Jaymi Naciri

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Realty Times - One Story or Two Story? The Advantages—and Disadvantages—of Each.

1 week ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Do you dream of a rambling ranch home? Perhaps the two-story place you grew up in is serving as inspiration for your home search. There are some homebuyers who insist they want a one-story home and those who wouldn’t dream of buying something without stairs. Are you open to either? Do you feel like the right home will “speak” to you regardless of the number of floors? Let’s take a look at some of the realities of living of both, with a few things you may not have thought of.
Clever Ways To Give Your Small Bathroom Some Pop And Make It Look Larger

1 week ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Small bathroom? It doesn't have to be short on style. And it doesn't have to feel like a cave either. Many of the same tips for creating a standout space will also help to make it feel bigger. Cover those walls The old-school wallcovering is back in a big way, and you don't need a big space to make it work. In fact, the right print and some complementary details can make a small bathroom the most impactful room in the home.
Mistakes Buyers Make When Searching for Their First Home, and How to Avoid Them

1 week ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Many starter-home purchases are driven primarily by price, which is understandable. But, there are so many other considerations involved in finding the right place, like square footage and location, to name just a few of the most consequential. When looking for your first home, it’s critical to keep the most important considerations in mind so you don’t find yourself going down a real estate rabbit hole. Remember these common buyer mistakes to keep you on track.
How to Make Your Backyard Feel Like a Resort

1 week ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Once summer arrives, we all go into vacation mode, right? But why should we only get to enjoy that feeling for a few weeks every year?! With a few simple updates to your outdoor space, you can be living that resort life all season long—and maybe even extend your summer well into the fall!Multiple seating areasAn area for dining, another for lounging, maybe some seating around the fireplace or fire pit—now you have an outdoor space that’s perfect for entertaining, but also useful for every day.
Realty Times - How to Make Sure Your Home Closes Escrow—Seller’s Version

2 weeks ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

You just heard those magic words: “We have a deal.” Now, you just have to get through escrow and you can move on to the next stage in your life. That means making sure your home doesn’t end up back on the market. Here are 6 steps you can take both before you list and during the escrow process to make sure everything goes smoothly all the way to closing. 1.
Realty Times - How to Make Sure You Don’t Fall out of Escrow—Buyer’s Version

2 weeks ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

How do you protect your purchase and make sure you get to the finish line? These four tips will help. 1. Prepare yourself for the inspection Especially if you’re buying an older home, there are bound to be some surprises in the inspection report. The sale fail trend is particularly pronounced for older homes.
The 7 Worst Mistakes You Can Make While Renovating And How To Avoid Them

2 weeks ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Everyone wants to renovate. And now more than ever, they want to do it themselves. While all that remodeling is great for the economy and also, presumably, for individuals' home equity, problems can arise when homeowners take on tasks themselves without the proper training or preparation. Keeping renovations on track is simple - if you know what to look out for so you can avoid big mistakes. Overestimating your skill Tiling looks easy, right? Why not do the entire bathroom, floors and walls.
Affordable Alternatives To A Standard In-ground Pool

2 weeks ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

It's hot, the kids were bored well before summer even officially began, and you're not loving the idea of hanging out at the community pool this year. Sure, you could build your own pool. But you don't exactly have an extra 75k burning a hole in your pocket. What's a swimmer to do? We have ideas. Spool A “normal” in-ground pool can be pricey, “depending on the pool type, shape, size of the pool, and degree of customization for your pool,” said . You can save a ton of money by going small.
Smart Tips to Pay Your Mortgage off Early

3 weeks ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

New data shows that nearly 40 percent of all homes in the United States are owned free and clear. When many a real estate dream is focused on the idea of buying a home and staying just long enough to earn enough equity to move up to something bigger and better, this may come as somewhat of a surprise.
Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe During Summer

1 month ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Does your house turn into summer camp as soon as school gets out? Does it seem like you’re hosting the whole neighborhood on a daily basis? It’s great to be the “fun house”—the one where everybody wants to hang out. But, if that means you’re going to have a bunch of people coming through the door (especially children), there are some precautions you’re going to want to take to help keep everyone safe and keep you from being sued or on the hook for expensive medical treatments—or worse.