No matter how much you love your home, there are probably a few areas you’d like to improve.
Before you begin, it’s essential to consider your specific needs, budget, and goals. Today, we explore four important items to consider before remodeling your home. Reading these is a must for success!
You might just be surprised!
If you’re wondering what you could get for your home, this post will help. Maleno, a family-owned, full-service real estate agency in Erie, Pennsylvania, surveys the current real estate landscape and highlights four tools for helping determine your home’s value.
From hobby collections and antique dinnerware to your summer convertible and family photo albums, there’s likely a stockpile of belongings hanging around your home that you need to store. What’s more, particularly old, valuable, or rare items probably need more special consideration than the odd junk drawer or empty closet shelf.
Maleno has practical and knowledgeable suggestions to help you.
Unless you’ve purchased a custom home, the likelihood of finding an existing home that meets every one of your wants, needs, and aesthetic preferences is pretty slim. However, like buying a suit or dress off the rack and having it tailored to your exact measurements, you can build on to an existing house to make it fit you.
Read our latest blog and to learn your home's possibilities and turn your dreams into reality.
We get it: keeping life organized is hard. Be it the closet or the pantry, it’s all too easy for these spaces to fill up with clutter, lose their semblance of order, and ultimately become a source of daily stress. But this kind of disorganization doesn’t have to be your reality. Read on to learn the tips and tricks from a remodeler's perspective.
If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably kicking around the idea of selling your home during the “off season.” That’s right: Winter is considered the “off season” when it comes to selling real estate. You may even be wondering if you missed your shot during the summer, or if you’ll still have a good chance of finding a buyer, even with snow in the forecast.
Before we go further, it’s important to remember that selling and buying real estate is as much a personal decision as it is a business decision.
I’m single; should I buy a house?
The short answer: probably.
In a recent study conducted by Ellie Mae, a mortgage software and technology leader, 47% of millennial homebuyers are actually single. Single persons can transform their lives through homeownership with the proper knowledge, planning, and assistance. If you’re interested in making the move, Maleno is here to help.
Reading this piece could also affirm if renting is actually a better choice for you right now—and that’s okay if it is! Part of making a smart purchase is knowing the right time to do it, and that timetable is different for everyone. Thankfully, renting comes with its own benefits that are worth considering.
As you begin your search for the perfect home, it's helpful to consider what you're looking for by creating a home wishlist. In doing so, you can systematically outline the must-have amenities and qualities you’re seeking. What are your can’t-live-withouts, would-be-nices, and don’t-wants?
Creating a home wish list can be beneficial. It can help reduce stress, indecision, and uncertaintly. It will definitely help both you and your real estate agent streamline your homebuying experience. To give you ideas of what to include, Maleno, a leader in Erie real estate services, created this helpful, at-a-glance guide.
Whether you're moving here for a new job, to be with family, or for a fresh start, know that Erie, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Despite its affordability, workability, and amenities, this lakeside city doesn’t get the attention it deserves. What’s more, when it comes to making a wise real estate investment, the data shows Erie could be a smart choice.
Whether you've been working from home for years or since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's essential to make the most of your home office. From boosted productivity to improved mood, the right feng shui can help you maximize your workday.
