What Is My Home Worth?

14 hours ago

Our next FAF (Frequently Asked Friday) is often a source of confusion when buying a home. Let me clear it up once and for all!⁣
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Q: Can you show me any house on the market or only the ones you have listed?⁣
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A: Any licensed real estate agent (that’s me!) can show any home that’s listed for sale in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—not just the ones they have listed. ⁣We can also arrange showings with for sale by owner properties, and even "pocket listings" that may not be fully on the market yet.
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So while you’ll see an agent’s name and brokerage firm on the listing, that agent isn’t the only one who can show the home. (In fact, it’s advantageous NOT to use the listing agent. As a buyer, you need a dedicated advocate all your own. Not one already looking out for the seller.)⁣
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See a home you like and want to schedule a showing? Stop thinking about it and get inside it—send me a message and let’s go check it out!⁣ ... See MoreSee Less

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Margo Borkin Real Estate

2 days ago

Don't ask me how to pronounce them though 🤣
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1. Arabesque: a decorative pattern with overlaid flowers, foliage, fruits, or scrolls. ⁣
2. Bolster: a cylindrical-shaped pillow.⁣
3. Hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-guh’): a word that describes a feeling of coziness and a sense of contentment or well-being.⁣
4. Etagere: a freestanding or hanging set of open shelves designed for decorative objects.⁣
5. Settee: an upholstered piece of furniture long enough to seat two people.⁣
6. Wainscoting: Interior wall paneling that covers the lower part of a wall.⁣
7. Kelvin: the unit of measurement that relates to the color of a light source. The higher the number, the closer the shade is to sunlight.⁣
8. Feng shui: A method of Chinese design based around energy forces. It's intended to bring homeowners in harmony with their environment.⁣
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This should give you a leg up when working with a designer. But remember, it’s ALWAYS right to ask if you aren’t sure what something means. It’s your home, and you deserve to not only understand but to love where your designer is heading!⁣ ... See MoreSee Less

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Margo Borkin Real Estate

3 days ago

We're in the home stretch of winter, and that means we all could use a little pick-me-up. Spruce up your home (and instantly boost your mood) with fresh-cut flowers or blossoming houseplants.⁣
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Here are 3 of my flowering favorites (plus a fresh flower bouquet tip):⁣
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1. African violets: Dainty, low-maintenance, and perfectly perky shades of purples, pinks, and whites, these flowers bloom almost year-round and will do wonders for your kitchen windowsill.⁣
2. Christmas cacti: Did you know these plants can live for decades? Unbelievable! A sucker for indirect light, these hearty plants bloom in stunning shades of corals, pinks, and reds. ⁣
3. Kalanchoe: Glossy green leaves and clusters of red, yellow, pink, or orange, these pint-sized plants give an approving nod to the coming spring. Sprinkle them all over for a fresh splash of color in every room. ⁣
4. Lucky enough to score fresh flowers? Keep 'em looking fab as long as possible by changing out cloudy water and removing dead and wilted leaves as soon as possible. ⁣
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Let your home feel like spring on the inside even if it is the dead of winter!! ... See MoreSee Less

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