home value: Home Values Are Impacted By School Zones: Is The Move Worth It? - 12/08/20 11:52 AM
If you are looking for a home, then you probably have a budget in mind. You also need to know about the most common factors that influence the price of a home. One factor that always seems to play a role in the price of a home is the quality of the school system. This makes sense. After all, a lot of people who are looking for a home have children (or are planning on having children) and want to make sure they have access to a quality education. At the same time, is it truly worth the price increase to … (1 comments)

home value: Tips For Deciding The Value Of A Home - 08/21/20 06:18 AM
Homes are more than just a building. They are filled with memories of children taking their first steps, holidays that were celebrated with family members and friends, and Super Bowl parties filled with smiles and cheers.
These memories are priceless; however, people cannot let emotions cloud their judgment when they are trying to sell a house. Instead, it is important to focus on the building. There are a few tips that everyone should follow as they try to figure out how much their home is worth.
Be Reasonable
The first tip is not to price a home too high out of the gate. While … (3 comments)

home value: The Healthy Home? Selling The Wellness Value Of A Home - 07/23/20 07:53 AM
A study by the World Health Organization says that 90% of our health comes from where and how people live. Homeowners are paying more attention to wellness. These considerations extend to the home that they want to buy. Do you want to get a great price when you sell your home?
Go green and go healthy.
Going Green
Homebuyers are looking for more than just a quality home in a safe neighborhood. They also appreciate energy efficiency.
Energy efficiency includes new appliances that use less electricity, smart-home technology that manages usage and climate zones, and better insulation as well as new windows and doors. It also … (1 comments)

home value: Case Shiller Price Index Shows An Annual Growth Rate Of Home Prices - 09/25/13 12:10 AM
Case Shiller Price Index Shows An Annual Growth Rate Of Home Prices Home prices were still gaining in July, but for 15 of 20 cities included the S&P Case-Shiller 10 and 20-city Home Price Indices, the pace of increasing home prices is slowing down. National home prices rose by 1.80 percent in July as compared to 2.20 percent in June.
Home prices grew by 0.60 percent from June to July on a seasonally-adjusted basis. This was the lowest month-to-month gain since September 2012.
David Blitzer, index committee chairman of S&P Dow Jones Indices, said that higher mortgage rates are hitting the … (0 comments)

home value: Can That Killer Home Theater Add Value To Your Home? - 07/12/13 08:46 AM
Can That Killer Home Theater Add Value To Your Home?
 
Many home owners dream of having a home theater - an entire room of the home dedicated to enjoying television and film. These rooms are usually equipped with a large flat screen television or projector, comfortable seats, mood lighting and perhaps even a bar or a snack fridge.
They are very comfortable and the perfect place to relax after a hard day. They are also lots of fun for entertaining, as you will be able to watch the big game or the hottest new release with your friends in style.
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home value: Great Staging Tips To Set A Buyer's Mood At Your Home For Sale - 03/19/13 01:59 AM
Great Staging Tips To Set A Buyer's Mood At Your Home For Sale
 
Staging is the art of preparing your King of Prussia home for sale before showing it to prospective buyers.
The point of staging is to highlight the house's strengths, downplay its weaknesses and make it more appealing.
With the right decorating techniques, you can win buyers over the moment they step through the door.
Below are a few staging tips to help make your house irresistible to potential buyers.
Put Everything Away
The first step is to put away anything that is not essential. This will open … (4 comments)

home value: Help Your Home Office Shine When Selling Your Property - 02/27/13 01:17 PM

Help Your Home Office Shine When Selling Your Property With telecommuting continuing to rise, and with more jobs requiring after-hours attention, showcasing your home's "home office" can help it show better with a prospective home buyer. 
It's wise to have your kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms show well, but a great-looking home office can make a huge impact and help you sell your home more quickly.
Here are a few tips to helping your home office shine :
Designate The Right Space 
Whether it's a spare bedroom or a computer nook, specify a separate place at which business is done. Make sure … (0 comments)

home value: Tips For Selling Your Home In The Colder Winter Months - 01/23/13 10:55 PM

Tips For Selling Your Home In The Colder Winter Months
Real estate agents in Montgomery County will tell you that it can be harder to sell a home in the winter. The days are colder and shorter, leaving less time to show a home to potential buyers.
The good news, though, is that most buyers looking at houses in the winter aren't just killing time. They're serious enough about finding a new home to house hunt at a time when most people might rather stay inside.
There are a several steps you can take to make a good impression on … (1 comments)

home value: What To Do When Your Home Doesn't Appraise At Its Purchase Price - 01/16/13 11:03 PM
What To Do When Your Home Doesn't Appraise At Its Purchase Price

Experienced home sellers in Montgomery County know that reaching a sales agreement with a potential buyer can be just the start of the negotiation process. There are often inspection issues to resolve, among other items.
One particular negotiation point which can present difficulties for both buyers and sellers is when a home's appraised value falls short of its contracted sales price.

Sometimes, this happens because the home's price was inflated. Other times, it's the result of a faulty appraisal.
As a home seller, there are some common appraisal problems of which you should be … (0 comments)

 
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