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BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS Should You Renovate or Relocate? Helpful Tips to Decide Should I Renovate or Relocate? Key Things to Consider At first, your home might have felt like a dream come true-the perfect fit, filled with excitement and potential. But as time goes on, your needs and lifestyle may change. Maybe you’re longing for more space, a modern layout, or a shorter commute. If you’re feeling […]
Are Doorbell Cameras and Security Devices Included in the Sale of a Home? Do Doorbell Cameras or Other Forms of Home Security Count as “Fixtures” in a Home Sale? Do Doorbell Cameras or Other Forms of Home Security Count as “Fixtures” in a Home Sale? When buying or selling a home, one question that often arises is whether certain items such as doorbell cameras, smart locks, or other […]
5 Tips for Handling Your Children’s Emotions When Selling Your Family Home How Selling the Family Home Can Feel Like a Loss for Kids Selling a family home can be an emotional experience for everyone involved, especially children and particularly teenagers who often form deep attachments to their homes.  Moving can feel overwhelming or even frightening. Here are five tips to help your child process their emotions […]
BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS Need to Sell Your House Before Buying Another? Here are 5 Concerns You Likely Have (And How to Deal with Them) https://peggyjensen.bestrealestateblog.com/how-to-sell-your-house-before-buying-another Do You Need to Sell Your House Before Buying Another? Here are 5 Concerns You Likely Have (And How to Deal with Them) Most people don’t feel like being a first-time home buyer is a walk in the park. It can be difficult to scrape together enough of a down payment, find a house […]
Broom Clean or Buyer Clean? Preparing Your Home for the Final Walkthrough When you’re selling your home, it’s easy to get caught up in making sure everything looks picture-perfect for potential buyers. You declutter the countertops, fluff the pillows, and maybe even throw some cookies in the oven to add that extra “homey” touch. After all, first impressions are everything, right? Sure! But what about the last impression? […]
Is It Harder to Buy a House in Today’s Real Estate Market Than It Was For Baby Boomers in the Early ’80’s? https://peggyjensen.bestrealestateblog.com/is-it-harder-to-buy-house-now-vs-80s If you’re in one of the younger generations, buying a house right now likely feels pretty difficult, if not impossible. If you’re like a lot of younger people, you probably feel like the best chance you have at avoiding becoming a “forever renter” is to hit the lottery. (And not one that pays out […]
Tips for Homeowners – Reviving Your Lawn in the Spring Tips for Homeowners and Sellers- Reviving Your Lawn in the Spring As signs of Spring emerge, waking up your lawn can be challenging. There is added pressure if you want to put your home on the market during a busy Spring season. With increased activity in the real estate market, it is much more critical […]
10 Things Home Buyers May Overlook When Viewing Homes 10 Things Home Buyers May Overlook When Viewing HomesYou’ve probably heard the expression that “A House is Not a Home”.  Perhaps you’re an excited homebuyer ready to begin your search.  A few features on your list might be good bones, kitchen and bathroom updates or a convenient garage.  However, amidst the excitement, there are other […]
Break out the superstitions – it’s New Year’s Eve! Break out the superstitions – it’s New Year’s Eve! This special night’s the night we do all sorts of weird and wonderful things in order to usher out the old year and ensure good luck and a positive start to the coming year. Funny or formal, silly or sensational, they come in all sizes. Here […]
BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS Tips for Prolonging the Life of Your Real Christmas Tree: A Festive Guide The joy of bringing a real Christmas tree into your home is unmatched, but keeping it fresh and vibrant throughout the holiday season requires a bit of care and attention. Here are some tried-and-true tips to enhance the life of your real Christmas tree, ensuring it stays lush and beautiful from the moment it enters […]
BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS Winter Wonderland: The Surprising Benefits of Selling Your House in the Winter When it comes to selling a house, many homeowners instinctively think of the spring and summer months as the prime selling season. However, selling your house in the winter can bring about a unique set of advantages that are often overlooked. As the temperatures drop and snow blankets the landscape, consider embracing the winter wonderland […]
The Origin of Halloween Haunted Houses The Origin of Halloween Haunted HousesDuring the Great Depression, people were outraged when teenage boys vandalized towns on October 31  they found ways to keep them inside. The Great Depression lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s. It was a period of severe economic downturn in the United States, Canada and Worldwide.  During this time, […]
Home Features That Could Make a Home Harder to Sell Home Features That Could Make a Home Harder to SellHome features — and whether they add to or detract from a property — are highly subjective. For example, a large backyard might be a non-negotiable for a family with small children, but a single buyer might actually see too much property as a downside. In […]
BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS Will the 2023 Spring Real Estate Market Be Different from the Past Few? Buyers & Sellers: Here’s What You Need to Know Will the 2023 Spring Real Estate Market Be Different from the Past Few? Buyers & Sellers: Here’s What You Need to Know Lighter Side of Real Estate and Peggy Jensen-Century 21 Trident
BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS What are “Comps” in the Real Estate Market and Why Are They Important? What’s My Home Worth? Home Value? | Peggy Jensen – Century 21 Trident Realty What are comps and why are they so important?   Every industry has their own jargon including the real estate industry.  When you decide to buy or sell a house, you will hear many words that you might not be familiar with.  […]
BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS Tips To Help Prevent Frozen Pipes During a Cold Snap Tips To Help Prevent Frozen Pipes During a Cold SnapFrigid temperatures broke cold weather records in all four Atlantic  provinces over the weekend.  On Saturday, Halifax Stanfield International Airport recorded temperatures of -25.6 C, breaking the record of -24.4 C set in 1971. The frigid cold temperatures are gone but the damage remains. Plumbers across […]

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