home selling tips: Lessons Learned: Blue Countertops
- 02/22/17 03:18 PM
Lessons Learned: Blue Countertops When you buy a new construction home you get to pick the cabinets, flooring, paint color, finishes, fixtures. You can go with the builder basics to keep costs down, or you can choose upgrades. All the decisions can be overwhelming. On the other hand, it can be a lot of fun "customizing" all of these things to make the house you are buying in to your HOME. When we bought our first new construction home (now we are experienced, we've done this twice), we didn't do very many upgrades. We went very basic. Oak cabinets. Beige carpeting (with an upgraded … (9 comments)
The home you want to buy is 20 years old. After reviewing the property disclosure (filled out by the seller) and having your own home inspection, you are concerned about the age of the itchen appliances and some of the mechanicals. What is the life expectancy of a refrigerator or a hot water heater? That could certainly influence your decision about asking the seller to provide a home warranty. Based on normal wear and tear, the International Association of Ceritified Home Inspectors, here is a life expectancy list for the most commonly replaced or repaired items. For a … (6 comments)
It's time for a move. It doesn't matter what the reason-job transfer, need more or less space, a desire to be closer to family or work. Maybe the neighborhood has changed. Generally speaking, when you've made the decision, you have a "game plan" in mind for the move. You want to move in the shortest time possible, with the least amount of hassle, at the best price achieveable! Your Real Estate Agent wants the same outcome. If it's that easy, why doesn't it always work out that way? Pricing the home … (17 comments)
Once upon a time you were an eager Home Buyer. You had a list of criteria for what you wanted in your home purchase. You'd done the research, knew your comfortable price range, and you were ready to make a move. You settled in as a happy Homeowner. You unpacked your boxes, stocked your refrigerator, figured out the perfect furniture placement. You've celebrated birthdays and holidays, you've had a dinner party or 2, and maybe you've added on a deck or finished the basement. You've made your house, your home.
Now you've had … (19 comments)
home selling tips: Weekend Selling Tips: Be Ready for the "Curtain Call"
- 09/09/12 11:19 AM
Weekend Selling Tips: Be Ready for the "Curtain Call" I've shared tips about this before and it's worth repeating. When you have your home for sale, remember that buyers are going to looking in every nook and cranny. They want to know what they are getting for their money. Charita Cadenhead, a fellow blogger and Real Estate professional reminds us that buyers will look in the seller's closets, kitchen pantry and behind the shower curtain. Compliments of The Foerster Team, Rocky Mountain Real Estate Advisors, (720) 530-5554
Behind Curtain #1: It's Not Really About the Tub and Shower Home buyers … (9 comments)
Lessons Learned: Blue Countertops
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