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Home Staging Tips
As far as staging your home to potential buyers goes, we all know that outward appearances do matter if you want them to your home in a good way. So, if you’re thinking of selling up, see these tips on how to stage your home in the best light possible.Ensure your home...
The Future of the Housing Market
Will the housing market eventually crash? A December 2024 article by Marco Santarelli of Norada Real Estate Investments takes a look at the latest trends.The Pending Home Sales Index tracks the number of homes that are under contract to be sold, courtesy of the...
Happy 5 Year Anniversary to Exodus Realty
January marks the 5-year business anniversary for Exodus Realty of Greensburg.What began as a real estate office of two has blossomed into an office of a dozen agents, with a focus on helping local residents and the community alike.“We work hard to find that perfect...
Exodus Welcomes Two New Agents
Exodus Realty of Greensburg is pleased to announce the addition of two new agents.Claire Dennett joins the Exodus family, bringing extensive generational experience with her. “I grew up in the real estate world. My grandmother worked in real estate, and my mother has...
How To Choose A Real Estate Agent
Finding the right professional to help you buy or sell your home can be a bit daunting. Sally Tunmer of HomeLight.com offers some suggestions that could help you along the way–and no doubt lead you to one of the knowledgeable experts at Exodus Realty.Tunmer’s 17 steps...
Exodus Team Supports Local Law Enforcement
Exodus Realty Greensburg recently presented a token of thanks to local police and sheriff representatives in appreciation for all that area law enforcement does to keep our community safe.The Exodus team handed out gift cards for a complimentary meal at Carriage on...
Winning a Bidding War
With a low inventory of homes for sale, bidding wars may be common. In her June 7 article for US New & World Report, Maryalene LaPonsie offers suggestions on “How to Win a Bidding War on a House.” LaPonsie’s suggestions...
Spring Moving Tips
Spring is a popular time to move. If you’re in the midst of the moving process, consider some of these tips to help your move go smoothly. Some tips are gathered from Peggy Wang of BuzzFeed. Others are just personal experience:Write down a list of all the places...
Money-Saving Home-Buying Tips
If you’re looking to buy a home this spring, daveramsay.com offers some money-saving advice to help you make financially prudent decisions: Set a budget and stick to it. Ideally, your monthly house payment should be no more than...
Monthly Maintenance Tasks
11 MUST-DO MONTHLY MAINTENANCE TASKS The smart way to maintain a home in tip-top shape is with a monthly check-up: a brief list of simple tasks you can deal with in less than an hour. By doing this regularly, you’ll catch...
Exodus Welcomes New Agent
Exodus Realty Greensburg is pleased to welcome Jody Westerfeld as its newest real estate broker.A native of Greensburg, Jody is a “hometown type of girl, so joining a hometown brokerage was the right choice for me,” she said.“I have always had a love for homes. I am...
Starting Your Next Chapter: Moving and Downsizing Advice for Seniors
Many seniors choose to move into a smaller house after the kids move out or once retirement gets closer. Moving involves a lot of steps, such as finding the perfect small home, planning your moving budget and downsizing your...
Mortgage Musings
With what have been some historically low mortgage rates, mortgage expert and editor Leslie Cook from money.com offers some solid food for thought: If you’re wondering whether you should consider refinancing your home, Cook...
Exodus Realty Owner Celebrates 30 Years in the Industry
Exodus Realty Broker/Owner Andrea Dennett recently reached a milestone anniversary in the real estate industry. She’s been helping people find the perfect home for 30 years now.“I enjoy it just as much today as when I first began,” said Dennett. “My favorite thing...
Exodus Realty Introduces a New Agent
Exodus Realty of Greensburg is proud to announce the addition of a new agent.Amy Bryant joins the staff of Exodus Realty as a new real estate broker. Amy is very familiar with a large cross section of southeastern Indiana. She is a native of southern Rush County who...
To Buy or Rent?
Buy or rent? This is a topic that can be a real struggle. Consider some of these pros and cons to help you make the best decision for your situation:Renting a home means your monthly payments aren’t likely fixed. Rent costs often rise with the start of each new...
Lending Language Lessons
Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved: What’s the Difference?If you’re in the market for a new home and know you’ll need a mortgage, you may want to start your search by getting pre-qualified. When you talk with a lender in the early stages of your home search, the lender...
Homeowner’s Insurance: Uncovering What Is and Isn’t Covered
“Policy exclusion” is insurance lingo for “it isn’t covered.” If you’ve got homeowner’s insurance, don’t assume everything and/or every incident is covered—there may be some exclusions that you aren’t aware of. According to Brad Hanna, MBA, CPCU, CAC, CRM, ARM, ARe,...
Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows–Again
Based on data from Freddie Mac, Realtor Magazine is reporting that the 30-year fixed rate mortgage has set another record low—for the 13th time this year. For the week ending November 19th, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate...
Tiny Baths Don’t Have To Be A Big Problem
Got a tiny bathroom that you want to remodel? Deborah Kearns at realtor.com has researched the best ways to get the most out of your tiny space, based on advice from two New York-based design experts:Smart storage—It’s always a great idea to purge. Beyond getting rid...