Smart home components are popular these days, with many people owning at least one device to keep their homes connected. In fact, Statista notes that over 32 percent of households have such devices—and the number is expected to pass 52 percent by 2024. If you are considering jumping on the trend, the budget is a primary consideration. Fortunately, there are plenty of budget … Continue reading...

By Olivia Stevens Going green is trendy, and it's a great trend for the planet. Being eco-friendly helps you create a sustainable environment. It's also an excellent way to put more green in your pocket and attract millennial buyers. It takes imagination and research, but it's not rocket science. Just add these eco-friendly design tips for your home. Saving … Continue reading...

There are few things more frustrating than watching your house sit on the market. It can be confusing and distressing to wonder why no buyers are interested in your home, especially if you know it has many wonderful features. However, sometimes the way you’ve presented your home doesn’t do it justice. If you haven’t staged your home properly, it can be impossible for buyers … Continue reading...

For anyone looking to sell their home, curb appeal can’t be taken lightly. In order to get prospective buyers into your house, you’ll need to grab their attention. As such, there’s little wonder as to why homes with drab or poorly maintained exteriors don’t receive as much interest as homes with exteriors that pop. Fortunately, livening up your house’s curb appeal doesn’t have … Continue reading...

Home pricing is more of a science than an art, but many homeowners price with their heartstrings instead of cold, hard data. Smart sellers know that choosing a company like 2nd Chance Investment to sell their house and crunching the numbers is always the better route to an accurate home price and here’s how they do it. #1 They Avoid Overpricing Homeowners often think that … Continue reading...

If you are thinking of getting a resale house and land in a package, be prepared to spend a lot of time shopping for things that need renovation and/or heavy on deferred maintenance. Orlando Realtor Kathy Llamas showed resales to a couple for almost two months and was about to lose them to a 'we decided to wait' excuse. They kept seeing homes they liked, but could not afford … Continue reading...

What do you need to know? To ensure your home is protected, we’ve listed a few things you may not know about radon. Make sure you know the facts before you take action. Myth: Radon isn’t dangerous. Fact: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers and is responsible for 21,000 deaths in the United States each year. Because it is an odorless gas, we can’t … Continue reading...

It doesn't matter where you live, what kind of home you have or what time of year it is. If you're looking to sell your home quickly, you'll need to do a better job than other local homeowners who are competing against you. Try these top three tips to secure a sale within 60 days. Enhance Its Appearance When it comes to selling your home, looks are everything. If the … Continue reading...