EXIT Oceanside Realty Blog
Home Sweet Home: To Rent or To Own? Exploring the Pros and Cons
When it comes to choosing where to live, one of the most significant decisions you'll have to make is whether to rent or own a home. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to weigh them carefully before making a decision.
Pros of Renting:
Flexibility: Renting provides greater flexibility in terms of being able to move whenever you want. This is especially useful if you are someone who needs to mov...
Ask a veteran realtor and undoubtedly they will tell you that their most challenging year of real estate was their first. However, if you spend the first year setting yourself up for success, you will be prepared for whatever comes down the road.
How does one do this? We at EXIT believe that realtors are builders. Realtors have chosen a profession that lets them help build other people’s lives and dreams while simultaneously building their own. Here’s how:
Build a Business
Get comfortable wi...
After the wild ride of the past year in real estate it seems like everyone is holding his breath waiting to see what 2022 has in store. As the new year inches closer more and more economic and housing experts are delivering their predictions for what to expect in the new year.
Interest Rates
During the early days of the pandemic, the federal government took action to push mortgage rates to their lowest levels on record. This spurred homebound Americans into “one of the most competitive housing...
Staging is a home selling strategy that uses home design to make your home appealing to a larger number of buyers. In most homes, it means removing personal elements from the decor or design elements that have a strong point of view. This allows sellers to imagine themselves in the space.
As a new season rolls in many of us are dusting off our scarecrows but when staging your home it’s important not to simply update decor for the season. Seasonal staging is about creating a setting that enco...
Talk to anyone in the market for a slice of the oceanside life and they can rattle off the names of plush coastal towns without thinking. And, I know we’ve all been sucked down the rabbit hole of multi-million dollar oceanfront Zillow listings. What you may not know is that the seacoast is dusted with hidden gems of coastal New England hamlets just a step off the beaten path, but still just a short drive to the ocean. There is no shortage of dream homes in the often-overlooked seacoast communiti...
It’s no secret that it’s a seller’s market. According to the Maine Real Estate Information System’s (MLS) June Housing Report realtors across the state are continuing to see listings sell at a breakneck speed, often receiving multiple offers. In fact, in June homes were on the market for an average of 6 days. When compared to an average of 14 days a year ago and 13 days in 2019 it’s clear to see the advantage.
Maine has seen a 24.5% increase in the median sales price of single-family homes in...
New in Wells!
Description of 853 Littlefield Road Wells, ME 04090
WOW! This meticulously well maintained home is move in ready. This three bedroom, two bath open concept ranch provided single floor living and features vaulted ceilings throughout; a spacious eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, cherry cabinets and tile floor. The four season sunroom with propane stove and hardwood floors is delightful year round. The composite deck overlooking the private backyard allows you to kick off you...
