We are committed to respecting your right to privacy and protecting your information when you use our services.

This privacy policy also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your personal information and how you can access and update this information.

We want you to understand what information we gather about you, how we use it and the safeguards we have in place to protect it. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this website and otherwise. Your use of this website and our services, and any disputes arising from it, is subject to this Privacy Policy as well as the Terms of Use and all its dispute resolution provisions, including arbitration, limitation on damages and choice of law.

This website is a general audience site and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, you should first contact our website and call transmission vendor at [email protected]

1. Collection and Use of Your Personal Information

We collect Personal Information from you only when you voluntarily submit it in order to obtain certain information, including without limitation (A) requests to find out more about our programs; (B) requests to contact us; and (C) requests to forward your information to one of our affiliates.

We do not honor all “do not track” requests and settings. If you use any signal(s) or another mechanism(s) that provides you the ability to exercise choice regarding the collection of personally identifiable information about your online activities over time and across third-party websites or online services, we will attempt to override such signals or mechanisms. When you use our website, no other parties can collect personally identifiable information about your online activities over time and across different websites. Your choice is indicated by your settings in your web browser. A “do not track” indication sent from your web browser will not result in any tracking activity (i.e., tracking cookies) within the website to be programmatically disabled.

We collect the following personal information from you:

We use this information to:

We may share this information with our vendor to improve our services and for our vendor’s development of new products, features, and technologies that benefit our users, our vendor, and our vendor’s other customers. For example, our vendor may use the information collected to help train AI models and improve its offerings or those of other third parties.

Data will not be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to have your information shared with us and our vendor and for us to initiate contact with you at the telephone number you provided using live, recorded, artificial, or AI-generated voice, mobile phone (including through automated dialing, text SMS/MMS, or pre-recorded messaging) and/or email, even if your telephone number is on a corporate, state, or the National Do Not Call Registry, and you agree to our Privacy Policy. You further represent that you have the authority to provide this consent regarding voice and text calls to the telephone number you provided. To opt out of voice call, tell the operator you no longer wish to receive voice calls. To opt out of text calls, reply “Stop”. For text messaging, you agree to only use the term “Stop” to communicate an opt out.

Special Notice to California Residents. If you are a resident of California, in addition to the rights set forth in this Privacy Policy:

1. We will not share any personal information about you to the extent prohibited by applicable California law or to the extent your prior consent to share is required by applicable California law; and

2. You have the right to request information from us regarding the manner in which we share certain categories of information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. California law gives you the right to send us a request at a designated address to receive the following information

The rights of Users

We adopt this Notice to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). Any terms defined in the CCPA have the same meaning when used in this Notice.

Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner.

In particular, Users have the right to do the following:

Details about the right to object to processing

Where Personal Data is processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the Owner or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, Users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection.

Users must know that, however, should their Personal Data be processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to that processing at any time without providing any justification. To learn, whether the Owner is processing Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, Users may refer to the relevant sections of this document.

How to exercise these rights

Any requests to exercise User rights can be directed to the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. These requests can be exercised free of charge and will be addressed by the Owner as early as possible and always within one month.

We may provide this information in a standardized format that is not specific to you. The designated email address for these requests is [email protected]

Consent to Receiving Emails, Auto-Dialing & Auto-Texting:

By registering, you are giving us, our vendor and our professional real estate clients and advertisers permission to contact you via text message, email, or telephone using the email address and/or telephone number that you have provided during the registration process. Such contact may, from time to time, include attempts to contact you via auto-dialing, prerecorded or artificial voice, or auto-texting technology. You may opt out of receiving these forms of communication by unsubscribing from any email communication or texting STOP as a reply to one of our text communications. There is no fee charged by us or its advertisers to receive text messages, however, your mobile service provider may charge you for sending and/or receiving text messages and air-time, as well as any other standard applicable rates charged by your mobile service provider.

Information Sharing

We may share your personal information with our vendor and any other business associated with this site, in the ways that are described in this Privacy Statement. We may provide your personal information to our our vendor and subcontractors in support of our services, such as customer service. These companies are authorized to use your personal information as is necessary to provide these services to you.

We may also disclose your personal information:

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, for example, to keep track of your preferences and profile information. Cookies are also used to collect general usage and volume statistical information that does not include personal information.

We may use another company to place cookies on your computer to collect non-personally identifiable information to compile aggregated statistics for us about visitors to our site.

Links to Other Web Sites

Our Site includes links to other Websites whose privacy practices may differ from ours. If you submit personal information to any of those sites, your information is governed by their privacy policy statements. We encourage you to carefully read the privacy statement of any Web site you visit.

Security

The security of your personal information is important to us. We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. No method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, however. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have any questions about the security of our Web site, you can contact our website and advertising provider [email protected]

Additional Policy Information

Our Web site includes Widgets, which are interactive mini-programs that run on our site to provide specific services from another company (e.g. displaying the news, opinions, music, etc.). Personal information, such as your email address, may be collected through the Widget. Cookies may also be set by the Widget to enable it to function properly. Information collected by this Widget is governed by the privacy policy of the company that created it.

Our Web site offers publicly accessible blogs, social media, or community forums such as Facebook, Twitter, or Google Plus. You should be aware that any information you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others who access them.

Visiting our Websites From Outside the United States.

This Privacy Policy is intended to cover collection of information on our websites from residents of the United States. If you are visiting our websites from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated. The data protection and other laws of the United States and other countries might not be as comprehensive as those in your country. By using our services, you understand that your information may be transferred to our facilities and those third parties with whom we share it as described in this Privacy Policy.

No Rights of Third Parties.

This Privacy Policy does not create rights enforceable by third parties or require disclosure of any personal information relating to users of our websites.

Notification of Privacy Policy Statement Changes

We may update this privacy statement to reflect changes to our information practices or changes in regulations governing privacy. If we make any material changes we will notify you by email (sent to the email address specified in your account) or by means of a notice on this Site prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

This Privacy Policy was last revised on September 29, 2023. We reserve the right to modify or amend this policy at any time by posting the revised Privacy Policy on the website.

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7 Huge Signs It’s Time To Sell Your House

Your home isn’t simply one of your biggest investments. More than just a physical shelter, it’s a space where precious memories are made. But as much as you love your home, there will always come a time when you feel like it’s time to move.

7 Huge Signs

According to the National Association of Realtors® 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the median number of years a seller owned their home was ten. Some of the most commonly cited reasons for selling are that the house is either too small or too large or that the neighborhood is becoming less desirable.

While there are a variety of reasons, selling a home is undoubtedly a huge decision — one that will make you reassess your current situation. Maybe it’s something you’ve been considering for a long time as you scrutinize the most recent property listings and daydream about a new house. If you’re still on the fence about selling, here’s a look at seven telltale signs that it’s time to sell your house.


Financial reasons:

7 Huge Signs

Home equity, in simpler terms, is the difference between how much your home is worth and the amount you owe on your mortgage. Knowing how much equity you have in your home is usually the first step if you are considering selling, as sufficient equity may increase your chances of leaving the sale with a decent profit.

The best way to calculate home equity is to subtract the value of your home from the loan balance. So, how much equity should you have before you sell your house? You want to at least have enough equity to pay off your current mortgage. And if you can make enough profit to cover the 20 percent down payment on your next home so you can avoid paying private mortgage insurance, plus enough to cover closing costs and other moving expenses, then even better.

7 Huge Signs

Aside from your monthly mortgage costs, if you find that rising property taxes, homeowners insurance, and maintenance costs are starting to become unmanageable and have been straining your budget, the next resource may be to sell and find a more affordable home. Selling your home to ease your mortgage burden is a better route than risking foreclosure, especially if you underestimated your housing costs.


Lifestyle changes:

7 Huge Signs

Changes in your needs and lifestyle can make you rethink your space. If you have a growing family, what might have been a good size when you first moved into the house might no longer be the case. Outgrowing your home is an indicator that you need to upsize, especially if you’re already in a situation where your kids are crammed into a bedroom or your aging parents need to move in with you. The next logical step is to consider selling your home and buying a bigger one to accommodate this new chapter in your life.

On the other hand, you might need to downsize if your children have all grown up and moved out. It’s a simple solution that will not only lessen your maintenance and upkeep costs but also help you save money that can be used for retirement or other investments.

Certain life events, such as death, illness, divorce, or relocation for a new job, can also be significant factors that may warrant a need for a change.

7 Huge Signs

Maintenance is one of the most significant responsibilities associated with homeownership. However, scheduled services such as landscaping, house cleaning, pest prevention, trash removal and recycling, septic service, and even tree or snow removal often come with a hefty price tag, particularly when getting the help of a professional. According to Homeguide, in 2024, the average home maintenance costs range from $4,000 to $22,000 per year, although the cost depends on the home’s age, size, location, features, and condition.

If the energy or expenses of keeping up with your home’s maintenance is starting to feel more trouble than it’s worth, you may want to consider selling and instead buying a lower-maintenance real estate, such as a condo or new construction.


Neighborhood and market factors:

7 Huge Signs

Seeing your beloved neighborhood change as time passes by can have its pros and cons. While changes are to be expected, it can be saddening if your neighborhood changes so much that it already affects your quality of life or displeases you, especially if you’ve lived in it for a long time. Issues like rising crime rates, unwanted construction, or increased traffic congestion can make you want to relocate. It can also be disheartening to see your closest neighbors move out one by one. These factors are good enough reasons to sell your home and find another neighborhood that will best suit your needs and lifestyle.


7 Huge Signs

When deciding whether it’s time to list your home for sale, the state of the property market can also be part of the equation. In a strong seller’s market, homes generally sell faster for a higher price since the housing demand exceeds supply. Competition among buyers might be higher when your home goes on the market, which means you can probably sell your house for more money and have plenty of offers to choose from.

While it goes without saying that you’d prefer to sell your home when the market is good, ‘timing the market’ shouldn’t be your top priority and should only be one factor.


Personal readiness:

7 Huge Signs

Last but not least on this list, you’d want to ensure that you are emotionally ready to sell. The process of selling can be an emotional roller coaster. Are you ready to let go of your personal attachment to the home? Aside from the need to declutter and prepare the home for sale, you also need to prepare yourself for any kind of adverse feedback you may receive from potential buyers. Even if the numbers are all saying that it’s time to sell, your psychological preparedness matters as much, so give yourself time.

On the flip side, maybe you already have the next logical step and have the means to do so. Having a solid plan of what comes next makes you ready to move out and leave your beloved place to venture into something new.


Bottom line

Don’t get us wrong—the decision to sell your house is still up to you, so take your time deciding if you should sell. Then, study the local housing market and find a trusted and knowledgeable real estate agent in your area so you can be completely ready when you do decide to move.

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