Once you have decided to sell your home, it is never too early to start planning and preparing your home for the market. Once a home is on the market, you never have a second chance to make that first impression with a potential buyer. Therefore, upfront preparations are the key to getting a […]
When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price with the least amount of hassles. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is to actually get the home sold. In order to accomplish all three goals, a seller should realize the importance of using a […]
The housing market has made a strong recovery, not only in sales and prices, but also in the confidence of consumers and experts as an investment. In a New York Timeseditorial entitled, “Homeownership and Wealth Creation” they explain: “Homeownership long has been central to Americans’ ability to amass wealth; even with the substantial decline in wealth […]
According to the recently released BMO Harris Bank Home Buying Report, 52% of Americans say they are likely to buy a home in the next five years. Americans surveyed for the report said they would be willing to pay an average of $296,000 for a home and would average a 21% down payment. The report also […]
July’s featured Dave Ramsey blog. You decided to sell your home, and you can’t wait to buy a new place. There’s just one thing standing in your way: You’ve got to close the deal on your current one first. You just hope it doesn’t take all summer to get an offer. Well, there’s […]
The spring and summer months have always been known as a very popular time for home buyers to start the search for their dream home. This year is no different! We all learned in school that when selling anything, you will get the most money if the demand for that item is high and the […]
Most people think of their homes as a refuge from the world, but you may be surprised to learn there may be hidden hazards lurk behind the closed windows and doors of many homes. Typically one thinks of air quality and air pollution being outside, but sometimes the most toxic air is in one’s home. […]
Kitchen Islands are becoming much more than their names implies. They’re no longer an “island” designated solely for food preparation. They have now become the hub of kitchen life, making use of that empty, middle space in your kitchen. Whether you’re looking to renovate an old island or to install a brand new one, here are […]
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