EXIT Realty Corp. International is on the cutting edge of all things real estate. Please enjoy these blogs available exclusively from EXIT Realty Corp. International. The heartbeat of a successful real estate office is its administrative professional staff.  They are the plate-spinners and the glue

Use your brain. There is a lot of knowledge up there, so put it into action. Doing tasks such as thinking through problems or avoiding the calculator for simple arithmetic is one way to exercise your mind. Crosswords. If you get the newspaper, work the crossword puzzles each day. They usually ge

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes

Identify your motivation for selling. – Jot down your must-haves and deal breakers. What is your time frame to move? What is your budget for pre-listing home improvements? What is the minimum sale price you will accept? 2. Research the best time to sell in your area. – Understanding the state of

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Last week’s Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales have dropped by 3.7% compared to the month before. This is the second consecutive month that sales have slumped. Some see this as evidence that the red-

For everything you don’t want to take with you but can’t say goodbye to yet, get a storage unit to store it in until you need to use it. Create an online photo catalog so you can see everything without having to visit a self-storage unit. Put moving tasks on your calendar. Take your organization

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives homeowners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s fueling a steady rise in

The median estimated home value in this area is about $373,000.00. With the market being so crazy the median list price on homes in this area is about $450,000.00. Home value has gone up 13.1% in 12 months.  The average price per square foot is about $200.00 – $250.00. However, it is not uncommo

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Some Highlights In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices ar

Growing up over the last 40 years, David Attenborough’s unmistakable and mellifluous voice was the narrated soundtrack to my budding environmentalism, and how I came to be nicknamed Granola. Over his extraordinary 94-year lifespan, he quite literally became the voice of planet earth and his most rec

Check out this blog by 719Lending Many people dream of putting their feet up in a luxurious Colorado Springs vacation home by the beach, in the mountains, or wherever your dream getaway is. But are you ready to take the plunge into second home ownership? Here are some pros and cons to help you deci

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Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will ce

An emergency fund is a must. Chances are you have already been told that you need an emergency fund somewhere in the ballpark of three to six months of your income.  Don’t just save money, save for your future. There IS a difference!  Start saving for your retirement as early as possible. Few

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a

If you have a lot of revolving debt, then consider pay it all off with your down payment money and re-save for the down. It will boost your credit score to get you a better rate and will save you interest. Banks may require you pay off your debts through escrow to close the loan. Prioritize your

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for home prices to continue appre

But Pack All the Chargers The exception to the above packing tip is chargers and cords. Put all the random charges you come across in a box and see if you can match them up during the packing or unpacking process. The last thing you want to do is accidentally donate your lap top charger. Better

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. One of the biggest hurdles homebuyers face is saving for a down payment. As you’re budgeting and planning for your home purchase, you’ll want to understand how much you’ll need to put down and how long it will take you to get there. The process may ac

Check out this blog by Keeping Matters Current. Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe