We find a select group of buyers who are well versed in the process of buying real estate. They’ve bought and sold real estate numerous times in their lives, have had a spectrum of experiences and know the ropes because of it. But most buyers are relatively fresh to the process and have only had …
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Buyers: “We’re looking for property and we don’t want to sound rude, but we don’t want to see our neighbors.” Agent: “You’re going to fit in just fine here!” It’s not unusual for buyers to cite “privacy” as an item that’s high on their wish list. Many buyers come here to decompress and enjoy nature. …
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Once the pollen is down, it’s open season. It’s time to unbutton and open up the screen porch! There is a physical reaction when you open the screen porch – you breathe in deeply, exhale slowly and relax in the knowledge that Summer has arrived. Screen porches are the quintessential seasonal space. They are to …
When certain misconceptions start to become “Groundhog Day” moments, it’s an indication that a crusade might be necessary to clear things up. Poor communication and lack of understanding by any of the parties involved in a transaction (including the agents) can lead to frustration, disappointment and worst of all, contracts failing to come together. That’s …
Every day, we meet people who want to make the transition to spending more time – or even ALL their time Up North. Every person’s story of “Are We There Yet?” is unique. In sharing the stories, we hope to show that there are many paths to the same goal. Let’s start with someone who’s …
I don’t drink beer. Breweries and brew pubs don’t turn my head. But I like to feel happy and in the hands of skilled hospitality. I love seeing, smelling and eating great food. I applaud hard working and energetic business owners. This place turns my head. This pretty much sums it up. Yes, please! The …
Despite the mounting snow, the Spring Market is upon us. No matter what Mother Nature serves up, we continue to move forward to help our clients who want to sell find clients who want to buy. (“Yes Winter, we know how to operate in your clutches!”) https://youtu.be/aHa6NQ2fnjg This week, we listed two wonderful properties – …
Wooded winter wonderland. It depends which end of the shovel you’re on. https://youtu.be/EBJ1WwBjxhg
Nothing can put fear into your belly like watching the contents of your toilet rise versus circling down and out to your septic system. Screaming “NOOOO!” will not stop it and you can’t push it back. Will you run away or stand there and watch the overflow in disbelief? If you could only turn back …
Now that the dust has cleared after the State of the Union address, the coast is clear for us to share the State of the Market for our area. At the end of every calendar year, we extract data from the MLS and from the real estate recordings at the County Register of Deeds and …
