Mortgage interest is the most expensive cost to homeownership AND a tax deductible expense! The following tips will help you when you are looking to buy or refinance a home. A Shorter Term Equals Less Interest Paid The longer your term the lower your payment but the more you’ll spend in total interest. The shorter your… [Read More]
Top 10 Renovations That Will Pay Off The Most for You When Selling Your Home!
All the following information is based on averages. ROI is Return on Investment… Attic Insulation – Cost $1343… ROI $1,446… 107% Upgrading Landscaping – Cost $4,750… ROI $5,000… 105% New Roof Install – Cost $7,600… ROI $8,000… 105% Patio or Deck Install – Patio Install Cost $6,400… ROI $6,525… 102% | Deck Install Cost $5,500…… [Read More]
Telltale Signs That It’s Time to End Your Listing Agreement
It goes without saying – putting your home on the market is a stressful time for all involved. Sometimes, caught between the stress and the excitement, we may find ourselves making a rookie mistake – like choosing a real estate agent to sell our home for all the wrong reasons. Maybe they promised to get… [Read More]
The Seller’s Disclosure Statement – Keep an Eye Out for the Following…
When buying a home, it’s easy to get carried away. On that first date, you’re smitten, but by the sixth date, some cracks are starting to show. Such is the case when buying a home. Sometimes you’re simply too enamored of your potential new abode, so you overlook some major red flags during the process…. [Read More]
Home Selling Tips – 8 Surprisingly “Quirky” Elements That Can Affect Your Home’s Value
Okay, so you know that square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, lot size, and the location of a home help to determine the value. It’s a no-brainer that a 4,000 square foot house with 3 bathrooms on a quiet cul-de-sac will most likely be worth more than a 2,000 square foot home with the… [Read More]
Home Selling Tips – Know the 6 Things Sellers are Legally Required to Disclose…
It’s a common question when you go to sell your residential home, “What do I, as the seller, have to disclose about this property?” Do you have to disclose everything even if it could potentially cost you the sale of the home? A good rule of this thumb is if you’re not sure, then you… [Read More]
Home Selling Tips – 8 Common Issues That Scare Off Potential Home Buyers
There’s probably a lot on your things-to-do list when preparing to sell your home. You’ve addressed what you think are the obvious issues, but what about those less-than-obvious issues? You want your house to look its best for prospective buyers, so now is the time to address all the above before actually listing your home…. [Read More]
Requesting Too Many Minor Repairs Can Keep You From Closing On Your New Home. What Not To Ask For…
We all know that buying a home can be a stressful time. Things can get precarious when money and emotions are involved. When you’re bidding on a prime piece of real estate in a competitive market, with additional offers coming in, choosing what repairs to ask for can become even more strategic. In some cases,… [Read More]
Open House Tips – 10 Questions You Must Ask During an Open House Tour
Open houses are a prime opportunity to not only walk through the potential home of your dreams and get a feel for the space, but also to speak with the listing agent to get more detailed information on the home. For a buyer, visiting an open house provides more than just a casual walk-through of… [Read More]
Saving Up For Your Down Payment Will Require You To Start Thinking Differently
Even for the most disciplined and budget-conscious individual trying to achieve a savings goal is easier said than done. The journey to reaching that end goal is filled with spending temptations that are challenging and the human desire for instant gratification is difficult to ignore. Whether your aspiration is an exotic beach vacation or the… [Read More]