5 reasons to buy a home during the holiday season
There are many good reasons to buy a home during the holiday season, from less competition from other buyers to dealing with home sellers that are serious about selling their home, to maybe making financial sense. Here are some reasons to consider it, if you are serious. Click Here for the rest of the story…
Ask the Expert: How Should I Prepare a Home to Sell in the Fall?
Q: What are your top tips for preparing to sell a home in the fall? A: First and foremost, use the beauty of the season. If you’re lucky enough to live in a region that experiences changing seasons, take advantage of everything the season has to offer by incorporating autumnal flowers, plants and floral arrangements […]
10 Things You Never Knew Are Negotiable
Haggling over prices is a time-honored tradition in many countries, but American consumers aren’t particularly keen on negotiating. According to a 2013 survey by Consumer Reports, only 48 percent of buyers bargained on goods and services over the previous three years—although the same report found that 89 percent of the hagglers had at least one […]
4 Real Estate Deal-Breakers and How to Fix Them Efficiently
The real estate sales process can be stressful and seemingly complicated. Even a relatively smooth process can take ample negotiations and may require weeks to pass before you can close on the transaction. Some deals are increasingly complicated, and major roadblocks may develop that threaten the entire project. These are a few of the more […]
How to NOT Get Scammed by a Contractor
While the majority of contractors are honest professionals, it is still important for homeowners to be aware of possible scammers, frauds or swindlers when hiring a contractor before undergoing a remodel. Consumers should be wary of contractors who ask for money upfront. Click Here for the rest of the story…
Top 5 ways to boost the value of your home
This is a great time to be selling a house—or buying one. With housing prices at recent highs (in some neighborhoods they’re exceeding pre-2008 valuations), it’s no wonder about 5.3 million homes are expected to change hands in 2015, up about 30 percent from the bottom of the crash, according to the National Association of […]