Happy almost officially summer! It’s hard for me to believe that we’re only days away from Memorial Day, and the real official kick-off of the summer season. CRAZY. The market is still moving quickly, and with inventory still low, we are still seeing many instances of multiple offers out there. The tricky thing? If you’re a seller, make sure you’re as ready for market as you can be, and price accordingly. Buyers are still bidding up homes, but before they take out their proverbial wallets, they are definitely choosier when it comes to deciding which is “the one.” If you’re thinking of selling, definitely don’t wait to call- identifying and addressing those things that could deter a buyer can sometimes take a little time. I’m always happy to help you figure those things out, and have a large roster of great contractors, etc- so let me know how I can help!
Today we’re talking about:
✔️ 🛠️ May Home Maintenance Tips!
✔️ 😍 What I am Loving Right Now
✔️ 📈 NAR Settlement Update (Yes, it’s constantly news!)
🛠️ May Home Maintenance Tips
- TIDY YOUR FLOWER AND/OR GARDEN BEDS
- CHANGE OUT LINENS TO LIGHTER COLORS AND WEIGHT
- CLEAN GUTTERS TO MAKE FOR BETTER DRAINAGE
- CLEAN AIR VENTS AND REPLACE FILTER
- CLEAN INSIDE DRAWERS AND CABINETS
♥️ Right Now I’m Loving…
If you know me, you probably know that when I discover something I love, I want to share it. Like, “tell literally everyone about it” share. So here I go. Check them out! And if you do, let me know!
☠️ 🦪 Dining…The Oyster Society in Petersburg- I visited a couple of weeks ago with a group of great women, and wow. I just can’t say enough. Really cool vibes and décor- think “fun, artsy, well traveled aunt,” with loads of taxidermy, antiques, and so much to see. But the food was out of this world, in both presentation and taste. Yes, they have lots of oysters, but so much more. The night we went, they had an amazing vegan dish, a local pork chop, and riff on steak frites, as well as many small plates. Just a complete knockout, and totally worth the drive for something totally different! (The skull and crossbones is their logo, by the way- not a commentary!)
🍋 Shopping… If you’re sick and tired of grocery prices but still want good quality food, check out Misfits Market. I recently signed up and have been really happy with everything I’ve received- from produce, to meat, to chia fruit spread, kombucha, and more. They really have nearly everything, and at great prices- there items are often just not quite pretty enough for grocery stores, or otherwise just “misfits,” and as such, they’re priced accordingly. Win win! You keep perfectly good food out of the landfill, and pay less for it.
💵 Get $10 to check it out by using my referral link HERE! 💵
📈 Update on the NAR Settlement and Upcoming Changes
If you pay any attention to real estate news, you have probably seen all the talk about major changes due to the National Association of Realtors ® settlement. There is so much information and viewpoints out there right now it can be hard to really know what is changing and how it really impacts you as the consumer, whether you are buying or selling. I will be doing a whole series on Youtube going into detail what all of it means. Check out the first video HERE. (Take a few seconds while you are over there and subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any updates!)