Experts agree that the first order of business in staging a house is to remove the clutter. In fact, sometimes, this can be the most difficult task because clutter accumulates over time. Even though homeowners don't necessarily see what they walk around everyday, prospective homebuyers do and that's a bad thing because the first time a prospective buyer walks through a house they tend to look emotionally, not logically.
There's a difference between sprucing up a home and staging it. When you repair a leaky toilet or replace a torn screen; you are … (1 comments)
newcastle: New Features at www.davidjedwards.com Renton and Newcastle Real Estate Website
- 04/19/07 02:49 AM
In this release, http://www.davidjedwards.com/ offers the following enhancements: Community Reports Community Reports - You can now take advantage of access to detailed statistics and amenity information about a ZIP code. Your have the option generating a report about one area or compare two different communities. Community reports provide the details you need to make clearer decisions about your next real estate purchase. Community Reports can be found at: http://www.davidjedwards.com/community_report.asp School Reports - Your now have access to information about school areas according to ZIP code or street address. Your have the option of generating a report about one school area or compare … (0 comments)
newcastle: House Hunting Part 9 of 11
- 04/17/07 08:09 AM
Landscaping: Does it look like a park or a landfill? Landscaping not only includes the grass, bushes and any gardens, but also the hardscape - the sidewalk, deck and/or patio. People are spending more time outdoors now that Spring is upon us and you're likely no different. Landscaping improvements can be costly, but is one area in which homeowners often tackle projects themselves. If you have the time, energy, and expertise you can save money by doing some landscaping improvements. But costs can add up here - be sure to factor that into your decision and/or bid.
David Edwards REALTOR® Keller Williams Realty … (0 comments)
newcastle: Upgraded Property Search Functionality at www.davidjedwards.com
- 04/12/07 03:07 PM
The changes described in this message are to let you know that the property search feature at www.davidjedwards.com meets and exceeds industry standard email sending practices. These changes went live on Monday, April 9, 2007. The registration process on my property search page has been updated. A new step has been added to ensure that your email privacy is being protected. The process is known as double opt-in and conforms to the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 recommendations. New users who register for the property search service will receive a newly designed Welcome/Account Information email which includes a button for authentication. This email is … (0 comments)
newcastle: House Hunting Part 1 of 11
- 03/19/07 05:17 AM
It sounds like a great listing - in your price range - in the right neighborhood - with features you're looking for. First impressions mean a lot - but you find the bushes are overgrown, the front hallway is covered with tacky foil wallpaper, the kitchen cabinets are painted dark brown, the living room rug smells musty, and the hardwood floors have black water marks on them. Should you head back out the door? Maybe. But to fully determine whether you should cross this house off of your list you'll need to gather more information, and perhaps look past the blemishes … (0 comments)
All owners want the best possible price and terms when selling their home. Several factors, including market conditions and interest rates, will determine how much you can get for your home. The idea is to get the maximum price and the best terms during the window of time when your home is on the market.
According to the Seattle King County Association of Realtors (SKCAR), found on the web at http://www.nwrealtor.com, real estate agents added 11,719 new listings to the existing inventory of homes for sale in January. February's numbers are not out yet. This is … (0 comments)
I was going to talk about the fact that Spring is in the air and then go on to identify some springtime home improvements you should start preparing for in today's blog post. That was until I saw the dusting of snow on my lawn as I poured my first cup of coffee this morning. I think that discussion can wait a few more days.
The higher elevations of our area received more than just a dusting of snow. My wife is a Teacher at Open Window School (OWS) (www.ows.org) in Bellevue. … (0 comments)
One of the most important decisions that every parent makes is choosing the best school for their children. This can be a very complicated decision. Here are some ideas to help you evaluate schools and make an informed choice.
Do Your Research: Scholastic Considerations: What is the curriculum? What are the SAT scores? What grade does computer education start at? What is the total student population? What is the average class size? What is the student-teacher ration for your child's grade level?
You can check out the Washington State Report Card provided by the Superintendent of Public Instruction … (0 comments)
Knowledge and experience are the keys to successful real estate transactions. The Internet is an enormous library of valuable real estate related information. Doing your research to gather knowledge as well as working with local REALTORS®, whose expertise and experience can interpret and guide you through the information, can be essential to your success in buying a home that is right for you.
Planning is one of the keys to making the home buying process easier and more understandable. With research and planning, you'll be able to anticipate requests from lenders, lawyers and … (0 comments)
newcastle: How to Prepare Your House for Buyers
- 02/17/07 06:06 AM
A house that "sparkles" on the surface will sell faster than its shabby neighbor, even though both are structurally well maintained.
From experience, REALTORS® also know that a "well-polished" house appeals to more buyers and will sell faster and for a higher price. Additionally, buyers feel more comfortable purchasing a well-cared for home because if what they can see is well maintained, they assume that what they can't see has probably also been well maintained. In readying your house for sale, consider:
how much should you spend to prepare your house for sale? exterior and curb appeal interior appeal Before putting … (0 comments)
newcastle: 3 Easy Steps to Getting a Mortgage
- 02/15/07 03:59 AM
Examine your finances and shop around before you apply for a mortgage. Shopping for a mortgage is the first step toward owning a home and perhaps the most daunting, especially if you are not prepared. Once a simple task that meant comparing fixed rates from among perhaps a dozen or fewer savings and loan companies, the mortgage hunt today is like finding your way through a maze. There are dozens of loan types and hundreds of loan programs available through thousands of mortgage brokers, bankers, lenders, finance companies, credit unions and even stock brokerage firms. Pam will be able to walk … (1 comments)
newcastle: Now with Keller Williams
- 02/08/07 11:01 AM
I just signed on with with Keller Williams Southeast Sound. To learn more about services available to you through my real estate business, visit www.davidjedwards.com. … (1 comments)
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