The Nowland Group

Do you find yourself coming home every day, wishing you had just a little bit more space to kick up your feet and relax? What’s holding you back from calling your real estate agent to do exactly that? It’s time that you finally stop settling and find a space that works with your lifestyle.

Are you in the process of searching for your next home, but don’t know how to start? Here are the top 3 tips on how to properly house hunt: 1 Get pre-approved for a mortgage. While this may seem too early it’s actually essential if you want to speed up the transaction process. Sellers will see that you are a trusted buyer, be more willing to negotiate, and you can get the keys to your dream home quicker! 2 Make a list of your non-negotiable must-haves. This will help yo...u focus your search and negotiate because you know exactly what you’re looking for. 3 Start online. Nowadays, people are selling more and more online. Doing preliminary research online will help you save time. Do you have other tips to add?

What are your top 3 New Year’s #Resolutions this year? Drop them down in the comments and see if anyone chose the same goals as you!

Investing in a home can be an intimidating thought, but trust that your bank account (and future self) will thank you later.

A new month calls for a new monthly to-do list. Don’t have one prepared yet? Try these three on for size: 1 As saddening as it is every single year, it’s time to take down the holiday decorations. But you can still have fun with decorations by keeping a wintery theme. 2 Create a home expense budget sheet for 2021 so that there are no surprises. This will also allow you to plan accordingly for any big plans/expenses for the year.... 3 If it’s time to move out, call your real estate agent! There’s no better time than now to start looking towards the future.

Though there are trends that definitely should stay in the late ‘90s/early 2000s (like frosted tips), shelf organizers are not one of them! Pantry like it’s 1999 and use items like woven baskets, vases, and ceramic cups to organize your pantry. As an added bonus, your pantry will look aesthetically pleasing! #WinWin

If you stepped into a home and saw 1 feature that makes you instantly turn the other direction, what would that feature be? For example, is it bright pink flooring and wallpaper? Is it not enough floor-to-ceiling windows? Or is it a huge fixer-upper?

Though it’s tempting to wait for that perfect moment to start something, the truth is: there’s no moment like right now. Happy #MLKDay, everyone!

January is often called the longest month of the year but it doesn’t have to be with a trusted #realestateagent! Get in touch today and watch January fly by before you know it, you’ll be in your dream home!

Happy #NewYearsDay! Some people say New Year’s resolutions are cliché, but they can still be a great way to get your head in the right mindset. Especially for setting your intentions for the new year. What are some of your goals for this year?

If every real estate agent had a dollar for every time they were asked, Is this the year to buy a house? they wouldn’t need commission anymore! In all honesty, while there is no way to make predictions for real estate, standing on the sidelines definitely won’t help you reach your dreams. Don’t wait any longer, let’s chat today.

Have you visited a place that made you feel rejuvenated and inspired? A place where you would love to go back to ASAP? While traveling every day to that location may not be feasible, you can still bring that feeling into your own home. Your home is a sanctuary and should inspire you every day like your paradise getaway. ... This could mean adding textures and patterns that are typical of that area, decor pieces you saw often, and colors that you loved while visiting.

It’s finally a #newyear, and there’s no doubt that everyone is hoping for a stronger year than last.

Are you a buyer trying to navigate a seller’s market? It can be a difficult and confusing process, so here are some steps you can follow to find your dream home. Is there anything missing from this list that you would add?

It’s #DaylightSavingsTime! Don't fall back into old habits but do use that ONE extra hour to search for your next home.

Happy Halloween everyone! What are your plans for this year’s Halloween? Staying inside to hand out candy, hosting a Halloween party in your own home, or turning off the lights and pretending like no one’s home?

Definition time! Today’s lexicon is escrow Escrow is a super common word in real estate because it’s essential. An escrow is a legal arrangement where a third party temporarily holds the property or deposit until a specific condition has been met of the home-buying process.... The reason why escrow is important is that it: 1 Protects the homeowner’s home until all conditions are met on the buyer’s side 2 Protects the buyer’s deposit until all conditions are completed

Is there anything more true than this statement? Well, okay your dog comes in a VERY close second. Who’s dreaming about this statement to be true one day?... Why wait any longer? Let’s find your dream home.

Earth tones are far from drab or boring. In fact, they can be quite the opposite. Smart use of the color palette roots you back to nature which creates a soothing environment that's also very versatile. To keep things interesting, add pops of vibrant tones orange is an amazing choice and interesting textures wood or velvets are great selections to create bold eye-catching statements.

Here’s a fun, but quite challenging game: In ONE emoji, comment below how you feel about fall.

"Fun" fact of the day: did you know that home values in the U.S. have increased 7.2% since 2018 according to Clear Capital? And though we’ve been seeing a slow down in 2020 the beginning of this year marking the slowest growth rate (2.5%) since 2013 according to daveramsey.com the National Association of Realtors suggests taking advantage of the time right now. The housing market is a temporary softening with an expected strong rebound.

Here’s a nutritious recipe for a #PumpkinSpiceLatte so that you can celebrate fall the right way, every day! Recipe adapted from Abbey’s Kitchen. Ingredients: 2 shots espresso (or decaf, if desired) 1.5 tbsp pumpkin puree... 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Maple syrup to taste 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk Directions: In a mug, mix the espresso with pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin spice, and maple syrup Steam vanilla almond milk and mix it in Top with crushed graham crackers, pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon

What can a #RealEstateAgent bring to the table that a #ForSaleByOwner (#FSBO) can’t? Besides basically being a therapist (how did real estate agents get roped into that by the way?), they are trained to be... Experts at marketing... Excellent negotiators Have a trained background and experience working in the field So, while tempting to be your own seller to mitigate lost commission costs, you run the risk of not getting the maximum profit out of your home, or worse missing the mark completely and not being able to make the sale.

Halloween is just around the corner what has been your best Halloween costume so far?

Everyone could always use more spice and everything nice. Do something nice for your local businesses and share your favorite place to get a PSL or apple cider so everyone can get some of that spice!

What if you absolutely fell in love with a home it checks off every single checkbox on your wish list. But then you discovered that several people had moved out because they heard strange noises. And they couldn’t shake off this chilling feeling they got as soon as they moved in. That's when you discovered that it could be haunted... Would you still buy it?

Not sure if you’re ready to purchase an investment property? Here are 3 signs that you are definitely ready: 1 You have enough savings about 30-35% of the purchase price. This will show loan lenders that you are able to pay the down payment, a few months worths of payments, and will continue to work on investing in your property.... 2 You're ready and capable of taking on another big responsibility. It takes a lot of time and effort to get involved in the real estate market and so you want to make sure you have the time, capabilities, and desire to tackle it head-on. 3 You understand how to allocate your investments. You’ll more than likely have to budget for repairs, vacancies, and even a team to work with you. Understand how to budget efficiently and effectively. Now who’s ready?!