For those that have gotten to know us, you already know we love traditions and creating memories with those around us. Many of you have heard stories about our pizza nights, Skally Olympics, and Turkey Bowl, just to name a few.
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With spring in the air and Summer swiftly approaching May is a great time to tidy up those garden and flower pots. We truly love to renew our garden spaces and outdoor pots with some fresh and vibrant flowers. For us, it’s very therapeutic and a great sense of accomplishment when we get to relax and enjoy the beauty we’ve cultivated and created.
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There’s something about a clean house that just makes everything feel good in our home. Are you with us? Even though the end result is fantastic, getting there isn’t always enjoyable…so how can we make it fun?
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With every new year, we see fresh home design trends emerge. As we move into 2023 there are 3 that we are consistently seeing at the forefront and we think they are all simple trends to bring into your home if you’d like to give them a try!
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Team Skally reports January is the New April for the Housing Market.
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Based on our title you probably thought we were going to share tips on how to improve your home’s energy efficiency…well that isn’t the case! Perhaps someday we’ll write about that, but this article is focused on leveraging the principles of Feng Shui to maximize the energy you feel in your home.
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The Eastside Real Estate Market in 2022 was like a tale of two cities…here’s why!
Tis’ the Season to be jolly! We love decorating our front entrance for the changing holiday seasons. With the holidays knocking on the door (pun intended) we thought we’d share some simple tips to inspire your creativity.
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Real Estate Reviews are a key element of the Team Skally Advantage. As a reminder, our professional purpose is to help you win in Real Estate. And not only do our Real Estate Reviews provide you with the most comprehensive local market intelligence and accurate valuation of your home, our clients and "insiders" commonly use them to support many aspects of their lives.
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Years ago in a land far far away (MinneSNOWta, lol) Uncle Bill started a tradition of getting his buddies and their families together on Thanksgiving morning for a good ole’ fashioned Turkey Bowl.
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Windermere's Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, has coined the phrase "Housing Reversion" to describe current and forecasted housing market conditions.
His data and perspective give us confidence that we should turn off the news and follow the timeless and invaluable advice of Mark Twain, who famously said, "don't wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait"! We couldn't agree more!
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Happy Autumn Friends! With fall officially here we thought we’d share some simple ideas that can refresh your home as you welcome and enjoy all the comforts of the new season. A decor evolution from season to season can be good for your home, as well as beneficial for your well-being, too.
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Have you received your Official Property Value Notice in the mail yet? Our homes have enjoyed significant appreciation over the last few years, which is great in so many ways! It also means much higher property taxes are on the way.
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Have you been wanting to do some decluttering? Maybe you just want to find a new home for some of your beloved things, or maybe you're preparing for a move and need to part with more items than you know what to do with. Either way, we have some great resources that can help make this overwhelming process feel easier!
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The Real Estate “Shimmy” - win as both a Seller and a Buyer in this Market!
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A good time to be seller and a buyer? How can that be?
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Ask someone what’s the American Dream, and almost every response includes homeownership. For all of us homeowners, we have certainly seen our dreams come true through wealth generation and invaluable lifestyle and community benefits.
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Interest Rates are up. The average home’s Days On Market (DOM) has doubled. The median sold price is down 8% between April &May. Are these signs of a housing apocalypse? We think not!
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Many years ago, Matt’s grandmothers and his great aunt transitioned to nursing homes in their later years. These homes were effective at managing medication, safety, basic nutrition, and relative comfort, however, all three loved ones regressed after their transition to a nursing home. Matt often thought there had to be a better way.
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