real-estate

  • 3 Updates That May Help You Sell Your House Faster And For A Higher Price

    If you own an older home and would like to build a brand-new house to move into, you will probably need to sell your current home first. If this home is outdated, you may need to sell it for a price that is lower than what you hoped for, or you may want to invest in some upgrades for the home. Here are three important things people will be looking for when shopping for a home, and these are three areas you may want to focus on improving.
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  • Wrecked, Condemned And Falling Down: Why Your House Is Still Sell-Able And/Or Valuable

    If you have a home that has a lot of water damage, hail damage, wind damage or fire damage, or it looks like it might fall over at any time, you may be wondering if it is even possible to sell it. Actually, it is. Many homes in terrible condition, perhaps even worse than yours, are sold every day. You may not have been able to imagine your house sold, since it certainly would never grace the covers of Good Housekeeping magazine, but it is definitely sell-able, and here is why.
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  • Understanding The Factors Affecting Your Home's Listing Price

    One of the most important components of listing your house for sale is the asking price. If you price the house over or under the current market rate, you're likely to price it completely out of buyer interest. That's one of the reasons why it's so important to work with an experienced  real estate agent to list your house. He or she will do a thorough market assessment on the house and give you a recommendation of the starting price that you should ask for.
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  • What Every Home Seller Should Know About Yard Preparation And Curb Appeal

    When you're trying to set your home apart amidst a crowded and competitive housing sales market, one of the things you need to consider is the general curb appeal. The first thing buyers will see in your house is the landscaping, so you need to be sure that it draws people in instead of driving them away. If you've been putting it off because you don't have the budget for it, there are some things you can do in a really cost-effective way.
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  • 2 Ways A Real Estate Title Service Can Help You

    A real estate title service is one of the most important services involved with a real estate purchase, mostly because they can offer protection for both the lender and you as the homeowner. Listed below are two ways that a real estate title service can help you when you are looking to buy a home or other piece of real estate. Property Investigation One of the first ways a title service will help you out is by investigating the property that you are considering buying.
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  • Ideas For Your New Vacation Home

    If you have purchased land meant for a vacation home, you are indeed lucky! Whether it's a weekend retreat or a home that will be used for for longer periods of time, getting away from a busy life can be a dream come true. If you are trying to decide what to do about the type of house you want, here are some ideas for you. Roughing It - Of course, if you want to keep things extremely basic, you can simply camp out.
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  • The Four Downfalls Of "For Sale By Owner"

    You may have done a little research about selling your home and have come to the conclusion that you should just try to do it yourself. After all, you know your home and neighborhood better than any professional real estate agent could, and you can just pocket those commission fees that realtors charge. Before you make a move that you might regret, read below for four reasons why listing your home as for sale by owner (FSBO) could be a bad idea.
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  • QR Codes Make It Easier For Today's First-Time Home Buyers

    Buying a new house is both an exciting and stressful experience, especially if it is your first time doing so. One of the most important aspects of buying a new house is learning every detail about it before buying it. Thanks to today's advanced mobile technology and QR codes, you can learn a lot about new homes for sale simply by reading about it and viewing it on your mobile device.
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  • How To Improve Your Backyards Appeal For Potential Buyers

    When you start showing your home to potential buyers, they will pay close attention to your backyard. Don't assume they are more interested in the inside of your home, because your backyard can make a great impression. Here are tips for improving the appeal of your backyard and get your house sold. Define Your Backyard Areas The first thing you should do when working on the appeal of your backyard is to define the area.
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  • Commercial Property Management: Exploring The Benefits

    There are many benefits that come along with choosing to hire a commercial property management firm to handle the day-to-day responsibilities associated with all of your commercial properties. Taking the time to review these benefits below will allow you to determine for yourself whether these property management services are right for you. Benefit #1: Reduce Tenant Turnover Rates Problems with high tenant turnover rates can easily hurt your bottom line and may even make quality businesses think twice before choosing to rent one of your properties.
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