Gail Vinnal's Blog Posts

Are you aware that June is National Homeownership month? Probably not. Because you’re too busy working to afford the home you live in, whether you rent it or own it. Why should

When you’re shopping for a property, you probably have a list of must-have features for your dream home. But when you’re shopping for a home with your partner, your list of must

Is January the new April? When it comes to the real estate market, experts say yes. Regardless of whether that famous groundhog sees his shadow, a recent article on CNBC suggests

Buying a home is a rite of passage, and there are people who go through the process multiple times throughout their lifetimes. Even if you have a great agent, it can be a stressful process.

The home inspection is one of the last steps in the home selling process. But if something goes wrong and the home inspector finds issues with your property, it could give buyers reasons to

People who have been homeowners for a long time tend to forget how exciting and nerve-wracking it feels to buy a home for the first time. Once you’ve been through the process,

Curb appeal is extremely important when you’re selling a home—and it’s especially important now, in the midst of the pandemic, when the exterior of your home might be the only area

Autumn is here! And while fall is always a cozy time, this year, coziness has officially emerged as one of the biggest interior design trends of the autumn season. A recent article

Lesson #1 A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she

Between holiday travel, holiday parties, and hosting out-of-town guests, the holidays can be a busy time of year. And if you’re selling your home, you might be tempted to take your property

With home prices rising in many areas of the country, many people are worried that we’re headed for a housing crash like the one we suffered in 2008. But here’s the thing: it’s just

COVID-19 is still creating a lot of uncertainty—which has many homeowners wondering whether now is a good time to sell their home.Well, as it turns out, now isn’t just a good time to sell your

When we think of real estate, we tend to think of the positives: a place to call our own, beautiful interior design, and—if ratings are any indication—all the wildly entertaining real estate TV

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to selling your home—and for many sellers, those moving parts can cause a good amount of stress. But what are the most stressful parts of the

After putting their home search on hold during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are returning to the market ready and eager to purchase a home. But the biggest challenge facing them in

While the country is reopening and restrictions are being lifted, the quarantine experience is still fresh in many potential buyer’s minds—and many of those buyers are favoring spacious suburban

Your home’s exterior plays an important role in grabbing buyer’s attention and, ultimately, selling your property; like the old saying goes, “you only get to make a first impression once.”

Before you list your home for sale, it’s time to do a little work around the house – to prepare and make sure your home is seen in the best possible light. These “must-do” items are about

Everyone is being affected in some manner by the outbreak of Covid-19 coronavirus. During this time, buyers will have more questions than normal about the home buying process and their ability to

Is February the new April? When it comes to the real estate market, experts say yes.Regardless of whether that famous groundhog sees his shadow, a recent article on CNBC suggests spring

It looks like the upcoming year is going to be a strong one for the real estate market.In a recent article outlining their market forecast, Freddie Mac projected an overall optimistic view

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Today, more homeowners than ever are partnering with real estate agents to sell their home. According to the National Association of Realtors® recent Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, a whopping

When a market is hot, finding and buying a home can feel like an uphill battle. In a seller's market, homes go quickly. They can be on the market one day and gone the next. And on top of the

When it comes to pruning, when is the right time? Spring? Fall? Anytime? And that's the problem...there are so many options for so many different types of plants, bushes, and shrubs that it can be

If you're thinking about selling your home, the time to make the move is NOW. According to Realtor.com's recent Housing Shortage Report, the US is experiencing its most severe inventory shortage in

Ever had an agent deny to show you a home because you weren't pre-approved for a mortgage? It's not because they're mean, or they don't value your business... it's actually because they're looking

Are you interested in buying a short sale?Even if you aren’t, and you’re in the market to buy a house, you should know about “short sales”. There’s always a chance that a house you fall in

This story isn’t new, but it’s epic. Although its origin and authenticity can’t be verified, its message shouldn’t be ignored. So that you don’t miss it, here are the three main:

Buying a home is about to get a lot more expensive.According to a recent report from Freddie Mac, mortgage interest rates are predicted to rise in 2018. The rate for a 30-yr fixed-rate mortgage was.

Many potential homeowners think purchasing property is out of their reach. According to the National Association of Realtor's 2018 Aspiring Home Buyers Profile, 56% of non-owners claim an inability

Dear Real Estate,Remember when we first got together? People didn't think we’d last. Maybe they didn't always say it, but they thought it.“You could do so much better. Why would you be a real

Finding the house of your dreams might seem pretty easy.You know what you want and like. You feel like you will know the perfect house when you see it. The minute you find “the one”, it will be

There's no arguing there's costs associated with owning a home. But the adverse is also true; there are also definite costs associated with NOT owning a home.The benefits of buying vs. renting has

Millennials, which is the generation comprised of people born from 1980 to 1998, are buying homes at a much lower rate than previous generations in favor of renting or moving back in with their

Some potential buyers face roadblocks on the road to homeownership. But according to a recent report from Urban Institute, many of those roadblocks are self-created in the form of misconceptions