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7 Ways to Make Your Home Move-In Ready
May 6, 2024
Ever heard the phrase, “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes?” When it comes to selling your home and boosting curb appeal to the widest range of buyers, the distance you need to think about is far less than a mile: it simply runs from your front curb to your back fence. The moment you even begin to think of putting your home up for sale is the ...
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12 Hidden Costs of Homeownership
May 5, 2024
As the spring season gets underway, many Americans will be looking to take advantage of the lower real estate prices, attractive mortgage rates, and federal tax credit by purchasing a home.
But remember: Not all of the costs associated with homeownership are reflected in the listed price. Indeed, many buyers -- particularly first-time buyers ...
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Curb appeal projects return most value for homeowners
May 5, 2024
Remodeling report details most profitable home projects
A home's curb appeal is at the top of most profitable remodeling projects, according to a report out this week that details remodeling costs versus value.
Every penny counts for homeowners and home sellers in a slumping housing market and those looking to remodel will consider the ...
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Home Buyers and Renovators Willing to Spend on Green Upgrades, Says TD Canada Trust Poll
May 4, 2024
Not only is the environment a top-of mind issue for many Canadian homeowners, but the majority are also willing to ante up a higher purchase price in support of their beliefs.
The TD Canada Trust Green Building Poll, conducted by Ipsos Reid to examine Canadians' views on environmentally friendly housing, found that 73% of Canadian homeowners or ...
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Buyers are thinking like sellers
May 4, 2024
I think the recent turn in the market has caught the attention of just about everyone and it’s created a brand new concern in the minds of buyers, if not significantly strengthened an old one. Over the past few weeks while showing I’ve been asked repeatedly “what kind of things do buyers look for?” and “how fast would this house sell if I needed ...
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Buying a home? Don't focus on sale price alone
May 3, 2024
Prospective home buyers tend to focus on a single number: the listed sale price. It's why they're often blindsided by the array of costs that come with buying a home.
New mortgage fees, moving costs and higher utility bills are just some expenses that can make homeownership far pricier than expected.
Still, low mortgage rates of around 5 ...
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Don't Make These Real Estate Investing Mistakes
May 1, 2024
Thinking about investing in real estate? You're not alone.
According to the latest figures from the National Association of Realtors, more than 40 percent of homes purchased in 2009 were bought by investors and second homeowners.
But real estate investing isn't a "get rich quick" scheme. In fact, the same mistakes investors make when ...
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Tips for sellers
May 1, 2024
Don’t waste time floating a high price out there just to see if you get a nibble
Price it right. Trying to make your house stand out by offering potential buyers enticements like a free vacation or a set of golf clubs is so last month. Today it’s all about price. Homes sell most quickly if they are put on the market at a price that’s just a bit ...
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Homebuyers: How To Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy
April 30, 2024
"When you analyze those successful homebuyers who have the experience to purchase the home they want for thousands of dollars below a seller’s asking price, some common denominators emerge."
If you’re like most homebuyers, you have two primary considerations in mind when you start looking for a home. First, you want to find a home that ...
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Risking it all
April 30, 2024
'For Sale By Owner' has the lure of saving commissions. Sellers can place their own sign in the yard and list their home on internet sites. Buyers have the option of peering inside through those internet sites and deciding on which houses interest them most before making that call. You can even download contracts for your personal use. But before ...
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