The bright economic news that began this summer may have wilted a bit in the July heat, but as the month drew to a close, Mesa County real estate watchers have reason to doubt that some of the more dour expectations will materialize. Especially worries about a possible replay of the Great Recession’s rush of foreclosures seems improbable for a number of powerful reasons.
Today's Mesa County house hunters are using the web more than ever—and more than ever, they're running into seemingly omnipresent "Zillow." It's unavoidable because Zillow ads are everywhere—often in the first and/or second position on the search engine results pages. With annual revenue topping $2 billion, the e-commerce mega-company can afford it.
In the days before COVID-19, had you asked most people how a pandemic might affect the homebuying public in Mesa County, a fair majority would probably have replied something along the lines of “Well—it probably wouldn’t be good.”
There used to be little debate when it came to the kind of houseplants Mesa County homeowners preferred. For the finishing touches they provide, the gracious choice was always the live variety. Artificial greenery and florals were easily dismissed as “fakes”—regarded as second-rate solutions in home décor.
Yahoo’s “Money” tab is a source Mesa County readers can visit for non-technical reportage on the latest U.S. economic developments. Last week it led with a surprisingly upbeat look at residential real estate: “Homebuyers rush back in droves despite coronavirus pandemic.”
By definition, the best Mesa County real estate agent for you is the one who sells your Mesa County home soonest, for the highest price, and with a minimum of hassle. Because you have to designate the one who will be your exclusive listing agent, you can’t ever prove how all the others would have fared.
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Container plants are an easy way to create that important curb appeal - the "wow" factor as potential buyers pull up outside. Here are some important tips!
A seller of ours tried Zillow’s 'Instant Offer' program, which touts, "skip the hassle, sell to Zillow." Check out Zillow's offer - YIKES!
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you should know that there's no better than now. Here are 3 reasons selling now might be better than waiting.