Homeward Associates

03/02/2023

Keep these things on your radar as we head into the spring!

Here are the best activities, events, and things to do this March in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Save the dates!

02/28/2023

Flowers are blooming and the weather is heating up, is it time to sell your home?

Here are four reasons to sell your home this spring.

🌸 You may be able to sell your house for more money. Generally speaking, spring is the best time to sell your home for a number of reasons, the most important of which is that you’re likely to maximize the selling price and make the most money on your home sale during the spring months.

🌸 There are more potential buyers in the spring. Once the weather warms up, expect to see an influx of buyers in your market. Many homebuyers, particularly families, begin their homebuying search during the spring months.

🌸 Curb appeal is at an all-time high. Selling your home during the spring is one of the best ways to attract buyers and maximize your selling price simply because the home is sure to look its best.

🌸 It’s better weather for moving. Another pro to selling a home in the spring is that you won’t have to fight snow, ice and bitter cold temps when moving to a new home. You also won’t have to worry about overheating.

02/26/2023

There's nothing like the smell and touch of old books. What do you think is the best bookstore in town, and what are you reading right now?

02/23/2023

Did you know that the average home seller in the US gains a profit of $65,000 on their sale?

02/22/2023

Working from home is normalized in the post-pandemic world. As a result, people are building home offices with must-need gadgets. If you’re investing up to eight hours a day, it’s important that you have the right accessories to provide you enough support to stay focused and get things done.

Here are some of my favorite office must haves:
➡️ A stand up desk
➡️ Mini fridge
➡️ Dual monitors
➡️ Coffee machine

02/20/2023

When it comes to home renovation projects, your budget can quickly go from manageable to astronomical. But how do you know where you should invest and where to save when doing a home improvement project? While investing in premium upgrades in your life is usually a fleeting experience, investing in certain areas of your home will allow your home to work better for you for longer. Here are a few places you should invest more in your renovation project and a few where you can save money.

02/17/2023

Getting pre-approved is an important first step towards buying a home.

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an important step in the home buying process. More than pre-qualifying, preapproval shows you're serious.

02/16/2023

In December 2022, pending home sales were up 2.5% month-over-month.

02/13/2023

Are you looking to sell your home this Spring? Here are a few things you can go ahead and get started on:

✅ Declutter living areas. Less is definitely more when getting your house ready to show. Do a clean sweep of counters, windowsills, tables, and all other visible areas, and then tackle behind closed doors: closets, drawers, and cupboards—since virtually nothing is off-limits for curious buyers.

✅ Depersonalize your space. What is the next step on your checklist for selling a house? Sellers should remove distractions so the buyers can visualize themselves and their families living in the property.

✅ Touch up any scuff marks. Even if you’re not doing a full-on repainting project, pay special attention to scrubbing and touching up baseboards, walls, and doors to make the house sparkle and look cared for.

✅ Fix any loose handles. It’s a small thing, but you’d be surprised by the negative effect a loose handle or missing lightbulb can have on a buyer.

✅ Clean, clean, clean. Once you’re done cleaning your house, clean some more. Even if you’re not worried about what buyers think of your home’s scent, you want your property to look spotless.

✅ Find a great real estate agent. Your real estate agent should be someone you feel comfortable working with and trust to sell your house for top dollar. Don’t be afraid to talk to a few real estate agents before picking one.

02/09/2023

After a prolonged holiday slowdown, the market is beginning to wake up.