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The Top Down Payment Assistance Programs for Home Buyers in Port-Elizabeth

August 1, 2022

Owning a home has long been and still is for many people the American Dream. But for many people, the down payment is a huge obstacle in the way of home ownership. Lenders prefer buyers to have a down payment of 20% of the purchase price, but there are government programs that require a down … Continued

5 Tips to Help Simplify the Moving Process for Port-Elizabeth Home Sellers

July 22, 2022

By marthinus

Selling your home can be stressful enough, but the moving process can be even more stressful – if you don’t know how to do it. Moving involves cleaning, packing, physically moving your belongings, getting everything in place in the new home, and trying to keep life going through it all. The whole thing involves a … Continued

3 Red Flags Home Sellers in Port-Elizabeth Should Watch Out For

July 15, 2022

By marthinus

Even in today’s seller’s market with low inventory and high demand, home sellers in Port-Elizabeth still need to carefully consider offers – beyond the dollar amount – and reject some. Some buyers are just too picky and have unrealistic expectations, others really aren’t qualified buyers, and still others include things in their offer that are … Continued

How to Prepare Your Home for Selling Success This Fall in Port-Elizabeth

July 8, 2022

By marthinus

Early fall in some markets is sometimes a hot selling season. But as days grow shorter and temperatures cooler, fall can present some challenges for home sellers, especially as fall edges closer to the holidays. In fact, November can be one of the slowest months of the year for home sales in many markets. So … Continued

3 Major Mistakes Homeowners Often Make When Selling Their House Without a Port-Elizabeth Real Estate Agent

July 4, 2022

By marthinus

Selling a home is no small task. It can be time-consuming, emotionally challenging, and anxiety-inducing, especially for first-time sellers. But despite that, many sellers choose to forego working with an agent to avoid paying the agent commission. And that’s often a costly error because sellers going it alone typically make some big mistakes in such … Continued

Staging Hacks to Help You Sell Your House This Summer in Port-Elizabeth

July 3, 2022

By marthinus

First impressions are absolutely critical when it comes to selling your home. Everything from the lawn to the exterior to every room on the inside must look its absolute best. In fact, most potential buyers have an opinion about a home within just 7 to 10 after walking through the front door. And that, of … Continued

3 Out of the Box Tactics to Help You Sell Your House Faster in Port-Elizabeth

July 2, 2022

By marthinus

There are many reasons people need to sell a house fast. There is, of course, the simple fact that the longer a house sits on the market, the less likely the seller is to get a good offer. And then other sellers are maybe strapped for cash, going through a divorce, or have to relocate … Continued

5 Tips to Help You Improve the Screen Appeal of You Port-Elizabeth Home

July 1, 2022

By marthinus

You’ve probably heard that when selling a home, you need to work on and enhance curb appeal. And that’s true. But now there’s “screen appeal.” This refers to the way your home appears in photos, videos, and virtual tours. It is critical that you get it right because most home buyers begin their home search … Continued

5 Tips to Help You Get the Best Price for Your Port-Elizabeth House This Summer

July 1, 2022

By marthinus

Traditionally, spring has been the best time to sell a home, but summer comes in a very close second. Although summer is a great time to sell your home and even though it’s a seller’s market right now, you still have to get some things right in order to get the best price for your … Continued

What about rainwater harvesting?

June 27, 2022

By marthinus

RAINWATER HARVESTING 101 Everything you need to know about rainwater harvesting. Rainwater harvesting is described as a method of collecting rainwater for later use, as opposed to letting it run off into the drainage and sewer systems. It’s commonly used in rural areas and on farms but is fast-becoming an alternative method of using water and … Continued