Real Estate News with Marquita

09/28/2022

🤔 Is buying a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home different than buying a home listed with a real estate agent? Is the process easier or harder? Here’s what you can expect when looking to buy an FSBO home.

3 THINGS YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN YOU BUY A FOR SALE BY OWNER HOME

1. THE SELLER WILL WORK WITH YOUR AGENT
A majority of sellers know you’ve worked with your agent closely for weeks (months?) before coming across their FSBO home and will gladly compensate your agent as any other seller would do.

2. BE PREPARED TO MEET THE OWNERS FACE-TO-FACE
The biggest difference between an FSBO home and one listed by an agent is that you’ll get to meet the owners face-to-face rather than meet with an agent when looking at the home.

3. FSBO SELLERS MUST STILL ABIDE BY THE LAW
As with any other home sale, there are laws the FSBO sellers must abide by. If the law says a seller has to inspect the home, make repairs, or disclose any problems, then the FSBO seller must oblige.

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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09/21/2022

💸 Looking to breathe new life into a room without spending a fortune?

🔻 Here are several ideas to help you makeover any room on a budget.

Visit local thrift stores
Thrift stores are a great place to find things to redecorate with on the cheap.

A bold entryway
Make quite a statement when guests first walk into your home by creating a striking entryway.

A natural touch
Give any room a natural touch by adding woven accents around the room.

Repurpose old furniture into something new
If you have an old dresser you don’t use anymore, you can turn it into the living room’s entertainment center very easily.

Behind the couch
Give an old shelving unit a new job by painting it and placing it behind the couch.

Balance lights and darks
To keep a room bright and inviting, be sure to balance dark furniture with lighter wall and accent colors.

Multi-purpose furnishings
For instance, a sturdy dining room table can serve as both a place to eat and a place to work if space is limited in the home.

Diy projects
The internet is full of diy tutorials for all sorts of things.

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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09/14/2022

🏢 Commercial leases are anything but straightforward. Here are the four common types.

🌟One or a combination of types may work best for you.

1. THE GROSS LEASE
Often called a full-service lease, the gross lease is a fixed monthly payment that might include the tenant paying utilities as well.

2. THE TRIPLE NET LEASE
Not especially attractive to tenants but highly beneficial to landlords, the triple net lease passes on the majority of expenses to the tenant.

3. THE MODIFIED NET LEASE
This lease is designed to suit both landlord and tenant as needs vary.

4. THE PERCENTAGE LEASE
The percentage lease requires that the tenant pay a base monthly rent payment plus a percentage of the business’s monthly sales volume.

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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09/07/2022

🎨 Looking for something that makes a bold statement for your gallery wall?

😉 This is exactly what you’ve been looking for!

1. Line Art Isn’t A New Concept
Line art isn’t new. In fact, versions of this now-popular trend date back to caveman days when hieroglyphics adorned cave walls as a form of communication.

2. The Most Popular Line Art Pieces
These designs are often created with a single bold black line that loops and swirls around the canvas until it forms a sketch-like, expressive image.

Placing one of these minimalist pieces in your home adds a subtle, high-contrast focal point to any room..

If neutrals are more your thing, line art can also make the statement you’re seeking as the black-and-white design complements a neutral backdrop as well.

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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09/07/2022

Today we celebrate the labor that built up this great nation 🇺🇸

From field to field and desk to desk... it was built hand in hand together 🙌

Happy Labor Day

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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08/31/2022

🔍 Looking for a new place and want to save money?

👇 Below we discuss the five things you need to do if you hope to get a discount on your monthly rent.

1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Check out other rental properties in the area and find out what the going rent is with them.

2. SWEETEN THE DEAL
Give your landlord more reason to lower your rent by offering incentives to do so.

3. ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
When doing a walk-through with the landlord, be sure to ask the right questions to gauge how willing he’d be to lowering the rent if asked.

BE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The better you look to a landlord as the ideal tenant, the more likely he will do what he can to get you into the apartment.

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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08/24/2022

❗So, you want to invest in a condo? Here are four important questions to ask yourself first.

4 Things To Ask Yourself Before Investing In Condos

1. What stipulations does the lender require? For instance, many lenders require 20-25 percent down (this usually applies to most real estate investments – condo or otherwise).

2. How long do you intend to keep ownership of the condo? Condos tend to appreciate slower than individual real estate properties. Of course, the area and the market have something to do with appreciation as well

3. What do hoa fees cover and who pays them homeowner’s association (hoa) hoas are typically in charge of things like sewer, water, garbage, exterior maintenance, lawn care, security, a rec center, pool, and more.

4. Will you manage the condo yourself or hire a property manager?
If you choose to manage the building yourself, you’ll need to set firm rules in the lease agreement as to your operating hours and where/who to contact after hours or when you’re out of town.

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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08/19/2022

🥰 Kindness Is The Key
🤗 Love Is The Language

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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08/17/2022

🏠 Tired of the same old, same old when it comes to your home? Is your home feeling a little bleak and dreary these days?

🔆 Here are several ideas that will brighten and refresh its look and feel.

1. Take Advantage Of Natural Lighting Sources
Instead of turning on the lights when you get up in the morning, throw open the shades and let the sunshine in.

2. Consider Light Colored Furniture
Try choosing furnishings in whites, light grays, and beiges, to brighten any room.

3. Let Nature Inspire You
Think wicker, cotton, woven materials, etc. for décor and accent pieces to give your home the freshness of nature.

4. Bring The Outdoors In
One of the best ways to freshen your space – literally – is adding potted plants and flowers.

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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08/10/2022

✨ Since your rental property belongs to your landlord, your lease probably includes rules for how you should leave the unit when you move. If you’re not sure what they are, the list below should give you a good starting point.

👇Tips To Consider About Cleaning Your Rental When You Move Out

1. Consult your lease

2. Repair any damage

3. Be honest about damages you can’t fix

4. Hire a cleaning crew

5. Know the laws on security deposit withholdings

Marquita White | eXp Realty
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08/05/2022

✨ Give your space a fresh look and feel with these helpful tips.

1. Let The Light Shine In
Instead of flipping the switch to turn on the lights in the morning, pull the curtains back and let the light shine in.

2. Lighten Up Your Furniture
Light-colored furniture can make your living room look and feel clean and fresh.

3. Let Nature Be Your Guide
Choose natural fabrics and elements such as wicker, woven baskets, cotton, wood grain, etc. to invoke an airy and light feel.

4. Embrace Pops Of Color
Bold colors like pink, orange, yellow, and neons may be outside your comfort zone, but they sure can give any room that rejuvenating touch it needs.

5. Bring The Outdoor In
If you’re not a plant person or you tend to kill them, look for ones that don’t require much care at all.

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