May, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE

• → I Am Selling! Why Would I Put Money into a House I am Leaving?
• → What Should You Know About Homeowners Associations?
• → Pending Home Sales Declined 6.3% in April
• → 9 Curb Appeal Improvements To Help Sell Your Home for Top Dollar
• → Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

I Am Selling! Why Would I Put Money into a House I am Leaving?

I would say this is the most frequently occurring questions professional stagers field every day! On the surface you can certainly understand why the question is raised repeatedly. There are many reasons to support the process of staging a property prior to bringing it to the public for review. Let’s look at a few of them.

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What Should You Know About Homeowners Associations?

If you’re thinking about moving, there are a lot of factors to consider aside from the house itself.

Homeowners associations are one example. Living in a community with a homeowners association can have its benefits but also its downsides.

It’s important to be well-aware of the implications of living in a community with a homeowners association before you make an offer on a house.

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Pending Home Sales Declined 6.3% in April

Pending home sales decreased 6.3% in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. All four U.S. regions experienced month-over-month losses in transactions. Year-over-year, contract signings rose in the Midwest but descended in the Northeast, South and West – with the West suffering the greatest loss.

"At this critical stage of the housing market, it is all about mortgage rates," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "Despite an increase in housing inventory, we are not seeing higher home sales. Lower mortgage rates are essential to bring home buyers back into the housing market."

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9 Curb Appeal Improvements To Help Sell Your Home for Top Dollar

First impressions matter when you’re getting ready to sell a house. Your home’s curb appeal can help you earn top dollar—or it can send buyers running for the hills.

Even if the inside of your home is decked out with a top-of-the-line kitchen and bathrooms to die for, a dingy exterior will send the wrong message. These are the exterior projects you need to tackle before you list your house for sale.

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Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

Homeownership has long been considered a cornerstone of financial stability—but in today’s housing market, that assumption is under pressure.

Mortgage rates remain stubborn, home prices are high, and affordability is still out of reach for many. It’s no wonder more people are wondering: Should I rent instead?

The best answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your decision to buy should be based on your financial readiness, long-term goals, and current market realities. To help you decide, we've gathered the latest data and asked real estate professionals across the country to weigh in.

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