Renters Want to Buy Homes
According to the "Aspiring Home Buyers Profile," published by the National Association of REALTORS®, the majority of renters want to own a home. Unfortunately, few options of homes for sale and the resulting higher prices make it difficult for them to achieve home...
Ready to Move On from Renting?
Do you dream of painting your walls a color other than what your landlord did? Are you longing for a pet, but know it isn’t allowed by your rental contract? Does the idea of giving a monthly payment to someone else (so their equity grows) make you groan? If you...
Coastal Realty News
Lori Nery Sets New Sales Record in 2018 Coastal Realty is proud to announce that Lori A. Nery, CBR, LMS, GRI, Broker/Owner, exceeded last year’s impressive sales record with over $22 million in real estate sales and 68 transactions in 2018. These figures make her the...
5 Important Reasons to Have a Buyer’s Agent Represent You
1. Unlike a Seller’s Agent, a Buyer’s Agent is permitted to advocate for you during the negotiation of your offer. This works in your favor, increasing the possibility of achieving the best price and terms. 2. You...
Tips for Cleaning Windows
As daylight dwindles earlier and earlier, we need to get all the light we can into our homes. Don’t let dirty windows deny you your needed Vitamin D! Instead, follow these simple tips for easily cleaning your windows and enjoy the sunlight from the warmth of your...
The Real Value of Staging in Selling Your Home (Part 3 of 3)
In Part 1 of this 3 part series on home staging, we looked at the importance of cleaning and decorating your home when preparing it for sale. In Part 2 , we discussed more intensive home staging and staging vacant properties. In this final post of the series, we...
The Real Value of Staging in Selling Your Home (Part 2 of 3)
In Part 1 of this 3 part series on home staging we looked at the importance of cleaning, decluttering, and decorating your home when preparing it for sale. In this next post, more intensive home staging, working with vacant properties, and the lengths Coastal Realty...
The Real Value of Staging in Selling Your Home (Part 1 of 3)
What is home staging? It means different things to home sellers in different situations, but essentially it is the act of making a home look visually appealing to buyers. For some it might be a matter of cleaning and decluttering; for others, it involves a major...
Beaches of the South Coast
July on the South Coast -- what a wonderful time of year to live here! Temperatures are usually more comfortable for us than for our neighbors to the north and west. There are festivals, feasts, and fun, fun, fun! Best of all, we have warm water beaches galore! Here's...
Use Color Effectively
Effectively using color throughout your home can showcase your personality while tying together the whole space. Use a Thread of Color Give each room its own color personality while ensuring a cohesive feeling by using a single hue as a theme that runs throughout....