Photo credit Selling your home isn’t easy. But if your house has been sitting on the market without getting any offers, you’re probably doing something wrong. Make any one of these common house-selling mistakes, and your home isn’t likely to sell anytime soon. Here’s your guide to the warning signs, and how to fix […]
Read Morephoto credit After the kids move out, you may start thinking about downsizing to a place with fewer bedrooms. All of that extra space in your home represents equity that could be converted into cash for your retirement. But before you sell your home, ask yourself these four important questions. 1. Why Do You Want […]
Read Morephoto credit Every year, nearly half of all homeowners (48 percent) are forced to pay for an emergency home repair, according to a recent survey by HomeServe USA. But most Americans have to scramble to cover the cost. According to a recent survey by Bankrate.com, 63 percent of Americans don’t have enough savings to cover […]
Read Morephoto credit Selling an empty house isn’t easy. You’ll have to take on expenses for maintaining two homes until your previous home sells, get additional insurance and more. What are the most pressing issues homeowners and landlords face when selling a house in another state? Realtor Whether you’re a homeowner or a landlord, the first […]
Read Morephoto credit After water damage is cleaned up, the drywall is repaired and the carpet is replaced, you might think your house troubles are over. But hidden problems can linger for months or even years. Water damage costs U.S. insurance companies $2.5 billion every year, but that’s only part of the story. For years after […]
Read MorePhoto Credit Congratulations on packing up your home and putting it up for sale on today’s market. This is a feat that not all people can manage. Unfortunately, if you are visiting this page, you most likely feel unlucky because no one is making any offers on your home! You have obviously been waiting on […]
Read MorePhoto Credit A home inspection is necessary for almost any sort of property deal. During the inspection, a professional will confirm that there are no serious, undisclosed issues. Many times, closing on a home is contingent on a successful inspection. If you are new to selling real estate, the prospect of having a home […]
Read MoreThe number one thing that beats up a roof over the course of it’s life is hail. In fact, hail damage can be one of the single largest insurance claims you’ll have to make for your house. According to Apex Roofing hail accounts for more than $1.6 billion in roof damage every year. It […]
Read MorePhoto Credit The excitement that comes with completing a big home renovations is palpable in the DIY community. But before you head over to Lowe’s and drop down a few hundred on tools and materials you may want to assess the true impact your addition will have on your property value. Many just assume […]
Read MorePhoto Credit So you’ve been saving pennies, go out with your real estate agent, and found your perfect home, but now that their is a contract you’re scratching your head. When dealing with buying and selling real estate you need to know the law requires everything in writing. You will have to sign a […]
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