What Is a Realtor?
Realtor, real estate agent, salesperson, broker – there are many names and although there is a lot of overlap in the responsibilities of these roles, there are significant differences. And how do you choose the right Realtor for you? Thanks to this realtor.com article, we can help explain the differences and give you a list of questions you should consider when “shopping around” for your perfect Realtor!
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How to Declutter Before Moving
About to move into a new home? There is definitely one thing you MUST do: Declutter BEFORE moving. There is no better excuse to get rid of dead weight than an upcoming move. Check out this realtor.com article for tips.
Back to School!
Local public K-12 schools start back today! Parents, (some) children & teens and the Oxford-Lafayette community are excited to get back to a more routine schedule. We thought we’d share a bit about our two largest public school systems in the Oxford-Lafayette community.
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What is a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)?
Many sellers do not want to sell their home, but want to use their home’s equity to get some needed funds. Like a home equity loan, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows you to borrow money using the equity in your home as collateral. Let’s learn more about HELOCs from this realtor.com article.
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Selling an Inherited Home
Homes go up for sale for a variety of reasons, but one of the most challenging is when the property owner has died—leaving family members scrambling to figure out what to do with the house. Selling an inherited home comes with distinct challenges. Let’s learn more in this realtor.com article.
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Sellers: Neighbors Who Can Block Your Sale
In a perfect world, nothing external could affect your home’s value. As long as you’ve taken care of your home and have it in tip-top shape, you should have no problem selling, right? Just don’t forget about the neighbors. Here are 3 common types of difficult neighbors—and advice for handling them when your house is on the market.
11 Tips for Hiring Quality Movers
Choosing a quality mover is a BIG deal and we’re here to share a few tips. *Thanks to moving.com (part of the realtor.com network).
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Let us MANAGE your property! We specialize in 3 month, 6 month and 12 month rentals. Contact Meredith Killens, our property manager, today to learn more and EXPERIENCE the Neighborhood Realty difference.
Tax Deductions for Landlords
Own rental property? With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in place until January 2026, there are many deductions that rental property owners can claim. Check out this realtor.com article for more information.
6 Tax Benefits to Owning a Home
Tax season is upon us! The due date to file is April 15, 2024 for your 2023 taxes. Let’s take a look at this realtor.com article that breaks down all the tax breaks homeowners should be aware of when they file their taxes this year.
Away for Spring Break? Tips to Protect your Home
Spring Break starts this weekend! With Ole Miss and local schools out March 11-15, we thought we would share some tips for protecting your home while you are away.
6 Outdated Habits Sellers Should Reset in 2024
If you’ve decided to sell your home this year, then it’s high time to make sure you’re in the right mindset to make it happen. Because let’s face it: Even in the best market conditions, selling a home can be a complex and stressful process. To help, this realtor.com article asked real estate agents what outdated habits home sellers should give up for good.
Best Selling Advice for 2024
The housing market was not a level playing field in 2023. Some sellers felt “locked-in” to their low mortgage interest rates and some sellers felt they could sell their home for a high price, but would not be able to afford to buy another home. 2024 is predicted to offer a better market for both buyers and sellers. This realtor.com article shares the 6 best articles of advice and tips for sellers in 2023 that could help sellers in 2024.
Homestead Exemption – Why File?
Homestead Exemption gives home owners a tax break in the state of Mississippi. You can only file homestead on one property, your main residence, and you must file January 2-April 1 in the Lafayette county Chancery building (the Assessor/Tax Collector’s Office).
Pandemic Trends That Are Here to Stay
During the height of the Covid pandemic, everyone was looking for more space (a larger home with more land, a home office, a home gym and more outdoor spaces to hang with friends). Many of those trends are still going strong. Let’s take a look at this realtor.com article that shares the pandemic trends that are here to stay and those that are over.
Season’s Greetings!
What a wonderful year for us at Neighborhood Realty. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season!