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Making The Strongest Offer

Making the strongest offer. That is the dilemma. After all, how do you make an offer strong enough to get the property you want? And then, how do you not give away too much? Buyers and sellers are waking up from their winter blues ready for new. With a new change of scenery, a new place, a new start. In today’s competitive market, finding your dream home is just the beginning. After all, the real challenge is to make a standout offer. You want to be the new homeowner. And so, here are some top tips. They will help you in making the strongest offer. Therefore, this will bring you closer to … Continue reading...

What Lowers Property Value

What lowers property value? Besides a plunging market, you can make mistakes that hurt your property's value. Here we will take a look at some of those common mistakes. You're a homeowner now. You can kiss bland uniformity goodbye once you hand your keys to your now-former landlord. The world is your canvas. At least, the part you now must pay a mortgage on. You're the artist. You'll shape it to delight the senses. You may have big dreams for that new home, but cool your jets. This is a time for careful thought, not for quick, modern design notes on cocktail napkins. You can make changes to … Continue reading...

Make Your Home Safe for Senior Living

There is much to consider when you look to make your home safe for senior living. There are a growing number of aged adults living independently. Thus, it’s ever important to be aware of the risks of daily living for seniors. For instance, falls and fire hazards and how to eliminate these to keep ourselves and loved ones safe. Whether a quick fix or a small renovation, the following are commonly recommended adjustments to help avoid potential risks. Make Your Home Safe for Senior Living - Minimize trips and falls Remove a loose rug or secure it with double-sided tape or a rug … Continue reading...

Is it Time To Replace My Air Conditioner?

Is it time to replace my air conditioner? Well, summer is just around the corner. And so. many homeowners are asking that question. With summer temperatures, that means having to run the air conditioner or around the clock just to keep ahead of climbing temperatures. Air conditioners are amazing for keeping things cool. However, after a while, they too can get worn out and need replacing. Do you know how to tell if it’s time to retire your current unit? Efficiency Is Everything Many people believe that if their unit is still working, it’s still doing its job. However, with HVAC … Continue reading...

Should I Sell My Home or Remodel?

Should I sell my home or remodel? That is the key question as the market has shifted. It is hard to resist selling when people are throwing cash at you. Now that the market is back to normal, the question is mot so easy to answer. Your home is where your heart is. Therefore, for so many homeowners, it’s a lot more than a saying. Their home is a place where they made so many memories with family and friends. The highs and the lows shared in those walls. Thus, considering selling it can be extremely painful. But what do you do if your home is no longer meeting your needs? Can you simply … Continue reading...

3 Mistakes That Delay Closings

Mistakes that delay closings. They can bring nightmares at the mere thought. Buying a home can be one of the most heart-wrenching and nauseating adventures of your life. But once closing is scheduled, people think, "That’s it, right?" The stomach-in-your-throat feeling should go away and all is smooth sailing. Right? Well, not always. There are many reasons closings may get delayed. Don’t let this list scare you. However, it’s a great bit of knowledge to tuck away just in case. Try to remember that sometimes delayed closings do actually happen. Repairs Were Delayed These … Continue reading...

Resurfacing Your Countertop

Resurfacing your countertop is not an easy task. A nice countertop can really make your kitchen stand out. Unfortunately, your counters tend to get a lot of use over their lifetime and can really start to show that wear as they age. Conventional wisdom suggests that when your counters start to stand out because of their stains or damage then it’s likely time to start thinking about new countertops. However, that can be a really big expense. And so this is why you might be better off considering resurfacing your countertops first. Resurfacing your countertops provides a new top … Continue reading...

10 secrets to selling your home

Selling your home. It can be a great experience or a terrible experience. What are the secrets to a great experience? Read on and find out. #10: Selling Your Home by Pricing it right In selling your home, realize that it is all about price vs. value. Buyers determine value based upon what other comparable homes in the area sold for. If there are four 3 bedroom 2 bath houses on the market identical to yours and you want $10,000 more than they do? Be prepared to sit on the market. In fact, be prepared to see it expire off the market. Buyers want the best value. If you spent more … Continue reading...

House Staging With Plants

House Staging With Plants House staging with plants? Does that really work? When selling your house, there are a lot of little things that you can do to increase the likelihood of getting an offer. Many of the tips you’ll find to improve your home’s appeal focus on things inside the house. These range from paint colors to furniture and a variety of other little tweaks. There is something else that you can do to improve the appeal of your home that’s often overlooked, though: add some plants. Think About It A lot of people don’t put much thought into the plants around … Continue reading...

Cleaning Your Ductwork

Cleaning your ductwork can be easily overlooked. However, your home’s HVAC system works hard throughout the year. Unfortunately, this can cause it to experience problems over time, often at a time when you’d really rather it not fail on you. This is why It is recommended to perform yearly maintenance and inspections. After all, a little bit of attention now can save you a whole lot of problems (and money) later on. There’s more that you can do to help your HVAC system stay in good working order than just having it inspected and maintained, though. First, one of the big things … Continue reading...