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Understanding the Legal Requirements for Designating a Room as a Bedroom

Understanding the Legal Requirements for Designating a Room as a Bedroom When it comes to designating a room as a bedroom, there are certain legal requirements that must be met to ensure the safety, comfort, and habitability of the space. These requirements vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but there are some common criteria that are […]
Sellers

Boosting Curb Appeal: Essential Steps for Sellers Before Listing Their House

Boosting Curb Appeal: Essential Steps for Sellers Before Listing Their House When it comes to selling a house, first impressions matter. Potential buyers form their initial opinions based on the property’s curb appeal—the way it looks from the outside. Enhancing curb appeal is a vital step in attracting buyers and increasing the chances of a […]
Sellers

The Ultimate Guide: Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

The Ultimate Guide: Getting Your Home Ready to Sell Selling a home can be an exciting and potentially lucrative venture. However, before putting your house on the market, it’s essential to invest time and effort into preparing it for sale. By following a few key steps, you can significantly increase your chances of attracting potential […]
Sellers

Why It’s a Great Time to List Your House

Why It’s a Great Time to List Your House Selling a home can be a complex and emotional process, requiring careful planning and consideration of market conditions. While the real estate market may fluctuate over time, there are occasions when favorable conditions align to create an advantageous environment for sellers. In the current landscape, several […]

Buyer Tips Understanding the Legal Requirements for Designating a Room as a Bedroom Understanding the Legal Requirements for Designating a Room as a Bedroom When it comes to designating a room as a bedroom, there are certain legal requirements that must be met to ensure the safety, comfort, and habitability of the space. These requirements vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but there are some common criteria that are […]

Sellers Boosting Curb Appeal: Essential Steps for Sellers Before Listing Their House Boosting Curb Appeal: Essential Steps for Sellers Before Listing Their House When it comes to selling a house, first impressions matter. Potential buyers form their initial opinions based on the property’s curb appeal—the way it looks from the outside. Enhancing curb appeal is a vital step in attracting buyers and increasing the chances of a […]

Sellers The Ultimate Guide: Getting Your Home Ready to Sell The Ultimate Guide: Getting Your Home Ready to Sell Selling a home can be an exciting and potentially lucrative venture. However, before putting your house on the market, it’s essential to invest time and effort into preparing it for sale. By following a few key steps, you can significantly increase your chances of attracting potential […]

Sellers Why It’s a Great Time to List Your House Why It’s a Great Time to List Your House Selling a home can be a complex and emotional process, requiring careful planning and consideration of market conditions. While the real estate market may fluctuate over time, there are occasions when favorable conditions align to create an advantageous environment for sellers. In the current landscape, several […]

Buyer Tips Fed’s Latest Hike Pushes Mortgage Rates Down Fed’s latest hike pushes mortgage rates down By Movement Staff MARKET UPDATE MAY 5, 2023 A 10th straight hike brought us to a 16-year high of the federal funds rate this past week as the Federal Open Market Committee approved a 25-basis point rate increase. Now, the overnight lending rate stands at 5.25%. The move was […]

Buyer Tips Buying Your First Home Buying Your First Home Buying your first home can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. There are so many things to consider, from finding the right location and property to securing financing and negotiating the sale. As a first-time homebuyer, it can be hard to know where to start. In this blog post, we will […]

Sellers Preparing Your Home for Sale Preparing Your Home for Sale Selling a house can be a daunting task, but with the right preparation and effort, it can be a smooth process. Preparing your house for sale is an important step to ensure that you get the best possible price for your property. Here are some tips that can help you […]

Buyer Tips Buying Your First Home! Buying Your First Home! Buying your first home is a major milestone, and it’s an exciting time in your life. However, it can also be a daunting process, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the home buying process. As a first time home buyer, there are several important things you need to be aware of to […]

Sellers The Advantage of Accepting a VA Mortgage The Advantage of Accepting a VA Mortgage If you’re a seller, you may be hesitant to accept an offer from a buyer who’s using a VA mortgage to finance their purchase. However, accepting a VA mortgage offer can actually benefit you in a number of ways. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the […]

Buyer Tips Rent vs Own Rent vs Own Owning versus renting is a dilemma that many people face when it comes to housing. While renting is often seen as a more flexible and affordable option, owning a home comes with a range of benefits that can make it a wise investment in the long run. In this blog post, we […]

Buyer Tips Open House Etiquette Open House Etiquette Buying a home is an exciting time, and attending an open house can be a crucial step in the process. An open house provides an opportunity to view the property in person, ask questions, and get a feel for the neighborhood. However, attending an open house also comes with certain etiquette expectations […]

Home Ownership Curb Appeal for Selling Your Home Curb Appeal for Selling Your Home When it comes to selling a house, first impressions matter. This is why curb appeal is so important. Curb appeal refers to the attractiveness of a property from the street or curb, and it can make or break a potential buyer’s interest in a home. In this blog post, […]

Uncategorized Should you sell this Spring? Spring is often considered the best season to list a home for sale. The weather is mild, the flowers are blooming, and buyers are on the lookout for their next dream home. But why is Spring 2023 the perfect time for sellers to list their homes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts? Here are a few […]

Home Ownership 8 Solutions for Fixing A Wet Basement 8 Solutions for Fixing A Wet Basement — Plus, How to Keep It Dry By: Jeanne Huber Getting water out of your basement and fixing the underlying problems are two of the most important things you can do to protect the value of your home and health of your family. Not only does a wet basement feel and […]

Home Ownership 5 Home Improvement Projects That Pay Off 5 Home Improvement Projects That Pay Off By: Lynn Ettinger Not feeling like a big spender these days? Check out the rewards of small home improvements. How can myths sound so right yet still be wrong? Take the one that says homeowners need to do a big remodeling project (think HGTV gut rehab) to get a […]

Home Ownership You Only Think It’s True: 10 Myths Costing You Time and Money You Only Think It’s True: 10 Myths Costing You Time and Money By: Leanne Potts Save your cash for more important things, like, you know, your mortgage. You can’t swing a tool belt without hitting a website or TV network offering tips on taking care of your digs. Save money by watering your lawn at night! […]

Home Ownership The Best Time of Year to Buy Things for Your Home The Best Time of Year to Buy Things for Your Home By: Amy Howell Hirt When to look for sales on mattresses, appliances, tools, furnishings, and materials. Buying stuff can be stressful. Cheap out and you could regret it. Overspend and you’ll cut into your budget. Knowing the best time of year to buy appliances and other household items can lessen the anxiety. Here’s […]

Home Ownership 4 Things to Do in February to Avoid a Yucky Spring 4 Things to Do in February to Avoid a Yucky Spring By: Gabriela Barkho A mud-remediation plan. That’s No. 1 on this short list. That dark time when winter just won’t go is like that friend who can’t take a hint to leave. Give a push with these four easy tasks that’ll help usher in spring. […]

Home Ownership 10 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter 10 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter By: Leanne Potts Let more natural light shine indoors with these simple tips. Fall and winter start cozy — who hasn’t used the colder temperatures as an excuse to binge-watch Netflix while swaddled in a couch blanket? But come January, staying indoors can feel less like a treat […]

Buyer Tips The Importance of Radon Testing THE IMPORTANCE OF RADON TESTING Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas that is formed by the natural breakdown of uranium from radioactively contaminated soil. Radon can be found in high concentrations in rock and soil that contain granite, shale, phosphate, and uranium, or even fill soil containing industrial waste. Long-term exposure to radon can […]