If you know what the market activity is at any given time, it will dictate when would be the best time to move forward with your planned real estate venture. Supply and demand of homes will influence availability and price. The statistics that we provide you will help you select the right time to buy or sell your home. Here are some useful tips for buyers and sellers.

As a seller, you will want to list your home when available inventory is low so that you can entertain more buyers and be more aggressive with pricing. As a buyer, you will want to shop for a home when there is plenty of inventory to pick from. More homes on the market means you are better able to negotiate the price.

Interest rates will also influence your timing and determine which home you can afford. Low rates allow sellers to be more assertive on pricing because more buyers can qualify to buy their homes.

Buying or selling a home in the late spring or early fall makes a lot of sense, but is not always most advantageous. Sellers have more competition around this time, so consider listing your home during less market activity. If you are a buyer, choosing to shop for a home at a different time means you will have fewer buyers to compete with and yet still be able see a reasonable inventory of homes.

If you are wondering when is the best time for you to buy or sell a home, call or email us, and we’ll update you on the present market activity and how it may affect your timing. We are always here to help.

The mastermind behind the project is Okuda San Miguel, a painter who has dedicated his artistic career to bringing color into everyday spaces across the globe. His previous works have regularly involved turning drab buildings and bare walls into places of beauty with colorful murals featuring geometric patterns, nature, people, and famous iconography. The colossal scale of his latest work meant it was always destined to be something unique, but as the work began to escalate, the special mission Miguel added to the project brought the entire piece to a whole new level.

In partnership with a local organization working to create jobs for local people with special needs, Miguel assembled a team of artists with learning disabilities to help create the magnificent artworks. His aim was to provide them with a chance to communicate through the medium of painting and visual art, contributing to what he describes as a “universal church” existing for everyone regardless of race, religion, or gender.

The impressive undertaking has grown into a gallery of 10 different cement silos in collaboration with artists of many nationalities, and the next goal of the project is to transform the silos’ empty interiors to match the beauty of the colorful new exteriors.

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat and chop into bite-size pieces when cool enough to handle. Return to skillet. Stir in reserved zucchini, garlic and tomatoes. Cook until fragrant. Add Parmesan, cream, and lemon juice. Cook for 4 minutes.

Fill boats with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Cook until cheese bubbles, then for 10 minutes more.

Pep up with paint. A fresh coat of paint can go a long way in sprucing up your space. Perhaps there is an accent wall that could really use a pop of color, or maybe it is time to change the color scheme of a specific room. Either way, a can of paint, a roller, and some old-fashioned elbow grease are all you need.

While you’ve got that paintbrush in your hand … Paint something that you don’t like. That may sound a little odd, but if you have grown a little tired of an old dresser or dining table, you could paint it to give it a new lease on life. Check out YouTube for a smorgasbord of helpful tutorials.

Find your light. You would be surprised just how much the lighting in your home can boost or reduce your mood. Swap out old fixtures or forgo harsh overhead lighting in favor of a smattering of flattering lamps. You could pick up a few bargains online.

Cultivate an indoor jungle. Plants are a great way to add some life to your surroundings. Beyond their aesthetic value, they reduce toxins in the air to improve air quality. Peace lilies, aloe vera, ivy, and rubber plants are all great examples of flora that purify the air.

Unleash your inner artist. Make your wall a canvas and display some eye-catching art. It doesn’t need to break the bank. You could get painting yourself and create tailor-made pieces that fit in with your color scheme.

Are you looking for more ideas to improve your home and increase its value? Be sure to call or email us. We are always here for you and happy to help. We can also refer you to contractors if you are considering more extensive remodeling.

Block out days for yourself in advance to specifically have a slow morning, spend time outside, go on an adventure, see friends, and not worry about that shelf you were meaning to put up or that room you were going to paint. While it’s a concept alien to many, actively banning yourself from being “productive” for a day here or there can work wonders for your mental health if planned and done at the right time.

Afford yourself the freedom to care a little less about your appearance and appreciate the liberation of loose clothing. One of the joys of a vacation is that we stop worrying about how smart we look for a few weeks, swapping out proper shoes for flip-flops, busting out the sun dress, and not bothering with makeup routines.

Get to the water! Whether it’s reading by the river, riding a pedal boat on a lake in the park, swimming in the sea, or just setting up a paddling pool in your backyard, everything seems slightly more calming when you’re near water. See if you can make a conscious effort to fit a water-based activity into some of your days off this year.

Eat some exciting food you wouldn’t normally try! A huge part of our time away revolves around the exciting food we get to eat. Obviously, part of that comes from someone else cooking it, but trying something different that looks and tastes beautiful can be hugely rewarding.