I had a mentor once tell me that he describes the real estate market as ‘unbelievable’. When I asked why, he said well, if it’s really good, it’s unbelievable and if it’s really bad, it’s still unbelievable. Hmmmmm….. good point and so true! Today’s market is really unbelievable! We have historic low inventory and rates […]
Springtime Exterior Maintenance
It’s that time again…. time to get the outside cleaned up from winter, time to spruce up the landscaping, and time to clean gutters and make sure all debris is cleared so that Spring rains can drain properly and avoid water damage. When we are showing houses for sale or on a listing appointment, one […]
Why it’s important to prep, even in a Seller’s market.
Do you hear it’s a “Seller’s Market” but still see houses sitting on the market for sale for long periods of time? In most cases, that means one of two things…. The house is either drastically overpriced or the condition needs improved. Today’s buyers are not patient or willing to invest money and time to […]
Low Inventory (aka We Need Listings!!)
For a while now, we’ve been experiencing low inventory on the market, making it difficult for buyers who have few options. Now that the weather is improving and Spring Break is just a couple of weeks away, we are hopeful the 2018 market activity will see a good increase in new listings. People have asked […]
February – down time
It seems like February is always a month for down time. Coming off the holidays, people make resolutions for the new year and ready to start off with new goals and activities. But, then February arrives and things fade away while people tend to focus on the next exciting time, Spring Break! Sellers should be […]
New Year Weather Challenges!
Wow! What a challenge we’ve had to the start of 2018! These frigid temperatures have caused havoc to housing with overworked furnaces having heating issues and water lines freezing. The below zero temps cause spikes to utility bills, too, because electricity and gas are constantly fighting the battle of cold air. Things you can do […]
New Year’s holiday hours & cold temps!
Just a quick reminder, the office of Choice Realty & Management is closed on Monday, January 1 and Tuesday, January 2. During our closed hours, our emergency maintenance phone extension is available for tenants in need of emergency repair. Please remember, as we have extreme cold weather, close crawlspace vents, keep warm airflow around plumbing […]
Pets in Cold Weather!
Let’s be blunt….. if you are not a responsible pet owner who can properly care for your pet, you shouldn’t have one! With these winter frigid temperatures, it is critical to keep pets indoors. If it’s too cold for a human, it’s too cold for an animal!! Please make sure your pets have shelter, food […]
December Holiday Hours
Our staff will be celebrating Christmas and our office will be closed on Monday, December 25th & Tuesday, December 26th. And, we’ll be closed on New Year’s Day and January 2nd for some fun celebrations, planning and setting goals for 2018. ??
Winter house project ideas
Whether you plan to stay in your home for another year or put it on the market soon to sell, the winter is actually a great time to do home maintenance projects and chores that people tend to delay. For instance, do you look at the caulk around the tub/shower when cleaning? Plan a weekend […]