Why, despite the high interest rates, is now an opportune time to consider buying real estate?
While it's true that interest rates are currently higher than in recent years, it's essential to understand that the overall real estate landscape today is vastly different from the conditions that led to the 2008 financial crisis. The real estate market has shown remarkable resilience and has evolved significa...
Bold Art: The Secret Weapon of the Sale Price
You know what they say: "A picture is worth a thousand words." But in real estate, a bold piece of art can be worth even more.
That's because a well-placed painting or sculpture can instantl...
Alexis Winnell, B.S., RENE, SRS, Broker of Manderley Real Estate in Andover MA, has earned the REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence Endorsement from the National Association of Realtors®. The Endorsement goes to Realtors® who have demonstrated...
WHAT MAKES A BEDROOM A BEDROOM?
Number of bedrooms in a home is one of the top selling features of a home. The difference in value from a three bedroom and a 4 bedroom can be upward of $50,000 or more in some areas in Massachusetts. On the c...
2021 is still a seller's market. Learn what a buyer can do to get their offer accepted.
Waive contingencies
Make the offer as clean as possible
Avoid asking for personal items in the home
Take advice from the professionals
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Have you been thinking about moving? Many things are uncertain, but one thing is certain for sure: HOME VALUES ARE RISING! In fact, over the next 12 months prices are expected to increase 4.8% according to the National Association of Realtors. ...
Getting Your House Ready to SHOW and SELL
You have made the decisions to sell, hired a broker, and have determined the asking price, Now what? Getting your house ready to show takes some additional work. Manderley Real Estate will guide you ...
By Alexis Winnell, Realtor
There's no denying that buying or selling a home can be overwhelming. Between the logistics and then throwing in terms like "due diligence" and "earnest", it's easy to understand why you might feel confused. Let's...
By Alexis N. Winnell, Real Estate Broker
2020 has not been the year that we expected. With hurdles constantly being thrown into our paths: Our schools have been cancelled. Our vacations have been cancelled. Our uncertain economy has caus...