A 20% down payment is a significant chunk of change. But with enough time to prepare and a little bit of creative budgeting, you’ll be able to save up for your new home sooner than you think. Follow these helpful budgeting tips to get started! Break Down Your Budget While it’s never a bad idea […]
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The #1 Reason Why Your Condo Isn’t Selling
Maybe your property has sat on the market for months, or maybe all of the offers you’re getting are much lower than the asking price. Regardless, both situations are incredibly frustrating as a Port Liberte home seller. While there can be many reasons for lackluster interest in your property — such as little to no […]
A Quick Guide to Tax-Deductible Donations in Your Home
In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to a local […]
12 Month-by-Month Goals for Your New Home
‘Tis the season — for goal planning, that is! Many people spend December reflecting on the year and creating a list of goals to aim for in the New Year, and recent home buyers are no exception. If you’re thinking about ways to preserve that “new-to-you” feeling in your home and keep the clutter at […]
Transform Your Home with These Timeless Seasonal Color Schemes
Nothing can transform a home quite like a simple seasonal color palette. Whether you want to embrace the fall foliage, some holiday whimsy, or a little winter coziness, you can do all that with a few coats of paint and some well-placed splashes of color. The best part of all? Not only are these color […]
What You Need to Know About Low-Maintenance Communities
Picture this: It’s winter. It’s freezing. You still need to clear the last of the leaves from your lawn, but you’re finding every excuse to stay huddled inside your warm home and out of the cold, biting air. More than ever, you’re wishing your yard work would just do itself. Sound familiar? Maintenance and lawn […]
The Hidden Horrors of Going FSBO (For Sale by Owner)
Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]
Home Pricing 101: How to Find Out What Your Home is Worth
Some people think that their home’s value is a combination of what they originally paid for it plus a little extra based on appreciation and home improvements. Actually, your home’s value is what buyers are willing to pay at the time that it’s listed for sale, or what we in the real estate industry call […]
6 Reasons Why Owning a Home is Awesome
Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Fall in Jersey City
Goodbye summer, hello fall! Now that the days are getting cooler and the leaves are changing colors, many Jersey City residents are looking for fun ways to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. If you live in Port Liberte, you’re in luck: This waterfront community is just minutes from all of these fun things […]