bay area: Presale Improvements & Curb Appeal - 05/15/13 05:33 AM
Making exterior improvements to your home before putting it on the market will draw more potential buyers once it is listed.  This is known as improving your home’s ‘curb appeal’, and because first impressions are important, it may help ensure a quick sale.  But the first thing you need to do is decide how much time and money you are willing to invest in presale improvements.
You can go as far as resurfacing the driveway or applying a fresh coat of paint.  The good news is that you should be able to recover the cost of these larger improvements in the … (2 comments)

bay area: Finding the Perfect Neighborhood - 06/03/09 02:36 AM
The surrounding neighborhood is just as important because it can have a big impact on your lifestyle -- safety, available amenities, and convenience all play their part, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
NAR also says you can keep your home value stable if you find the right neighborhood.
And you can find the right neighborhood by getting information direct from the best sources -- rather than from second hand and often incomplete data bases professing to offer you one stop shopping for all your neighborhood checking needs.
* Make a list of the activities -- movies, health clubs, … (0 comments)