Years ago, Gary and I selected a symbol that represented our company. You know, something that relates to our core values in a single piece of art or graphic. A TREE it had to be. Strength, endurance, long-lasting, established roots, etc. That is where "Planting Lifetime Relationships Rooted in Real Estate Results" originated. So here are some interesting facts about trees:
Trees Improve Energy
Efficiency
Mature trees add "curb appeal" to a property and can make a home more
energy efficient. Planted at the edges of a building, a tree's broad canopy of
leaves softens the hard lines of architecture and offers shade. Trees absorb
light reflected from the roof and decrease the air temperature surrounding your
home through evaporation of moisture.
The positioning of trees and shrubs around your home has a significant effect
on how much you'll be paying to heat and cool your house each month. According
to the U.S. Department of Energy, even one strategically placed tree can reduce
your heating and cooling bill up to 25 percent. In general, deciduous trees
planted on the south and west sides of the house keep the home cool during the
summer and allow low-angle sun into the home during the winter. If you live on
a windy hill or coastal bluff, planting evergreen trees or shrubs on the north
and west sides of your structure will help protect your home from winter gusts
and storms.
Consult your landscape designer for advice about your particular property.
Read this online and get more information: Trees
Improve Energy Efficiency
HAVE A GREAT DAY AND IT IS FALL -- WONDERFUL TIME TO PLANT A TREE!!!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Thinking about what to do if you want to sell your home sometime soon???
According to Trulia.com, there is still time to sell. Typically, many buyers want to move and get situated before the actual end of the year and holidays are here, but that shouldn’t give you pause. Yes, the spring is considered a prime time to sell; however, there is still time to sell your home whether you live in a cold or warm climate.
Overall, there are some important factors that may help you get your home sold: 1) remember that the number of buyers may be reduced as we head closer to the holidays; 2)there are always serious buyers looking during the holiday season, especially if they're out looking at homes in dreary weather or nearing the holidays.
Knowing this, be sure to make the most of every showing; don't get lazy with the upkeep of your home despite the fact that you are juggling selling a home, working, or taking care of the kids. Getting your home sold in the fourth quarter must be a priority (with the goal being to sell sooner, rather than later, in the quarter).
Next, look at the rates of sales activity in your market to determine how long to keep your home listed through the holidays. Some areas may not be hot, but that doesn't mean there's little chance of selling. Some people may even have to purchase before the end of the year to meet their tax guidelines.
Also, staging your home well is also vital. The fourth-quarter sale requires a good strategy like using an expert stager where you can decorate for the holidays, but don’t overdo it so as to turn prospective buyers off when they see your home. With a reduced number of buyers seeing your home, make the most of each showing by having a well-staged and clutter-free house to show off. In any market, proper staging strategies provide a competitive advantage.
Lastly, the fourth quarter can see more buyers because interest remain historically low. The impending threat of a rise in mortgage rates could have more buyers willing to lock into an exceptional rate, despite that it means making a move during the holidays.
A more serious pool of buyers coupled with stronger interest rates and less competition makes the end of the year a great time to sell. Please contact us if you have any questions about your specific situation. Check out what homes are on the market. Please call our hotline 330-2777 for instant help. If you want to speak directly to Gary about selling your home call 405-216-9600!
Overall, there are some important factors that may help you get your home sold: 1) remember that the number of buyers may be reduced as we head closer to the holidays; 2)there are always serious buyers looking during the holiday season, especially if they're out looking at homes in dreary weather or nearing the holidays.
Knowing this, be sure to make the most of every showing; don't get lazy with the upkeep of your home despite the fact that you are juggling selling a home, working, or taking care of the kids. Getting your home sold in the fourth quarter must be a priority (with the goal being to sell sooner, rather than later, in the quarter).
Next, look at the rates of sales activity in your market to determine how long to keep your home listed through the holidays. Some areas may not be hot, but that doesn't mean there's little chance of selling. Some people may even have to purchase before the end of the year to meet their tax guidelines.
Also, staging your home well is also vital. The fourth-quarter sale requires a good strategy like using an expert stager where you can decorate for the holidays, but don’t overdo it so as to turn prospective buyers off when they see your home. With a reduced number of buyers seeing your home, make the most of each showing by having a well-staged and clutter-free house to show off. In any market, proper staging strategies provide a competitive advantage.
Lastly, the fourth quarter can see more buyers because interest remain historically low. The impending threat of a rise in mortgage rates could have more buyers willing to lock into an exceptional rate, despite that it means making a move during the holidays.
A more serious pool of buyers coupled with stronger interest rates and less competition makes the end of the year a great time to sell. Please contact us if you have any questions about your specific situation. Check out what homes are on the market. Please call our hotline 330-2777 for instant help. If you want to speak directly to Gary about selling your home call 405-216-9600!
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