mid Realty
July 24, 2019
Marketing

“Let’s Talk Real Estate! “ADAPTING TO CHANGE” June 19th, 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "ADAPTING TO CHANGE" Traditionally, real estate sales and unemployment rates have experienced a negative correlation. That is, as umemployment rates have gone down, the number of home sales has gone up, largely because a rise in employment brings people closer to homeownership. Against this background, sellers and their agents should also [...]

by Mid Realty
June 25, 2019
Marketing

“Let’s Talk Real Estate! “IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR” June 12th, 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR" In 2018, U.S. home sellers enjoyed their largest gains in a dozen tears. Having lived longer in their homes before deciding to sell, sellers in 2018 enjoyed an average realized gain of $61,000 ( up from $50,000 in 2017 and $39,500 in 2016). Homeowners who [...]

by Mid Realty
June 4, 2019
Marketing

“Let’s Talk Real Estate! “RENTERS FACE AFFORDABILITY CRUNCH” May 15th , 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "RENTERS FACE AFFORDABILITY CRUNCH" According to a recent nationwide assessment of the rental market, rising rents are continuing to claim an increased share of tenants' income. While the median U.S. rental took 25.8 percent of renter's income between 1985 and 2000, the median U.S. rental today currently requires 29.1% of a [...]

by Mid Realty
May 15, 2019
Marketing

“Let’s Talk Real Estate! “PRECIPITATING CURCUMSTANCES” May 8th , 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "PRECIPITATING CIRCUMSTANCES" Nearly all sellers' agents prefer to show their clients' homes on clear, sunny days. However, a skillful agent knows how to use rain to a seller's advantage by showcasing the home's ability to withstand downpours without showing any signs of leakage. Beginning on the outside, prospective buyers may be [...]

by Mid Realty
May 7, 2019
Marketing

“Let’s Talk Real Estate! “WORK-REALTED RELOCATION” May 1st , 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "WORK-REALTED RELOCATION" When an employee is aked by an employer to make a work-related move, it is customary for the company to help financially with the relocation effort. In some cases, an employer will go so far as to purchase relocated employees' homes, enabling employees to free up sufficient funds to [...]

by Mid Realty
May 1, 2019
Marketing

“Let’s Talk Real Estate! “JUMBO RELIEF” April 17th , 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "JUMBO RELIEF" A "jumbo" loan, a type of financing that exceeds the limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), is designed to finance luxury properties in highly competitive local real estate markets. The value of a jumbo mortgage varies by state (or country), and the FHFA sets the conforming [...]

by Mid Realty
April 30, 2019
Marketing

“Let’s Talk Real Estate! ” DON’T CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM” April 10th , 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate! "DON'T CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM" Repainting the front door before a home is listed for sale is one of the best (and most cost-effective) ways to boost the home's "curb appeal." Not only does a neat and tidy front door provide a signal to potential buyers that the home is well-maintained, but [...]