Curb appeal is king First impressions are everything. That’s one of the major conclusions made by Remodeling magazine’s 2019 Cost vs. Value report, an annual ranking of home improvement projects with the best and worst average return on investment, or ROI. Exterior projects represent 9 out of the top 10 projects with the best ROI, reinforcing the value of curb appeal to potential buyers and, as a Continue Reading
More Real Estate Myths – Busted
We’re back with part two of our common real estate myths that beg to be busted. Whether you’re buying, renting or selling, read on to boost your real estate know-how and use these facts to your advantage. Continue Reading
5 Real Estate Myths – Busted
It’s important to do your research before entering the world of buying or selling real estate. Take time to learn the ins-and-outs of today’s market, get the inside scoop on savvy strategies and pitfalls, and you’ll be more likely to set yourself up for success. At the same time, you won’t want to believe everything you read. Myths about real estate abound. We don’t want you to be misled. Continue Reading
The Zillow “Zestimate”: How Accurate is it?
A new trend has been observed recently in Zillow “Zestimates”, property valuation estimates from Zillow.com, prompting some to ask how accurate is a Zestimate. Watchful eyes have noticed that Zestimates sometimes change to more closely reflect the listing price or closing price, once the home enters the market or goes under contract. Continue Reading
Top Tips for Home Sellers
Are you ready to sell your home? Congratulations! Our list of top tips for home sellers can help you achieve the best price for your home, and often at a faster rate. Whether you’re a first-time seller or you’ve been through the process before, it never hurts to learn from the pros and expand your knowledge of proven selling practices. Continue Reading
7 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Buying or Selling
We appreciate an informed consumer at Newtown Realty, which is why we’re sharing our list of common pitfalls we advise home buyers and sellers to avoid. We hope it will help streamline the process, and encourage you to collaborate with us as we help you engage in one of the biggest transactions of your life. Pitfalls to avoid for Sellers: 1. Not adequately preparing your house for sale Show Continue Reading