Marilee Nickelson Realtor

03/17/2025

Why chase rainbows when your pot of gold is right here? Let's find your new home!

This St. Patrick's Day, remember that investing in a new home is like discovering a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

02/28/2025

For more information, consult your tax professional and download IRS Publication 523.

The key to minimizing capital gains tax is increasing your home's cost basis, which is done by tracking capital improvements made over the years.

02/19/2025

- Unlike iBuyers, a real estate agent provides personalized guidance, local market expertise, and has a fiduciary responsibility to represent the seller's best interests throughout the selling process.

Selling to an iBuyer provides convenience, but homeowners must carefully weigh the trade-off between a quick sale and potentially sacrificing thousands in home equity.

02/11/2025

Believe it or not, finding the right property is harder than finding the money to finance it.

Discover 8 creative financing strategies to maximize your investment potential in single-family rental units - watch our video to learn how to turn opportunities into profitable outcomes!

02/10/2025

You can be the among the first to know about new listings regardless of whether you are ready to buy now or not.

Want to be notified when the new listings hit the market just like agents are? I can put you on a list to automatically receive them.

02/05/2025

As your dedicated real estate agent, I encourage you to seize the opportunity to buy a home now—don't wait for rates to drop, as today's prices could rise, and you can always refinance later!

The best time to buy a home is when you're ready, and the current market conditions are favorable for those willing to make a move. Secure your future today and get ahead of the crowd.

01/31/2025

The holding costs of a property - including expenses incurred during repairs, marketing, and resale—can be significant and should be carefully factored into your budget.

As a rule of thumb, investors looking to flip properties should aim to pay no more than 70% of the property's after-repair value (ARV), minus the estimated repair costs.

01/16/2025

If you have signed a buyers agreement with an agent, protect that relationship by notifying the open house agent if you visit it without your agent.

Recent procedural changes you should be aware of include that attending an open house with a Realtor does not require a buyer's agreement.

01/15/2025

When a home appraises for less than the sales contract price, it can create challenges for both buyers and sellers and the following options can help you move forward with the transaction.

01/13/2025

Buying a home as soon as possible puts you on the fast track of the Equity Express, where every payment builds your wealth and future financial security.

Homeowner's net worth in America are almost forty times more than that of a renter; the difference is greatly attributed to equity in the home due to appreciation and amortization that the renter doesn't have.

01/10/2025

We work with the area's most popular builders to get what you want in a new home. Let's get together.

Let us help you build your dream home by connecting you with top local builders while serving as your trusted agent!

01/09/2025

Always involve your buyer's agent to protect your interests and avoid potential commission disputes.

After engaging a buyer's agent, some actions could lead to unexpected out-of-pocket costs.