Grace Finelli Brumma - Realtor

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Outdated Paint Colors, Bad Cleaning Habits, a DIY Fire Pit and MORE in this week's newsletter! - https://mailchi.mp/whippleauction/october2023vol1newsletter-5881803

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While we all dread the daunting task of unpacking into a new place, we have to start somewhere. Which room would you tackle first?

Sometimes life gets exhausting and we just need to unwind. What's your favorite way to chill, music or books?

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses? in this week's newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/whippleauction/september2023vol3newsletter-5879887

When Barbara Corcoran, investment expert extraordinaire, tells you not to stress about your mortgage rate, you should probably listen.

You know Barbara from Shark Tank–she’s famous for making smart investments that have allowed her to build a net worth of over $100 million.

Because Barbara knows money and understands investments deeply, her advice is to find a home you love and not worry too much about the interest rate. You can always refinance your interest rate down the line, but your home is much more permanent.

So if you’re ready to find a home that will help you build a life you love, send me a message. I’ll play matchmaker for you and help you find the perfect home!

If you find yourself saying "yes" to these, you may be ready to purchase a home. If that's the case, comment below or send a DM.

Get Fall Ready, Get Organized and MORE in this week's newsletter! - https://mailchi.mp/whippleauction/september2023vol2newsletter-5878819

Ever thought about the first impression your home makes? Picture-perfect listing photos and polished curb appeal can be game-changers. Remember, potential buyers start their journey online. With professional photography and some curb appeal tweaks, your home can steal the spotlight and possibly even boost your return.

Having a last-minute showing can be overwhelming, but remembering to keep these areas clean in your home will make running out the door easier. Clean kitchens, counters, and bedrooms are essential. Check these areas a few times daily, and you'll be ready for your next showing!

Get Back Into a Routine, DIY Fall Decor Ideas, and Winterizing Your Home in this week's newsletter! - https://mailchi.mp/whippleauction/september2023vol1newsletter-5878115

This is a common question, and the answer may surprise you!

Pricing a home is a science more than an art, which is why it’s important to work with an agent who knows how to use the market data to list your home at the perfect price point. Pricing is key to attracting the right potential buyers, especially in the age of price filters and real estate apps.

In most situations, you should price your home right around market value and in the same general price range as comparable properties in your area.

If you price your home too high with the plan to come down during negotiations, you could miss out on a huge portion of potential buyers. Overpricing homes typically leads to a longer list time on the market, which turns into a big red flag for potential buyers.

If you want to talk about pricing strategy and see my process to get the right listing price, send me a message and I’ll tell you all about it!

Whether you want to sell your home or you’re happy to stay for a while, upping the curb appeal can have a big impact on how people perceive your home!

Luckily, it’s not hard to upgrade your home’s curb appeal. It can be as simple as putting a new coat of paint on your front door!

It will bring a whole new feel to the front of your home and make it much more polished and professional.

Want to know more about how you can upgrade your home’s curb appeal? Send me a message and I’ll give you my best tips!

We're talking Laundry like a Pro, Mason Jar Ideas, and Kickstart Fall Decorating in this week's newsletter! - https://mailchi.mp/whippleauction/august2023vol5newsletter-5877159

The real estate market is all about balance, and that balance is all based on supply and demand.

With higher interest rates, we’ve seen the demand for homes go down as potential buyers have said “...maybe later.”

As a result, supply has gotten larger and home prices have either plateaued or slowly decreased in most areas.

But as soon as interest rates go back down, buyer demand is sure to tick back up. This will decrease the available supply and home prices will rise–along with the competition to get into those homes.

This is why I’ve been saying over and over again: if it makes sense for you to buy a home now, then just go for it! There will always be something going on in the market, so buy when it makes sense for your situation.

Want to see if now is a good time to buy for you? Send me a message and let’s grab a coffee to chat.

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I’ve heard this one a lot over the last year or so.

So let’s talk about it!

I know you’ve read the think pieces and seen the Youtube comments about the real estate market frenzy finally crashing.

This makes for an attention-grabbing story, but it’s just not true.

When people think the market is going to crash, they’re comparing our market to past crashes where home values were artificially inflated and predatory lending abounded.

That’s not what’s happening in our market right now. Our real estate market is a product of true supply and demand, not artificial market inflation. That means that there’s not anything to “pop” because there’s no bubble.

Want to get more facts about what’s happening in our local market?

Send me a message, and let's chat!

We're talking Where are People Moving Today and Why and MORE in this week's newsletter! - https://mailchi.mp/whippleauction/august2023vol3newsletter-5876011

Can you believe that the end of the summer is nearly here? This summer has just flown by for me, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to soak up the sun and knock out some summer goals!

Check these summer bucket list items off before the chill sets in so you can look back on this summer with fond memories.

P.S. Make sure to save this post and share with your friends/fam so you can make summer memories together!

Staging is super important if you want to sell your home at the maximum price. While hiring an outside staging company is nearly always worth it, you can also stage your home by yourself!

Staging will help your home look its best in staging photos so you can attract the right buyers. Staging is also key for allowing potential buyers to imagine themselves in your space during open houses and showings.

Getting your home ready for photos and showings is all about creating a blank slate while highlighting your home’s best features. Focus on decluttering and depersonalizing and then make upgrades to your outdoor space, kitchen, and office.

Make sure to save this so you have it ready for the next time you’re getting ready to sell your home!

Inexpensive Home Updates, Home Improvement Items on Amazon and MORE in this week's newsletter! - https://mailchi.mp/whippleauction/august2023vol2newsletter-5874979

We could all use a little more stability in times like these, right?

That’s one of the reasons why owning a home is so supportive for your emotional and mental health.

When you own your home, you can experience housing security. You don’t have to worry about your landlord deciding to sell the place you’re renting, or switching apartment management companies, or the inevitable rent hike that you’ll get at the end of your 12-month lease.

Plus, owning a home can help you develop financial security. When you pay your mortgage every month, you build equity and get that money back (plus some!) when you sell your home down the line. That’s just not possible with renting.

Want to get more info about how owning a home can help you build security and stability in your life? Just send me a message and I’ll get you the resources you need.

If you want to have a stable and secure retirement, you shouldn’t focus just on building out your 401(k). Real estate should also factor into your retirement plan to add stability and financial benefits.

Not only will real estate diversify your portfolio so your eggs aren’t all in one basket, but it can also help you build wealth. The tax benefits that come with investments (like the capital gains deferral) are huge.

Plus, you can build capital by building equity, increase your passive income through rental investments, and hedge against inflation since real estate values appreciate over time.

Want to talk more about how you can secure your financial future with real estate? Send me a message and let’s chat!