Buying your first home can be one of the happiest moments of your life, but too often people let the joy interfere with their rational thinking and make mistakes that can quickly change the mood to one of frustration. Here are five mistakes new homeowners often make in their first year: 1. Hiring the wrong …
Whether it’s embarrassment or a messy home sale transaction you want to avoid, clearing up some title restrictions before a home sale can make both less problematic. Home sellers may be asked to clear up any problems found in a title report before the sale proceeds. To prevent being surprised by a buyer’s request, sellers …
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A minor kitchen remodel such as changing hardware, resurfacing cabinets and other minor improvements can earn a return on investment of 83 percent, according to the 2016 Cost vs Value Report by Remodeling Magazine. An 83 percent return means that for every $100 spent on improvements, the home’s value increases by $83, on average. That won’t pay …
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They are an appealing way to enter the housing market if the cost of a single-family home is out of your reach. Condos are especially popular among single home buyers, empty nesters, and first-time buyers in high-priced housing markets. Unlike a house, condos offer a lifestyle that is free of yard work and exterior maintenance …
How many times have you heard the story about people who move into their dream home only to find out that there’s a huge plumbing issue or noisy neighbors next door? Learn from their mistakes, and reconsider certain factors before signing on the dotted line. Here’s a comprehensive checklist for homebuyers when it comes to …
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If a kitchen renovation is on your radar, and you plan to stay in your home long-term, you can figure on spending $20,000 or more—especially if you plan to rip out counters and re-configure your space. But if you’re thinking of upgrades that increase your home’s resale value, as well as your own enjoyment, there’s …
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Given that an overwhelming 90% of home searches begin online, how can we move buyers from behind the screen to inside your home? Staging. As your local real estate professional, I thought I’d share this home staging infographic with you. This will help put staging into perspective, and give you some ideas of just how …
