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Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price,...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20236 min read
Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You Decide
Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20237 min read
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20235 min read
10 Staging Secrets From the Pros for a Quick Home Sale at Top Dollar
According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20238 min read
Top 7 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your Home
Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20236 min read
Real Home Value Calculator: Assessed Value vs Market Value
Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20235 min read
5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up
A common thought in real estate is never list your home in the winter offseason. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20235 min read
Top 12 Apps for Homeowners and Renters
More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20237 min read
5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20235 min read
What’s Your Home Actually Worth? Discover What Buyers Will Pay in Today’s Market
It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20236 min read
Serious About Selling? 5 Steps to Make Your Home the Best on the Block
We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20235 min read
Everything You Need to Know About iBuyers and the “Instant Cash Offer”
Technology is changing the way we do almost everything, and real estate transactions are no exception. In fact, a new crop of tech...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20235 min read
Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide
Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom...
David Cross
Dec 21, 20236 min read
The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring An Amazing Real Estate Agent
Serving Hilton Head Island | Bluffton | Hardeeville | Beaufort David & Dale Cross, Realtors & Real Estate Lifestyle Experts 843.533.8125...
David Cross
Dec 20, 20231 min read
Are You Covered? A Homeowner’s Insurance Guide
No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on...
David Cross
Nov 1, 20236 min read
5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes...
David Cross
Oct 31, 20235 min read
WHY REAL ESTATE INVESTING Makes (Dollars and) Sense!
There are a lot of “gurus” out there who promise to teach you how to “get rich quick” through real estate investing. While much of what...
David Cross
Oct 31, 20233 min read
How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be...
David Cross
Oct 24, 20237 min read
10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property....
David Cross
Oct 24, 20236 min read
Finding a New Home for Your Next Stage of Life
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most
David Cross
Oct 13, 20237 min read
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