Real Estate Tips
REAL ESTATE TIPS: Selling or buying in 2023? Here are goals to consider
The new year is only a few days away. Most likely, many people have set goals or made plans for what they want their 2023 to look like. So I thought I’d offer some goals for sellers and tips for buyers when it comes to real estate. Here are some tips if you’re thinking of…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE TIPS: Take comfort in knowing fond memories will outlast the house
I was recently working with a couple who found themselves in a position where they need to move. As it often is when one is in their “forever home” the decision was not easy. The reason it was so hard to move was not because of the house itself (although it is a lovely house)…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE TIPS: Learn about Ryder Realty agents and their local connections
Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. Someone once told me that it is a “Hallmark Holiday” created to allow greeting card companies to make extra money. While others may expect to be pampered with gifts and flowers so that they are confident that their loved one thinks they’re special. When I was talking…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE TIPS: Putting off real estate decisions may create difficulty
Recently, we were at Jeff and Kara McCunes’ house watching the Ohio State game. I was sitting around the table with a few girlfriends. Kaysie wanted to show us something on her phone. She handed it to me. I squinted. She handed it to Kara and then to Wendy who both whipped out their reading glasses.…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE TIPS: In 2021, think local and don’t try to set market price trends
2020 is officially over. I think that makes many people very happy. We are enough into 2021 that if any of you thought that the calendar changing to the new year would make things officially back to normal, you can see that did not happen. It is safe to say that nobody had any idea…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE TIPS: Think over criteria before making ‘sell house’ a 2021 goal
It is that time of year again. The time when everyone sets goals. They want to lose weight, save more money, create healthy habits, or find a different house. Most goals are easy to see if you accomplished them or if you didn’t. We want to lose weight so we swear we will never eat…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE TIPS: Much to consider when buying investment property
This past week I sold a couple their first investment property. They were so excited and I was excited for them! Like your personal home, there are a lot of decisions to make when buying an investment property. And just like when you are buying your personal home, it is part exhilarating and part scary.…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE TIPS: Don’t let student loan debt weigh down future plans
Our oldest son is a junior in high school, which means “it” has started. “It” meaning every few days there is some generic pamphlet coming in the mail about some college my son and the thousands of other kids who receive these pamphlets should attend. Just for fun I have been Googling the tuition of…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE TIPS: Remember to give thanks for our homes
Thanksgiving is next week. I would be surprised if there is a person out there who doesn’t like Thanksgiving. For the most part, it is a low-key holiday. You aren’t out spending a lot of time shopping like at Christmas, not worried about if the weather could mess up your grilling plans on Memorial Day…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE TIPS: Decorating at the holidays: how much is too much?
From Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas, the decorations are out. I love decorations! Everyone has their own style. Some people decorate their home like they see in a magazine. Others, like me, are more sentimental in their decorations. My sons’ teachers will appreciate knowing that all of their hard work teaching their elementary students how…
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