Real estate experts point out that today's home values continue to rise due to limited availability of properties for sale. As the market appears to be bouncing back from the initial COVID-19 related consumer panic, the ongoing pandemic continues to impact schools, jobs, childcare and cost of living
So you've made the decision to sell your home. Now what happens? Although optional at this point it is often advised that the seller has their home appraised by a professional appraiser.
Real estate agents and homeowners are learning to advertise their locales as the best place to settle down and enjoy outdoor pursuits of all kinds. Living in a popular, outdoors oriented area can significantly raise the property value of your home as an outdoor lifestyle is preferred by many .
Long ago was a time when home meant four walls and a roof. The purpose of shelter was to remain warm and dry. As quality of life improved with economic growth and technological progress, so did the concept of what a home should be.
Although almost everyone knows that it is prudent to get a home inspection completed if a homeowner is planning to buy a new home or sell the one that they are in. Is this the only time that a home inspection should be done?
Improving the efficiency of your home is one of the best investments that you can make. In addition to helping you cut back on your energy bills, a few upgrades and projects could also have a huge impact on your home value.
Older homes offer history, charm and comforting atmosphere. Few of them are cookie-cutter designs and they enjoy unique architecture and stately appearance. Of course, there is a flip side to all this distinction: older homes are, well, old.
What makes a house a home? On a functional level, a house runs on its infrastructure, i.e. its electricity network, its plumbing system and the myriad appliances that afford that loving family some degree of comfort and convenience.
People invest in second homes for myriad reasons. Sometimes they purchase it for rental income. Othes enjoy the tax benefits while still others simply want a place to get away from the grind. Whatever the motivation, second homes come with pleasures and headaches just like primary residences.