Hockessin Delaware Real Estate

  Since online, DIY apps made homes "available to view" online, it's become common for potential buyers to find a home online. You can take these steps to make your home more attractive to people who now are only looking online.   TOURING AND BUYING A HOUSE VIRTUALLY See beyond the photos & requ...

  When purchasing a home, you may have heard the term "contingent offer" mentioned and wondered what it means and how it affects the sale. A contingent offer is one where the seller and buyer have agreed to terms of the sale and the home is now under contract. However, the sale will only be clos...

  Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first.   Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in you...

Ah, fall: The nip of the first chill in the air. The colorful foliage. The pumpkin spice lattes. The pumpkin spice everything. Oh yeah, and the long list of home maintenance tasks awaiting you at the start of the season. We hate to intrude on your fall bliss, but the postsummer months are a crit...

From the vibrant-colored trees and cool weather to the cozy sweaters and apple-picking fun, there’s plenty to look forward to when fall rolls around. Of course, home selling and buying isn’t usually one of them. The housing market typically cools off a bit during the fall months for a number of ...

Fall’s cooler temps are perfect for deck and yard improvements.   Ah, September. The weather is changing, and we're getting back to our normal, post-summer routines. It's also a great time to give the house a little extra love and maintenance. Stain the Deck   Check Fire Extinguishers   Accordin...

What You Don't Know Can Cost You   1. If I price it a little higher, I can always come down. While technically true, know that you're actually costing yourself more by taking this approach. A listing gets the most attention in the first 30 days. Overpricing your home leads to a series of price r...

While the real estate market in general is adapting to new challenges and market conditions, one segment of the market is going strong. Home flipping is boasting its best numbers in 14 years.The newly released first-quarter 2020 U.S. Home Flipping Report from ATTOM Data Solutions shows that "53,...

While wellness should be celebrated all year long, it takes the spotlight during the month of August. National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, managing stress and creating healthy habits to support holistic wellness, both physically and mentally. Incorporate these practices to promote welln...

Inventory is arguably the biggest challenge for buyers in today’s housing market. There are simply more buyers actively looking for homes to purchase than there are sellers selling them, so the scale is tipped in favor of the sellers. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the N...