Should You Remodel or Just Move?
If your home no longer fits your needs, it may be time to either move or remodel. But which makes the best sense in your situation? Whether to move or remodel is an entirely personal choice, based on your financial situation and your personal preferences. Ask yourself first if you can renovate your house, then […]
Measuring the Value of a View
August 1, 2014
in Home Appraisal, Tips When Selling a Home Tagged appraisal, real estate, value, viewSuppose you own a castle on the flats and your brother owns one high atop a hill that features amazing, unobstructed views. Aside from location, the two castles are identical. Which one has the higher resale value? If you guessed that it’s the hilltop castle, you are correct. When valuing two similar pieces of property, […]
Buyer’s Perspective: Short Sales vs. Foreclosures
August 2, 2013
in Home Foreclosures, Short Sales Tagged foreclosure, markets, real estate, short saleThey are known as “distressed properties,” when in reality they are properties that belong to distressed homeowners. Foreclosed properties and those being sold short are homes that the homeowner can no longer afford, for any number of reasons. If you have your heart set on purchasing from among an area’s distressed properties, you may have […]
5 Tips for the Best Home Showings
Home routines tend to come to a standstill while your home is on the market. The need to keep the house clean – and not scare potential homebuyers away – means that kids can’t throw their school books on the dining room table, Dad has to pick up his stinky socks, and even the pets need […]