Eric Cornick Real Estate

02/26/2023

There are far fewer homes for sale today than there were during the 2008 housing crash. That means there isn’t the same oversupply right now that once fueled a crash in prices.

Call us for more expert insights and data that show why today’s market is so different from last time.

02/25/2023

Buying a new home at the same time as you’re selling your current home is all about timing — and a great agent, of course. With the right strategy and a professional real estate agent by your side, you can navigate the process with ease.

→ Swipe to learn about a few ways that you can make buying & selling work for you and your family.

It's also important to consider options for temporary housing. While the stars may align and you may not need them, a plan for where you’ll go in between selling and buying will help alleviate some of the stress.

Buying and selling at the same time can be complicated and at times overwhelming, which is why I am here help make it as stress-free and exciting as possible! If you are thinking of buying and selling at the same time, give me a call. I can help you decide which option may be best for you.

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02/22/2023

Note to self. My word of the year is "Shine"

02/21/2023

Tackle these jobs now and enjoy your outdoor space as the weather warms up.

02/20/2023

From the historic Trousdale Estates to The Flats, the allure of 90210 continues to persist

02/19/2023

Tour a Cozy and Quintessentially British Home in Somerset
Looking to live abroad? Tour this cozy and quintessentially British home in Somerset.
The stripes in the kitchen are just one inspiring element of this country house



https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/tour-a-cozy-and-quintessentially-british-home-in-somerset

02/19/2023

“Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who make excuses.”
― George Washington

HISTORY OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY

After the death of George Washington in 1799, his birthday was unofficially celebrated as a day of remembrance called Washington Day. Throughout the 1800s, people used this day to honor the man that shaped America and the legacy he left. In 1832, a resolution permitted the removal and internment of George Washington’s body in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. and the er****on of the Washington Monument in 1848 caused more celebrations nationwide.

It wasn’t until the late 1870s that Steven Wallace Dorsey proposed that Washington’s birthday should become a national federal holiday. President Rutherford B. Hayes signed it into law in 1879 and joined the four existing bank holidays that were previously approved in 1870. Because of Abraham Lincoln’s legacy and the proximity of his birthday on February 12, it was proposed that Washington Day should become Presidents’ Day to celebrate both men, but that idea was rejected by Congress.

Washington’s Birthday didn’t officially become Presidents’ Day until the late 1960s. Senator Robert McClory of Illinois concocted a plan that moved key bank holidays to Mondays to increase the number of three-day weekends for workers in what’s known as the Uniform Monday’s Act. The hope was that it would increase productivity and decrease employee absenteeism. Unsurprisingly, the labor union agreed with this idea and so did the private sector.

In 1971, Richard M. Nixon made the executive order to pass the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which shifted Washington’s Birthday, Columbus Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans’ Day to Monday. With the date landing in the middle of Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthday, it became known as Presidents’ Day, while having a simultaneous benefit for retail stores as they advertised their special sales events during this time. By the mid-1980s, Presidents’ Day became the common term and continues to be called as such to this day.

02/19/2023

This bold blue is set to be a popular colour choice in 2023.

It's set to be a popular colour choice in 2023.

02/19/2023

This renovated mid-century Broadmead house has a 1970s California beach house vibe.

02/18/2023

If you’re considering buying. a home, it’s important to understand your credit score and credit report, because well, the better your credit score, the better your interest rate.

The two most important factors that determine your credit score, according to major credit scoring companies, are payment history and credit utilization.

✔ Payment history.
Pay all bills on time! Paying bills late by 30 days or more can affect your scores — and the later you pay, the greater the damage.

Pro tip: set up autopay or calendar reminders so you don’t miss due dates, or pay all of your bills and credit cards on the 1st of every month. You can also ask creditors to move your due dates so that they better align with when you get paid.

✔ Credit utilization.
The amount of your credit limit you use, expressed as a percentage, is called credit utilization. Experts recommend using no more than 30% of your available credit.

Other factors that affect your credit score are

• The length of time you have had credit — longer is better.
• The length of time since you last had your credit run or applied for new credit.
• The kinds of credit you have — this includes credit cards, car loans, and mortgages (it’s favorable to have a mix).

Have questions about the mortgage process or other factors that influence getting pre-approved? Send me a message — I’d be happy to answer any questions or put you in touch with one of my trusted lenders.

02/17/2023

Originally built in 1926 by architect John DeLario, Madonna's former Hollywood Hills estate dubbed Castillo del Lago is on the market for $21 million.

Nicknamed Castillo del Lago, the Spanish-style estate was originally designed in the ‘20s by architect John DeLario.