resale value: Fixing up your property, what your Realtor may not tell you! - 08/25/08 11:31 PM
Do you own a home that might be considered a cosmetic fixer, or even a major fixer, and you want to sell it? There are two options. First, sell it as is for a discounted price, or second, fix it up and put it on the market and hope to get
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resale value: THE SMART WAY TO LOOK AT HOME IMPROVEMENTS - 08/06/08 02:11 PM
What home improvements really pay off when the time comes to sell your house?That's an important question for any homeowner contemplating moving or remodeling. And the only possible answer is a somewhat complicated one.
That answer starts with the fact that really major improvements - room additions, total replacements
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resale value: It Looks Like The Perfect House....But Is It? - 07/17/08 11:22 AM
Only a Home Inspection can determine this !
What is a Home Inspection?
It is a visual examination of the house in it's current condition.
What a Home Inspection isn't...
A Home Inspection does not guarantee against future defects and as such can't be considered a warranty.
What does
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resale value: The Cost Of Gas; How Long Can You Hold Out With That Large SUV? What Is Your Breaking Point? - 06/23/08 10:35 AM
It's an interesting topic, filled with endlessly differing opinions, depending on who you talk to. Will the cost of gas go up, down, stabilize, etc.???
I realize that all things are relative and those who have relatively fuel efficient vehicles may very well feel the pinch, especially if they were already
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resale value: A Great Visual for Cost vs. Value - 06/07/08 05:27 PM
I get lots of emails from HGTV.com and their sister sites since I'm such a junkie. One in particular, though, was both entertaining and informative.
This one was about 15 different home improvements and their return at resale. Essentially these are the top 15 choices (there are obviously others,
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resale value: Magnetic Induction Cook Tops - 06/06/08 03:31 PM
Originally posted on http://primerealestatelasvegas.wordpress.com
If you can pick out one part of the home that matters the most in resale value, the kitchen is an area that will be brought up first on many peoples’ lists. The latest trend in kitchens today are Magnetic Induction Cook Tops.
Magnetic Induction Cook Tops
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resale value: Denver-area home sales prices down 10 percent - 05/27/08 12:36 PM
An article from the Denver Business Journal, reports that existing single-family home sales in the Denver area fell by 3% during the past year, while the median sales price decreased by 10.28%. According to figures for April by MetroList, the area's home sales declined from to 4,265 from 4,399 April 2007. The sales price fell to $222,550
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resale value: Buying a Home With Good Resale Value - 04/24/08 12:39 PM
When you embark on a search for the home of your dreams, the last thing on yourmind will be sellit it later. But sell it you will, even if that's going to happen in the very distang future. So, it makes sense to look for a home that has the
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resale value: Buying a home with resale value! - 02/18/08 11:47 PM
Buying a Home With Resale Value
Location – Local Community, Town or City
Before you can actually pick out a house, you need to choose what cities or communities you would like to live in. There are many factors you should pay attention to, not only for yourself, but because you
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resale value: Let’s Talk about Real Estate Investing…Show Me The Money ;-) - 02/13/08 10:38 PM
Buying real estate is about more than just finding a place to call home. Investing in real estate has become increasingly popular over the last fifty years and has become a common investment vehicle. Although the real estate market has plenty of opportunities for making big gains, buying and owning real estate is a lot
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resale value: Investors, Owners Boost Your Home Resale Value - 02/12/08 11:04 PM
As Your Property Management Company We Help You Get The Best Possible Out Of Your Investment! Sure Fire Tips That Help, Guaranteed! 1) Lawn-care/landscaping. A lot of people overlook this one. A green lawn is a plus. A weedy, crabgrass filled lawn will detract from your homes present
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resale value: Navarre: Remodeling, Replacements and Home Additions - 01/07/08 04:48 PM
Construction Cost
Versus Resale Value
8/2007
Adding a second story, adding a bedroom to an exsisting attic and
replacing your siding are the least expensive ways to add value
and increase the selling pirce for your home.
Cost recouped depend on many factors including the condition of
the
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resale value: Resale Value in Las Vegas Real Estate - 12/05/07 11:22 AM
Hello Fellow Realtors. I'd like to get your opinion about resale values. I know in different markets certain features have higher reselling value than other, but I'd really like to get a sense of what Realtors in Las Vegas think is good and bad for resale value. I wrote a post
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resale value: Faux finish or faux pas? - 10/08/07 03:01 PM
As a real estate broker anytime I think about upgrading or changing my home I think about resale, even if I have no intention of selling anytime soon. I want my home to be a place I enjoy but I don't want to have to redo everything when it comes time
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resale value: Don't Leave Buyers in the Dark! - 09/03/07 11:02 AM
This was originally posted on my website's blog page, www.neohiorealtor.com. This is a modified version for the real estate community. I hope you like it. Whether you are trying to get a listing or just talking with a future client that wants to make sure that their home's value is kept current so they can
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resale value: TOP 12 REASONS TO INVEST IN THE FLAMINGO SOUTH BEACH - 08/01/07 12:16 AM
Why Miami South Beach? 1) Attractive tourist and resident destination plus close to Brickell & Aventura2) Growing demand for rental product and diminishing supply From 2000 -2005 over 40% of rental apartment were taken out of the supply and converted to condominium, this trend continues Tourist and Miami - Dade workers alike demand Miami
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resale value: Buying a Home With Resale Value - 07/09/07 05:31 PM
Buying a Home With a View Homes with a pleasant view of the horizon often sell at a premium above similar homes without the view. However, if a view is important to you, buy it mostly for your own pleasure and not as an investment. Although, a view is desirable especially in
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resale value: Re-Sale Value In Knoxville, TN -- Why It Is Important! - 07/02/07 06:27 AM
Your home is more than just a place for you to live, it also represents one of the most important and major financial decisions/investments that you will ever make. Most folks will buy and sell several homes over the course of our lifetimes, so it is important to consider the resale
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resale value: Mr. & Mrs. FSBO, Let's Think About Buyers - 12/20/06 01:26 PM
Traditionally in the past when I've spoken to FSBO's I've directed the conversation more in their interests. Why it will take longer to sell the house, why your "savings" are illusionary at best, why you might not want to show the house yourself. I've switched over to talking about the buyer. Let's
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resale value: Swimming Pools: Value Added?? - 10/16/06 11:20 AM
In Northern VA, swimming pools are most active late May through Labor Day. Then they spend the rest of the year collecting leaves, frogs and an occasional Labrador retriever in search of his next mallard. People who move here from Florida and California are always in search of the perfect
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resale value: Let the counter offers begin. - 09/28/06 04:58 PM
I put in two offers to purchase last night around 11 pm. So, today, it is time for the counter offers to begin. Starting with the first phone call. It was late last night writing up the second offer, and my human factor kicked in, and I forgot to send
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resale value: Fractional Ownership vs Timeshare what is the difference? - 09/02/06 07:03 PM
Fractional ownership can start at prices as low as 20,000 we have seen them offered at 40K in the Caribbean and no doubt here in the US it has already taken hold when it comes to corporate jets, and luxury yachts. This may also become a factor in the second home
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resale value: Home Staging Expert - 08/18/06 06:09 PM
HOUSES ARE STILL SELLING, JUST NOT AS QUICKLY! AND THE BEST LOOKING HOMES SELL FIRST, IT'S ALL ABOUT CONTEXT AND PACKAGING.... HERE'S HOW TO MAKE YOURS STAND OUT IN A SINKING MARKET. HIRE A PROFESSIONAL HOME STAGER. What is Home Staging? Home Staging is the art of decorating a home to sell
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resale value: Pools - Money Pit or Pleasure Pond? - 07/21/06 12:06 PM
A story on MSN today discussed to pros and cons of buying a home with a pool. Setting aside personal preferences, I thought about the debate over resale value. Obviously, if you're not going to use your pool, the it's just a hole in the ground that you'll pour money into. But
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