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With the rising tide of foreclosures on the market, many people are buying homes that need some post-closing repairs and renovations. These extra costs are usually paid from savings and credit cards. As a result, it usually takes a long time to complete these projects, the financing charges are much higher … (3 comments)
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So You've Found A Fixer-Upperby Pam SimpsonDesoto-Tate County Real Estate
Attention Contractors, Builders, and Bargain Hunters! Expanded Cape on 1.66 Beautiful Level Acres! 5 Bedrooms. 3 Full Baths. 2-Car Garage. House Needs Updating and Complete Renovation. Home Being Sold in AS IS Condition. Excellent Country Location on Cul-De-Sac Street! Minutes to Boonton, Denville, and Rockaway Town Centers. Easy Commute to Routes … (0 comments)
New Listing in Hagerstown (Washington County), Maryland: Three Bedroom, 2 Full Bath All Brick Home near Fairgrounds Park. Hardwood floors throughout. Includes Five (5) Car Detached garage for additional Income. Property being sold as-is. A Fixer-Upper needing some work, possible short-sale. House was once divided into two seperate units and can … (0 comments)
New Listing in Hagerstown (Washington County), Maryland: Three Bedroom, 2 Full Bath All Brick Home near Fairgrounds Park. Hardwood floors throughout. Includes Five (5) Car Detached garage for additional Income. Property being sold as-is. A Fixer-Upper needing some work, possible short-sale. House was once divided into two seperate units and can … (0 comments)
Here are four links to the latest fixer-upper & foreclosure properties (in the greater Orlando area which includes Orange County, Seminole County, Lake County and Volusia county) using my search methods. To see the properties online, just click the links below. If that doesn't work, you can click on or cut and … (0 comments)
While you know there are plenty of fixer-uppers to be had, the secret is knowing how to find the best ones that will offer the best return on your investment. But, where should one begin looking for properties with little or no competition from other buyers?
When you are going to list a Fixer-Upper how much work should you put into it? I am listing a house that 6 months ago, before the Oil Boom here, would have listed for about $40,000.. Today, thanks to the Oil Boom and the expansion of The Minot Air Force Base, … (6 comments)
With the availability of so many foreclosed upon houses with super low sale prices attached to them, it is tempting to try your hand at rehabbing. But where do you start? How do you begin? How big of a project can you handle? As you are shopping, you should be able … (0 comments)
The listing agent held nothing back. . .I was warned. . .this Baltimore row house rehab was a dog. . .so bad it even barked! Okay, maybe it didn't actually bark, but it did stink - plumes of rotten food and reek body odor wafted out the front door courtesy of … (7 comments)
My kids people are grown and have left the nest & my husband is out of town. I love them dearly, but was so happy that I was free to show houses this Saturday to a charming young lady who is attending college here in Florence.Does anyone remember being 21? I do. … (6 comments)
In my last post, I wrote about how the reality TV show, Flip This House, on A&E, got me thinking about fixer-upper homes and the potential they have to bring real anguish to the lives of people who buy them looking to get rich as real estate “flippers.”
The Charlotte home builder's annual remodeling contest winners have been announced and all we can say is wow! Check out the article and the before and after photographs of these stunning transformations!
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The definition of a fixer-upper is broad. It can be a house that simply needs "cosmetics" like fresh paint and updated fixtures - or a major renovation requiring foundation work and structural repairs. It's important that you assess your own abilities and interests before deciding to buy a fixer-upper. Some of … (3 comments)
View this listing online at www.marylandshometeam.com … (0 comments)
Foreclosures can often be prevented . . . first by working with your mortgage company, especially if you are in a temporary situation that is causing financial difficulty. CALL THEM AT THE FIRST SIGN OF DIFFICULTY. They really do not want the property back -- they probably have plenty on hand … (1 comments)
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Hello,I created a button on my home page to give my visitors access to what they refer to as "bargains".
It's commonly believed that fixer-upper properties represent easy money that is ripe for the taking - that you can buy it, do a little work on it in your spare time, and then resell quickly for a large profit. Usually, this simply isn't the case. Although, with proper planning and foresight, good … (0 comments)
Real estate ads are sprinkled with terminology that often puzzles consumers who don't have applied knowledge of housing industry lingo. Internet homebuyers find that information about properties is often presented in abbreviated form or unfamiliar language. Shedding a little light on some basic real estate terms may help you locate … (0 comments)
INVESTOR/HANDYMAN SPECIAL OWNER SAYS SELL!!!! SELLING AS-IS
Lovely Victorian home w/all the charm of yesterday.This home has potential & is in need for a visionary to bring up to today's conveniences. Features tall ceilings,mostly all original moldings, upgraded to w/Romax wiring, exterior paint stripped down to the redwood, re-plumed w/ABS & copper pipe & much more. 
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We've all heard the nightmare stories about so-called "fixer-upper" homes. Sometimes things go smoothly, sometimes there are "surprises" you couldn't possibly imagine.
What to do with this listing? You can suggest many things to the Sellers, but, if the Buyers expect new and beautiful, wow, harder to market than I thought. Yes, the obvious, dropping the price and we have, but, where are the folks who do like to paint, clean and decorate … (5 comments)
You have a 401K and it is only earning you 10% a year max and you can only contribute up to $6000 a year depending on your age and situation. Who decides what you invest in? Some stock broker across the country somewhere in an office. What if there was a … (0 comments)
The Poughkeepsie Journal has an ongoing real estate podcast series. Though the focus is on the Hudson Valley, the topics are relevant to our industry. The topics include the basics: tips for first-time homebuyers, mortgage basics and home inspections. Also included are great non-traditional topics such as staging and negotiating. 
I remember many years ago while living in the Puget Sound area, purchasing a home that had been built in 1899. The home was on two city lots, with beautiful fruit trees, cherry, plum and pear. From the second floor windows you could see the Sound. What I couldn't see though was … (1 comments)