HOW TO SPOT A GOOD BUY (PART 2) Look for a house with universally popular selling points. If you’re impressed, the next buyer down the line is bound to be, too. For example, a roomy, modern east-to-clean kitchen is the best selling point a home can have. A house with only one bathroom is less…
DetailsHOW TO SPOT A GOOD BUY (PART 1) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, particularly when it comes to buying a home. Features that attract one home-buyer may repel another. However, the one feature of interest to every home-buyer is the price. Getting the most home for your money is paramount. The real…
DetailsHOW TO GIVE YOUR HOME A FACELIFT THE SELLERS’ GUIDE TO A QUICK SELL One of the great challenges to selling a home can be showing all of its space, decor and natural light potential. For example, every home has crowded closets and dead space. Sellers should be aware that areas such as these are…
DetailsBY: RHONDA GASKINS VACATION HOMES A REALITY Whether it’s a lakefront cottage or a log cabin in the woods, a vacation home often seems to be a dream that only the wealthy can afford. But these days, you don’t have to be a millionaire to own one. A nationwide survey shows the median household income…
DetailsBy: Rhonda Gaskins COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SELLERS AND AGENT When trying to sell a home, silence isn’t always golden especially when you’re expecting your real estate agent to call. In fact, it’s one of the leading complaints among sellers in the real estate market. Often times you find an agent who is more than willing to…
DetailsBy: Rhonda Gaskins POWERFUL TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME (PART 2) The brokerage firm that your agent is associated with is also important. Research the firm’s success rate and commitment to quality service. Does it survey existing clients in order to ensure customer satisfaction? What are the results of those surveys? How in tune are…
DetailsBy: Rhonda Gaskins POWERFUL TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME (PART 1) Maybe you’re moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a townhouse for retirement. Whatever the reason for the move, you’ll need to take the necessary steps to sell your home for the best…
DetailsBY: RHONDA GASKINS SEARCH FOR A HOME LOAN Home buyers are often confused about where to begin their search for a home loan. The process is usually narrowed down to finding which institutions provide the lowest settlement costs, but the different types of lending institutions and the variety of lending programs available can make the…
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