BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS 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? […]
BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS 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 You’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 factors to think about.   Here are ten commonly […]
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 […]
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 […]
BLOG: HOME HOTLINE - TIPS, TRICKS & TRENDS The Origin of Halloween Haunted Houses During 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, Halloween, like many other aspects […]
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Home Features That Could Make a Home Harder to Sell Home 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 other words, some features that attract you to a […]
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 Frigid 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 Halifax Regional Municipality and Nova Scotia are struggling to […]