Jaymi Naciri

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An Insider’s Look at the Reality of Home Staging

1 month ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

When it comes to home staging, there are typically two buyer camps: The first thinks it’s a waste of money and doesn’t want to pay more to potentially make their home more attractive to buyers—even if their real estate agent says they’ll make it up (and then some). The second realizes the value and is willing to make that smart investment. But just how do those two contingents break down? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Profile of Home Staging provides some insight.
Bold Patterns: Tips for Using the Trend in Your Home

1 month ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri |Diana Dahlberg

Like florals? Great! Graphic patterns. Awesome. Stripes? Fantastic. Choose your poison. It’s all about graphic patterns today. The trick to making them look fresh is in the scale. Modern patterns are all about the oversized. Here are the tips to use to make your space sing. Start with the walls "In 2025, wallpaper design trends are embracing a harmonious blend of nature-inspired motifs, textured finishes, and innovative applications that transform interior spaces.
New Fixtures: The Easy, Affordable Update You’re Not Making to Your Bathroom

2 months ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Every year, the Cost Vs. Value Report from Remodeling magazine lays out an array of remodeling projects and their associated return on investment (ROI). A bathroom remodel always makes the list of popular projects, but the typical cost—more than $20,000 for a midrange remodel and almost $65,000 on the high end—can give homeowners pause. That’s why we are always looking for ways to make small changes for big impact in the bathroom. One of our favorites: new fixtures.
What Not To Do When Selling Your Home

2 months ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri |Bill Gassett

Unless you've never bought or sold a house before and have never looked at home listings or watched a single show about real estate (which is pretty hard these days), you have some semblance of an idea of how your home should look when you go to sell it. You probably also have a clue about how best to show off that home in photos (or, at least, you know the importance of showing off that home in photos), even if you personally lack the skill to take them yourself.
Should You Consider a Reverse Mortgage?

2 months ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

You’re retired, or about to be, with limited income and savings, but lots of equity in your home. It’s a familiar scenario. Many people in this position consider moving down or selling their home and renting—perhaps in a retirement community. Refinancing to take advantage of lower rates and/or take money out to pay off debts and have a cash cushion is another possible option. A reverse mortgage is another consideration, and one that offers a unique set of benefits—but also some potential downsides.
Top Tips to Make Your Offer Stick

2 months ago | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

It’s that time again, when the Spring real estate market starts to get hot (or gets even hotter, depending on how steamy your particular corner of the world is). Multiple-offer situations and selling prices that soar over asking prices are great for sellers, not so much for buyers. If you’re looking for an edge to ensure you get the home you want, we have some tips. Work with the right real estate agent You can’t underestimate the experience and skills of a quality real estate agent.
Buying a Home With Bad Credit: Can You Do It? Should You?

Dec 9, 2024 | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Only people with the very best credit will qualify to buy a home. Wait—that’s old-school thinking. Today, plenty of people buy homes with scores that are not in the good range (700 or up). But, poor credit is still one of the top reasons people fail to buy a home—or even try—because they simply assume they won’t qualify.
Realty Times - Selling Your Home For The Holidays? Don't Be A Curb Appeal Scrooge

Dec 5, 2024 | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Thanksgiving means turkey and all the trimmings and family get-togethers and football and the Macy's parade and eating until you can't breathe. It also means you're going to be seeing your neighbors up on ladders in the next few days putting up their holiday lights. If your house is currently for sale or if you're considering listing it, you may be wondering whether you should bother at all with holiday decorations this year. In a word: yes. But there's more to it than that.
The Best Celebrity Recipes for an Easy and Impressive Thanksgiving Dinner

Nov 7, 2024 | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

So you don't have a degree from Le Cordon Bleu. Or a Michelin star. Or a $47,000 stove (yes, they actually make a $47,000 stove). You can still cook Thanksgiving like a James Beard chef. No, really, you can. All you need is a little time, a lot of patience, and a menu that includes the best Thanksgiving dishes from the best celebrity chefs. These dishes also happen to be on the easy side of gourmet chef-ery. You can thank us later (we only accept bribes that are pumpkin flavored).
Save or Splurge? Where You Can Scrimp and Where You Should Put Your Sheckells When It Comes to Home

Oct 27, 2024 | realtytimes.com | Jaymi Naciri

Saving money is great. But saving money can also prove problematic. While a piece of furniture that’s not used a lot or a knickknack that is not prominently displayed might be fine, you want to be careful when pinching pennies if it means compromising on quality. Furniture This is a mixed bag. You can get away with an inexpensive coffee table, and you may be able to score a killer deal on a dining table that looks far more expensive than it is.