What Every Summer Homebuyer Should Know

There are many reasons to buy during the summer months. You’ll be in a new home before the school year begins, you will be able to move during pleasant weather and you’re more likely to meet neighbors as more people will be out and about. If you plan on buying a home this summer, you may need to arrange showings, inspections and the closing around your summer schedule, but it will pay off when you can enjoy the rest of the summer evenings in your new backyard. Read on for what you should know if you plan on buying a house this summer.Be Realistic About Your Housing GoalsWhen the exterior is in pristine condition during the summer, it’s easy to be reeled in by a beautiful backyard pool or extensive garden. However, if you don’t want a pool’s responsibility or don’t have a green thumb, try to look past these eye-catching features and stick to your original buying plan.The Summer Buying Season is an Extension of the Spring Buying SeasonEspecially in low-inventory markets, the summer buying season is a continuation of the competitive spring market. This means you should adhere to the same buying criteria as you would during the spring selling season. Here are some tips for navigating a low-inventory market, regardless of the season:Put Your Best Offer Forward: Your first offer should be your best offer, and you won’t typically be able to negotiate much. Sellers usually accept the highest offer, often above the asking price.Avoid Homes at the Top of Your Budget: If you don’t want to go over your budget, avoid looking at homes at the top of the range. This is because homes will often sell over the asking price, putting the house at a price you weren’t planning on paying.Buy With Renovations in Mind: Buying a completely turnkey home isn’t wholly realistic in a low-inventory market. Viewing properties with a remodeler’s eye can help you see past imperfect layouts. Working with your broker, your offer may be more appealing if you indicate you won’t request repairs. Having a contractor, architect and designer lined up before purchasing a home will help you better visualize any changes you want to make and enable you to move quickly once your offer is accepted.Be Ready to Move: Low-inventory markets typically have a quick turnover and shorter contract lengths. This means that buyers need to be able to close and move quickly. Therefore, when you put an offer on a property, you should have a packing and moving plan in place. Closing quickly could also make your offer more appealing to sellers.Visit the Property During the Week and the WeekendsIn the summer, more people are outside taking care of their home, socializing or engaging in leisure activities. It’s an excellent opportunity to assess the friendliness of neighbors and local activities. To understand how busy the neighborhood is, drive through it during the week and the weekend. If you’re looking for a quiet area where people keep to themselves and you see a bustling area, or vice versa, you may want to reconsider. Also, visit the local downtown. You’ll be able to gain a better feel of the area during the warmer months instead of visiting during a rainy April day.

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Everyone loves a good luxury vehicle. Who can say they haven’t fantasized about owning a fast car, a fast plane, or a fast boat? I know I can’t.   But this time we aren’t gonna be checking out the coolest cars or the fastest jets, this time we’ll be looking at the most luxurious Yachts to ever hit the water. Why? Because sometimes you just have to take a step back and marvel at the sheer luxury of these massive boats.   So strap in as we check out some truly humongous sea crafts, some smaller boats that cost way more money than you could even imagine, and as you can expect boats owned by some of the richest people in the world.  

Summer Entertaining Tips for the Hot Hosting Season

Entertaining al fresco is one of the best parts of summer. Spending time with family and friends outside on a warm summer night should be a laid-back, stress-free affair. Eliminating common entertaining stressors is the key to enjoying yourself as much as your guests will. Read on for the entertaining tips you need to know for a seamless summer hosting season.   Eliminate Pests Nothing can make you want to venture inside faster than being swarmed by mosquitos and other insects. Ensure you have ample bug deterrents, such as citronella candles, a mosquito repellant, a patio shield repellant and easily accessible bug spray for those who choose to use it.   Use Outdoor Dishes Having a set of outdoor dishes and utensils in a material such as melamine is a stylish and functional way to serve food. Melamine comes in various patterns and colors and won’t crack or break if it falls on a hard outdoor surface, like concrete.   Check the Weather Before Planning the Menu As you prepare your menu, consult the forecast so you can select dishes accordingly. If it’s a sweltering day, you’ll want to avoid dishes that can melt or wilt. A vegetable tray or hummus plate is better than a charcuterie board or cream-based dips. If you plan on serving a premade cocktail, leave out the ice, so it doesn’t become watered down.   Set Up Self-Serve Stations Creating stations lets your guests help themselves at their leisure, making hosting a less stressful experience for you. Set up a fully-stocked bar area, so guests can make their own drinks and an area for them to help themselves to food, utensils, condiments, napkins and any other items they may need.   Have Adequate Lighting Ensuring your outdoor space has proper lighting will create an all-around more comfortable experience for your guests. The main seating area, walkways and doorways should all be well-lit. If you like the look of string lights, draping the outdoor space with string lights will create a laid-back summer ambiance.   Ensure Hydration On hot summer evenings, ensure your guests are getting enough water. Set out water carafes or dispensers throughout the outdoor area so your guests have easy access to a quick glass of water. Infusing the water with refreshing fruit, cucumbers or mint may make the water more appealing.   Plan for Chilly Evenings If the evening is chilly, make sure the outdoor heaters are on, fire up the firepit and have a basket of lightweight blankets for your guests to wrap around themselves. A comfortable atmosphere will keep the gathering from ending prematurely.   Set Up an Outdoor Movie Night Whether you’re looking for a quiet activity for the children, or prefer to keep it adults-only, a movie night under the stars can create summer-time memories. Setting up a large screen projector or watching a flick on your outdoor TV seems better when you’re outside. Of course, setting out plenty of blankets and popcorn will make the experience that much better.

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Welcome to paradise. Or at least the closest thing we have here on Earth. Unlike the biblical place, though, you can't get here through prayer and good deeds. You need cold, hard cash - a lot of it when you are at Soneva Jani - the most exclusive, luxurious, and expensive resort on Earth.