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Jun 12, 20223 min read

Higher Rates and Short Supply: The State of Real Estate in 2022

The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on...

5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

Mattie Sheppard

May 2, 20225 min read

5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market

Our nation is in the midst of a serious housing crunch. Last year, a lack of inventory and soaring prices left many would-be homebuyers...

5 Inspiring Home Design and Remodeling Trends

Mattie Sheppard

Apr 23, 20224 min read

5 Inspiring Home Design and Remodeling Trends

We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our...

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

Mattie Sheppard

Apr 6, 20226 min read

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale

We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell. If you want to maximize your sale price,...

Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

Mattie Sheppard

Mar 23, 20226 min read

Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types

The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re...

Mattie Sheppard

Feb 5, 20227 min read

8 Popular Home Design Features for 2022

There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that...

Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?

Mattie Sheppard

Jan 5, 20225 min read

Could Rising Home Prices Impact Your Net Worth?

Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many...

A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022

Mattie Sheppard

Jan 4, 20225 min read

A Return to ‘Normal’? The State of Real Estate in 2022

Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar...

Mattie Sheppard

Jan 3, 20224 min read

10 Top Reasons To Use A Home Stager

Twelve seconds is all it takes for a potential buyer to see themselves in a new home. If a house does not have the right layout, feel,...

Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life

Mattie Sheppard

Dec 29, 20217 min read

Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life

Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For...

5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed

Mattie Sheppard

Dec 27, 20216 min read

5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed

It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains...

9 Tips For Buying and Selling Your Home At The Same Time

Mattie Sheppard

Dec 23, 20217 min read

9 Tips For Buying and Selling Your Home At The Same Time

Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the...

Mattie Sheppard

Dec 22, 20212 min read

How Important is Lighting?

Lighting is a key element that should not be taken lightly (no pun intended) when preparing a house for sale. Insufficient lighting can...

Mattie Sheppard

Dec 15, 20212 min read

Common Issues Staging A Home Can't Hide

Whenever you want to sell your property at the best price and/or receive multiple offers, you may want to consider contacting a...

Unique Items for Every Room in the House

Mattie Sheppard

Dec 10, 20211 min read

Unique Items for Every Room in the House

What makes a house a home? 🏠 In part, it’s the stuff inside! We’ve got ideas for unique items to make every room in your house feel...

20 Unique Home Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Mattie Sheppard

Dec 8, 20215 min read

20 Unique Home Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

We’ve made it quick and convenient for you to manage your blog from anywhere. In this blog post we’ll share the ways you can post to your...

To Paint or Not to Paint Before Selling is the Question

Mattie Sheppard

Dec 8, 20212 min read

To Paint or Not to Paint Before Selling is the Question

As we all know, first impressions are everything when selling your home. It takes approximately 15 seconds for a buyer to determine if...

Home Staging vs Interior Designing, Is There Really a Difference?

Mattie Sheppard

Dec 8, 20211 min read

Home Staging vs Interior Designing, Is There Really a Difference?

Although there are similarities between interior design and home staging, the fact remains that the two are totally different and should...

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