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5 Tips for Handling Dogs During the Thanksgiving Holiday

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  From your dog's perspective, Thanksgiving is like a never-ending buffet of human food and a sea of people who could use some emotional support, or at the very least, a chance to pet a dog. They ought to enjoy the holiday! Unfortunately, as many pet owners are aware, your dog may suffer serious consequences as a result of all that food and all those people. Making it simple for your dog to act morally and stay out of trouble will help to set them up for success. On this day of feasting, there are a lot of temptations, but with a little forethought, you can avoid the common dread of having your dog participate in the wrong activities.   There is no foolproof way to stop your dog from stealing a turkey leg from the counter or pleading with your guests for it, short of keeping them entirely separated from family and food throughout the preparation and the meal. Training a dog to behave admirably in a crowded environment that is full of distractions and enticing smells can take months

An Important Chance for Homebuyers

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  There is no denying that over the past two years, the housing market has presented homebuyers with a fair share of difficulties. Due to the pandemic, there were fewer homes available for purchase, and bidding wars occurred more frequently and intensely, which posed two of the biggest challenges for prospective buyers. But those two things are at a crossroads.   As you may have already heard, there are more houses for sale this year than last, especially during the spring. This is uplifting information. There is a higher likelihood that you will find a home that meets all of your criteria if more homes are put on the market.   Inventory grows even more with less buyer competition. First American's chief economist, Mark Fleming, claims that buyer demand has somewhat moderated as a result of higher mortgage rates and other economic factors, as well as an increase in the number of listings coming onto the market.   In essence, the market is moving away from the buyer competition fren

Why Your Move Up Will Benefit from the Increasing Supply of Homes for Sale

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  Do you intend to sell your current residence? If this is the case, your main concern might be: If I sell now, where will I go? There is something you should be aware of if this strikes a chord with you. This season, it might be simpler for you to move up because more houses are going on the market.   Take advantage of more move-up possibilities, this gives you an even better chance to sell your current home and upgrade to the one of your dreams if it no longer meets your needs or is lacking in the space and amenities you desire. You'll have more choices as more options hit the market when looking for your next home.   You can ensure that you see these listings as soon as they hit the market by working with a local real estate agent. When you do discover the right one, the expert can help you write a persuasive offer that will close the deal.   Sell before more competitors arrive, just be aware that listing your home for sale before your neighbors do so will likely make sense if y