Selling a House in Winter: Tips, Pros & Cons

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Selling during the winter can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Written by Tali Bendzak  for Zillow on September 23, 2025. Edited by Silvestri Properties. How to sell a home in the winter The winter months have traditionally been the slowest season for home sales, especially in colder climates. But the dynamics driving the market —…

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When Is the Right Time to Downsize Your Home?

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Downsizing your home is a major decision, and the right moment to act is not always obvious.  by Pablo Alvarez, Content Marketing Coordinator with Redfin, Edited by Silvestri Properties The best time to downsize is whenever your current home no longer aligns with your financial, lifestyle, or personal needs. It’s less about the market and more about…

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How to Use Your Home Equity

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Your home is a valuable asset — see if it makes sense to harness that value. Written by Shawnna Stiver on December 19, 2025Reviewed by Megan Swindells, Edited by Alycia Lucio & Silvestri Properties One benefit of owning a home is the ability to tap into your home equity. Equity is the portion of your home’s value that you own, which…

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