With Spring just a few days away (March 20th!), any real estate agent will tell you that now is the best time to list your home (according to Zillow, late Spring is the optimal time to list). On a practical level, this makes perfect sense -- nicer weather tends to highlight the better qualities of a property, and people are more likely to be out and about when it's sunny outside, birds are chirping, and flowers are blooming.
I would also like to think that there's a deeper, more intangible reason at work -- and that Spring is also about rebirth and renewal. It's the time when the muted grays and browns of winter are dotted with vibrant bursts of green and pink. It's the season when the things that seemed lifeless and dormant are suddenly awake and budding with new life. For many, it's a time to come out of hibernation, out of our cocoons to step into a season with a new sense of purpose and resolve. And often, those ready for new beginnings and fresh starts are the ones who shop for homes.
That's my theory, anyway :)
How about you? What are you doing to reset, refresh, and renew this Spring? I've started this new season by re-committing to my business' social media campaign (probably not a newsflash: learning new skills is hard!). Here's hoping we all embrace this new season with a new sense of purpose.
Helpful Home Tips: Tax Edition
HOW LONG TO KEEP YOUR TAX RECORDS
Here’s a checklist to help you decide what tax and home records to keep
DON'T PANIC! YOU CAN DO YOUR TAXES ERROR FREE. hERE'S HOW
Experts list the tax deduction mistakes that homeowners often make.
ARE YOU GETTING THE HOME TAX DEDUCTIONS YOU'RE ENTITLED TO?
Here are the tax tips you need to get a jump on your returns.
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Market Update
Solano County Trends - December 2016 & January 2017
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California Trends - December 2016 & January 2017
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One Last Thing
Not all home improvement projects are created equal. If you're looking to put your home on the market this Spring, here are some ways to get the most bang for your buck when investing in your home.
