With a full housing recovery years away and personal income still tight, what can you do today to improve your home and its value? Whether you need to impress a potential buyer or just want to save on energy costs, one of the best answers is “Go Green.” On April 21, the U.S. Department of
Avoid Sellers’ Worst Mistakes
In a buyer’s market, sellers have little room for error when putting their home on the market or they risk having their property linger. Sellers should take caution to avoid the following common traps, according to a recent article at MSNBC.com. 1. Overpricing the home. Home values have dropped considerably since its peak in 2006,
First Time Home Buyer Checklist
Your first home purchase is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Here are some tips to limit the trauma and help you find the home of your dreams the first time around. The most important step in selecting a home is knowing how much you can spend. If you already use an electronic budgeting
What Listings Won’t Tell You: Research Your Neighborhood
Three beds. Two baths. 2,000 square feet. 15 noisy skateboarders adjacent. Guess which one wasn’t listed on the brochure. There’s a lot to a more to a neighborhood than numbers. To be fair, WalkScores and other statistics can do a fine job of helping you narrow your choices, and sellers are required to be honest,
The Cost of Waiting for Prices to Fall
by Steve Harney, Keeping Current Matters Many purchasers have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for home prices to hit bottom. They want to guarantee that they are purchasing at the best possible price. Like them, we also believe that prices still have some room to fall in most markets. However, we disagree that waiting is a good financial
Long Term Benefits of Home Ownership
“The market is great! Interest rates are still low! It’s a buyer’s market!” We’ve all seen plenty of hype about how NOW is the best time to buy a home. A lot of that hype is actually valid advice if you’re wondering when to buy, but it won’t do you a bit of good if
Three Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
Buyers only get one first look at a property, and they don’t want to use their imagination. They assume the house they see is as good as it’s going to get. If you want your home to sell, step out of your comfort zone and think like a buyer. Here are three ways to help you turn
