December 30, 2019

Can't Afford a Home Stager? Here's How to Fake It

Help your buyers imagine themselves at home. A home-stager can make a real difference in selling your home. That's according to the Profile of Home Staging by the National Association of Realtors® [http://www.realtor.org/reports/2015-profile-of-home-staging]. In the report, the vast majority of surveyed agents expressed

December 30, 2019

Would You Buy a Home Through Online Auctions

You could save money through online auctions, but lots of other people have their eye on the same prize. If you've never been to a real estate auction, you've missed a fast-paced and sometimes highly competitive event. But what about online auctions? Some services sell homes

December 30, 2019

Why High Property Values Help Baby Boomers Age in Place

Why move away when you're already comfortable in your own home? Forget what you know about retirees and how they choose to live. A new crop of Baby Boomers is shaking things up, and that means more dollars spent on home improvement than by any retirees in recent

December 30, 2019

Which Came First Whole Foods or a Whole New Price Point

What makes a hot property? High-end foods appear to play a role. There's the Starbuck's Effect, and now there are the Whole Foods and Trader Joe's Effects. Whichever way you roast, pour or slice your organic purchases, where any of these retailers pop up,

December 30, 2019

What to Do if Your Home Won't Sell

Houses usually sell, even if not on the very first try. It's a seller's market, your house is excellent, and you know that you'll practically have bids before you've driven the for-sale sign all the way into the soil of your well-manicured

December 30, 2019

What is My House Worth and Why

You put a lot into your home, so it's smart investing to know what it's worth. Every home owner has wondered, 'What is my house worth?' But without some professional guidance, all you can do is guess. Your idea and the reality might not

December 30, 2019

Ways a Home Value Estimate Helps You Plan for Tomorrow

You can learn what your home is worth without leaving the sofa. A home value estimate isn't just for people who want to list a home for sale. Knowing the value of your home helps put you in a position of control over your finances in many ways,

December 30, 2019

Top 3 Strategies for Selling a House in a Slow Economy

The market might not feel like your friend, but you have more control than you might think. The housing market is rebounding, or at least that's what most of the experts say. So why isn't your house (or others in your area) moving like you think

September 02, 2019

What Recourse is There After a Faulty Home Inspection?

When purchasing a home, there can be a lot of unseen faults and defects that decrease the value of the property, while damaging the structural integrity of the house. Many new homeowners may be unaware of these defects until after they have invested in the property. While the seller is