Looking To Freshen Up?

Looking To Freshen Up?

The bathroom is one of the top-selling points for your house, so adding improvements to the bathroom can increase the value of a home. 

Below are quick, inexpensive ways to freshen up your bathroom to make it more appealing to your buyer: 

    • Update Mirror
    • Update Hardware
    • Update towel bars
    • Update Light Fixtures  
    • Fresh coat of paint 
      • Neutrals
    • Paint cabinets
    • Paint or update the trim 
    • Replace dim or burnt-out light bulbs 
    • Update the shower head
    • Get new shower curtain 
      • Light and bright 
    • Add medicine cabinets 

If you have the time and energy to do more, consider:

    • Update window
    • Update fan
    • Update floor
    • Install new sink, countertop, and/or faucet
    • Add shelving or storage 
    • Add new shower doors 
    • Add a new bathtub 
    • Update to a water saving toilet 

When updating your bathroom be sure to add classic items which will appeal to a wider range of buyers when preparing to sell. Also, we recommend getting all fresh new towels to display in photos and during showings. If you have questions about what updates to do, ask YOUR real estate alliance here at Lori Dibbs & Associates, we are here to help our clients to make sure their homes look their best for potential buyers to see and fall in love with!

 

Have any questions? Interested in a career in real estate?

Contact YOUR real estate alliance today!

Phone: (920) 209-0863

Email: lori@loridibbs.com

Location: 516 E. Wisconsin Ave. Suite C, Appleton, WI 54911

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Control the Controllables of Financial Planning

Control the Controllables of Financial Planning

When it comes to financial planning there are things you can control and there are things you cannot control. You shouldn’t give a second thought to the things you cannot control.

After all, nothing you do will ever control those situations.

Examples of things you cannot control:

  • The economy
  • The markets
  • The weather
  • Government policies (taxes, Social Security)

Did “the weather” being on that list throw you off? It shouldn’t – it’s just as fickle as the other three.

When it comes to the things you CAN control. You shouldn’t worry about those either.

After all, you CAN control them.

Examples of things you can control:

  • How much you save and spend each month
  • What “tax bucket” you invest in
  • How much exercise you get
  • How you split your investments between stocks, bonds, & cash

Did “exercise” throw you off? It shouldn’t – after all, health is wealth.

Control the controllables and forget the rest.

David Lardinois is a local financial planner with Investment Designers. He provides comprehensive financial planning services to young professional individuals and families in the Fox Valley area. He has no investment minimums and believes everybody should have equal access to quality financial advice. You can connect with Dave on LinkedIn or send him a note at david@investmentdesigners.com.

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Seller’s Market? Buyer’s Market? Balanced Market?

Seller’s Market? Buyer’s Market? Balanced Market?

Let’s break it down!

A seller's market happens when there is a limited supply of homes with a substantial number of buyers looking to buy a home. Here are some things for buyers to consider when purchasing in a seller's market:

  • Sellers are more selective
  • Inflation rates increase property values 
  • It's more challenging to get an offer accepted
  • Competition is high with competing contingency free offers
    • For example, waving inspection or appraisal 
  • Plan for a long term investment 
    • Own property for at least five to seven years to build equity

A buyer’s market happens when there are a substantial amount of homes on the market with minimal buyers. Below are things for sellers to consider when selling in a buyers market:

  • Buyers are more selective
  • Inflation rates differentiate the value of a home
  • Generally longer days on the market
  • Little to no competing offers
    • Reduces the likelihood of receiving multiple offers
  • Can be a shorter term investment

The balanced market is the ideal market because it has equal opportunity for the sellers and buyers. This market occurs when there is an equal amount of homes for sale and buyers. Below are things to consider when in a balanced market:

  • Neutral conditions 
  • Equal supply and demand 
  • Property prices are steady 
  • Follow all recommended guidelines 
  • Less pressure
    • No urgency for a buyer to rush into buying a property
    • No urgency for a seller to rush into selling their property 

Now with all this information, what kind of market are we in? Since 2020 we have been in a sellers market which equates to a substantial number of buyers with a limited supply of properties. The sellers have more control over the market, so the offers are more competitive/higher, sellers are receiving multiple offers, and buyers are waving inspections to get their offer accepted.

Have any questions? Interested in a career in real estate?

Contact YOUR real estate alliance today!

Phone: (920) 209-0863

Email: lori@loridibbs.com

Location: 516 E. Wisconsin Ave. Suite C, Appleton, WI 54911

 

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