What to Know about Using a Home Improvement HELOC
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A home equity loan or HELOC, can be a way to fund home improvement projects such as a kitchen remodel, opening up rooms in an open concept, finishing a basement, or doing a bath remodel. These can be quite expensive, especially when part of the project includes new kitchen appliances,… Read More
Most Common Home Staging Mistakes
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A whopping 95 percent of staged homes sell on average, in just 11 days or less. Conversely, properties which are not staged stay on the open market for an average of 90 days. Residences which are properly staged sell for 17 percent more than non-staged homes. What’s more, sellers who… Read More
Buyer’s Home Inspection Threatening the Deal — What are My Options?
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You’ve done all the preparatory work to get your house ready for sale. Save one thing — you didn’t schedule and conduct a pre-listing home inspection. And now, the buyer’s home inspection reveals material defects. You’ve never even heard of the term “material defects” until now. But, you’re seriously… Read More
How to Increase a Home Appraisal
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If you are selling your home or are refinancing, a home appraisal will be part of the equation. Many consumers don’t really understand just how important the report generated by the licensed appraiser really is, until it causes a problem. One way to know what your home is actually worth… Read More
Common Home Hazards Hiding in Your House
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Many homeowners are quite aware of some safety and health hazards of years past–things like asbestos, lead paint, radon, PCBs, or, polychlorinated biphenyls. These are very common in homes that were constructed before 1978, but, can still be found in a few homes that were built a few years… Read More
Ways to Beat the Summer Heat
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Summer is nearly officially upon us and here in the Orlando area.While you can make certain home improvements to cool off and reduce your energy costs during the summer months, these can be quite costly. Though these often do bring a decent to impressive return on investment, it’s the initial… Read More
How Homeowners can Avoid Liability Lawsuits
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Owning a home is a dream come true. But, one problem with owning a home, practically no matter its location, is the liability traps which come with being a homeowner. We don’t like to think about these things precisely because how uncomfortable and ugly such situations can become and dealing… Read More
Ways Buyers can Win a Bidding War
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The housing market is a very active one, and, for several reasons. First and foremost is the recovery, fueled by affordable, yet rising prices, and loosened lending requirements. Add to this the new Fair Isaac credit score modeling, which lessens the impact of medical bills, and a new credit scoring… Read More
Make these Financially Savvy Home Improvements
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Everyone wants a beautiful, fully functional, and updated home. We all take pride in our properties by keeping things tidy, the yard well maintained, and address any problems as they arise. If you’d like to improve your home but don’t want to spend a lot of money, you can take… Read More
Most Important Parts of a Listing Description
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Selling a home requires the right type of marketing. Words play a very large role in making an impression and setting expectations. Home sellers might make great improvements, refresh the curb appeal, install new appliances, deep clean, organize, and stage their properties, all of which are good things. Properties… Read More