When buying a home, this is going to involve some upfront expenses on your part. And while you’ll get that money back (and more) as you gain equity, that process takes time. If you plan to move too soon, you may not recoup your investment. For example, if you’re looking to sell and move again […]
Fall is a unique season in real estate. Even though you’ll likely find fewer buyers and less competition, the most desirable homes can still generate fierce competition. Preparation, timing, and market awareness can make or break your experience. Here are some preliminary steps to take in early fall. An experienced agent is as important as […]
The Home Inspection can sometimes uncovers serious problems. No home is perfect, but serious problems —for example, with the home’s foundation or major systems — may concern you enough to renegotiate with the seller. Some options include: Ask the seller to make some of the repairs flagged in the inspection report. Use the inspection report […]
Projects that may increase your home’s value include: Jacuzzi (4 jets or more); permanent hot tub; in-ground pool with nice deck area; security system; sprinkler system; substantial out buildings such as a two-car garage or finished workshop; and vaulted or trey ceilings. Think twice about the following projects however, as they may not add value […]
The current economy is a key factor affecting the real estate market. Broadly speaking, when the economy is sluggish, so is real estate. Rather than look at the glass half-full, we choose to take the opposite tack—when the economy is humming along, the housing market is at its most attractive. When job growth is robust, […]
Homes that are clean and decluttered consistently garner more interest and higher selling prices. Six in ten real estate agents estimate that an unkempt, cluttered exterior alone can slash a property’s value by 20% or more. Indoors, the impact is even steeper—some experts suggest clutter can reduce a home’s value by up to 30%. On […]
Country Place is a wonderful community. Home prices are always changing, and I thought you would be interested in the following information for your subdivision. Based on my research, the following sales occurred in Country Place in 2024: Address Bdrms Baths Style Sq Ft Date Sold List Price Sale Price Onaway Dr 2 1+0 Ranch […]
If you’re a couple and before the buying search begins, it’s important that you both discuss, determine, and align on the responsibilities you two will take on. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods, and we know that the home-buying process includes plenty of steps: from finding a trusted […]
It’s natural to be attached to your home and love everything about it. As much as we wish you could put a price on memories, you have to look at other influencing factors. This rose-tinted view can obscure some of the less-desirable traits of your home or its surrounding area that you’ve learned to live […]
Before an Open House, you must to take time to depersonalize your home. Why is this important? Depersonalizing your home helps remove any potential bias that home shoppers may have when they walk through your home. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods, and we know that you’ll want […]
