Posts tagged ‘preparing a home for sale’

December 29, 2015

91% of mortgaged properties now have equity. Move up in 2016?

91% of mortgaged properties now have equity. Move up in 2016?

Equity regained with rising home prices. Around 91% of mortgaged properties across the nation have now regained equity and borrower equity has increased by almost 700 billion over the past year. (Source CoreLogic) CoreLogic predicts residential home prices to increase almost 5% over the next year. If that is the case, an additional 800,000 homeowners […]

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December 10, 2015

Is your Carbon Monoxide detector more than 5-7 years old? Might be time to replace it.

Is your Carbon Monoxide detector more than 5-7 years old? Might be time to replace it.

Did you know that most carbon monoxide detectors have a limited life span of just 5-7 years?  Check your manual or your notes to see how old your unit is.  If it is longer than 7 years, you might want to serious consider replacing it. Why replace? Because the detecting components lose their effectiveness and […]

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December 1, 2015

Winter home selling tips

Winter home selling tips

This time of year, people are busy, it can be snowy and cold and some people just want to stay home.  BUT, for certain, people still buy houses during winter! To make your home stand out this winter selling season, below are some tips: Light it up inside and out Turn lights on inside and out to […]

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November 10, 2015

Small home upgrades to add much to your home, without much expense

Small home upgrades to add much to your home, without much expense

Remodeling can get very expensive quickly.  But small updates, sometimes made before trying to sell a home, can actually create a bit impact.  Most can also be done by yourself to save more money! Some of the projects to consider are: New hardware on cabinetry New colorful mulch in garden beds Small paint jobs like […]

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November 3, 2015

The most important factors in selling a home quickly & for top dollar

The most important factors in selling a home quickly & for top dollar

  1. Price. Price your home correct from the start, don’t plan on adjusting the price later. Activity is highest when the listing is new. Take advantage of that by pricing aggressively. 2. Location. What is appealing to you about your location? Make a list of nearby attractions/conveniences and what you enjoyed about living in this […]

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