Home Inspection Repairs – Which to Request and Which to Skip
Seller’s market? Let’s not ask for minor repairs… and which ones should be requested and made. Following the home inspection, the issues a buyer should focus on asking a seller to repair or replace are significant structural, mechanical, or environmental defects. It is reasonable to assume that any buyer would want these items fixed if […]
Types of Inspections
There are many types of inspections for you to consider when you purchase a property. I’m often asked by buyers what the heck all of these different types of inspections are and do they really need to have them done? Whether you have the inspections performed or not is entirely up to you as a […]
Features That Are Becoming Standard in New Homes
Source: Realtor Magazine, January 27, 2020 First-time and repeat buyers say they’d rather have a smaller home with high-quality amenities than a bigger property with fewer such features, according to a survey the National Association of Home Builders released during the International Builders’ Show last week in Las Vegas. The NAHB’s report, titled “What Home […]
Is a Pool a Smart Investment?
Summer’s here and keeping cool and having fun is on everybody’s mind. Don’t currently have a pool? Maybe you’re thinking about adding one. It’s a significant investment, so carefully weigh the advantages and drawbacks before making a decision. Amount of UseIf you live in a region that is warm for a majority of the year, […]
What to Expect from a Home Inspection
Your home inspection doesn’t have to be a surprise or a scary experience. A home inspection can make or break a transaction. Without it, buyers wouldn’t know if they’re buying a money pit or a home that will last a lifetime. Homebuyers are responsible for hiring a professional home inspector, who should uncover possible problems […]
Should I Dip Into Equity and Renovate?
Many homeowners will be taking advantage of winter savings on supplies and the off-season availability of contractors to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to finance home renovations. According to recent research from TD Bank, more than three quarters (80%) of responding homeowners with existing HELOCs who said they were planning home renovations […]
Remodels That Make Sense for Resale and Some That Don’t
Here are 5 projects that offer the best ROI for resale…and 5 that should be avoidedSource: Houzz.com, May 12, 2019 | Author: Matt Clawson 5 Remodels That Make Good Resale Value Sense — and 5 That Don’t Repeat after me: I am the master of my remodel. Perhaps you should say it again, because sadly, […]
Benefits of Pre-Listing Home Inspection
Arguably one of the more significant steps of the home-buying process is the home inspection. Done properly, the home inspection allows buyers to gain a clear understanding of the property they are about to purchase as well as provide sellers the knowledge of what can (or should) be improved at their home. As the real […]
5 Tips for Selling Your House Fast
When you’re ready to sell your house, normally you’re ready to sell it, like, now. Right? Usually, you’re relocating for work. Perhaps you’ve signed a contract for your new home. Or you’re getting divorced and need to split up your assets. Maybe you’re just ready to move on. No matter the reason, if you put some […]
Yard-Staging Projects to Help Sell Your Home
First impressions matter—and when you’re selling your house, there’s nothing quite like the vision of a manicured yard to really wow potential buyers. Like staging the inside of your home, staging your yard takes time, effort, and a little bit of money. But your hard work is sure to impress, and the payoff can be […]