For Realtors: Explaining The Real Cost of Renovations to Clients
As a real estate professional, we don’t need to tell you about the importance of presentation when selling a home. Buyers need to be able to picture themselves in the home and not think about all the work its going to take to get it clean, update it, or make it more comfortable for their […]
Understanding the Real Cost of Renovations
We love home shows. The transformational change is so satisfying and everyone is happy at the end of the episode. If we had one bone to pick with these shows it’s that they often gloss over the real costs of these types of projects. A cliffhanger before a commercial about how “this broken pipe could […]
Ask MarketPro: What Do Experts Say About Today’s Mortgage Rates?
When buying or selling a house, one of the most important factors is mortgage interest rates. Rising interest rates add to the overall cost of a home while decreasing rates have the opposite effect. People looking to purchase homes focus on current rates and locking in the best terms possible. However, those looking to sell […]
Senior Care Facilities Trends in the Era of COVID-19 Variants
The impact of Coronavirus is approaching two years and will likely be felt for many more years to come. During this time, the most impacted of our society has been the elderly. Not only is this group of people so susceptible to the effects of COVID-19, they also often require hands-on, close-contact care. For seniors, […]
Every House Has a Story: It Takes a Village
The Coronavirus pandemic helped the world see importance and need for community and collaboration. Isolation and social distancing are a struggle for all of us. At MarketPro Homebuyers, we recently experienced the value of collaboration to help a client in need. On a call organized by Gail Hubberman, our Business Development Manager, we highlight how […]
5 Tips for Selling your Home in the DC Metro Area
Real estate in the DC area has been one of the top performers in the country since the 2008 housing crisis. Home prices in DC are near a record high, but those prices are expected to drop in the next year. If you’re contemplating whether you should sell your house, consider selling now to capitalize […]