buying: When Buying A House, Don't Just Think Of Yourself - 04/16/12 04:36 AM

A lot of people think about how a certain house or neighborhood pertains just to them. They like to think, "Well if i don't need it then i don't want it." However, what about your buyers? Most of the time you're not moving into a house you'll live in for the rest of your life, so consider who you'll be selling to. If you own a home that is targeted for a small family, even if you don't have kids, think about schools. If a potential buyer loves your home as much as you did when you bought it, but … (1 comments)

buying: "If They Are Motivated, I Can Get A Deal!" - 03/29/12 11:29 PM
Too many times people have the mindset that if the sellers of the house they love really want to sell their home, they will drastically reduce the price. This is not true even to the slightest degree! If you want a seller to reduce to a price that you love, good luck. Put yourself in their shoes and think, "Would I rather sell my home right now for 'x amount' less, or wait until the perfect buyer walks through my door?" Well most people like to wait on that perfect buyer. Its not like selling an old bicycle on craigslist where … (0 comments)

buying: I Want A "Deal" Show Me Foreclosures! - 03/27/12 04:48 AM
Foreclosures can be a gold mine sometimes, but not all the time. Sometimes foreclosures can cost you more money than you were hoping to spend in the first place. Most foreclosures are sold as is so you can lose a lot of money by purchasing one. The following are all things you need to consider spending some extra cash on when looking for a foreclosure;
appliances damages renovations Appliances can be bought for a better price when purchased used but they can still put a dent in your check book. Appliances are the least of your worries with foreclosures however, if … (2 comments)

buying: Why Isn't Anyone Looking At My House? - 03/26/12 12:38 AM
When you are attempting to show your home and no one seems to be interested, there are typically three factors that cause this. The first factor is location, if your home is in a bad location you can not change that. That is just where your home is and you need to accept that. The second factor is condition, this can easily be changed. If your home has old vinyl with water damage and peeling paint, nobody will be interested! You need to make sure your home is more than presentable. The third factor is price, this is easily changed but … (4 comments)

buying: The House Is Great, But My Piano Wont Fit! - 03/15/12 06:15 AM
A perfect house means it is perfect in every aspect, not "good enough." So when looking for a house, take your personal items into consideration. If you have an exceptionally large sectional couch that you love and you're not ready to part with, will it fit in your new home? You need to consider everything from furniture to decorative pieces. If it wont fit, then accept it and move on to a new home. The same goes for people selling their home, if you have a potential buyer and they say they love the home, but there is not enough room … (2 comments)