lauras real estate: How to get the most return on your remodel investment. What upgrades are worth it.
- 04/11/12 04:01 AM
Remodeling Magazine and the National Association of REALTORSĀ® (NAR) recently released their report comparing remodeling cost vs. value. The results vary depending on multiple factors including: region, quality of work, value of homes in your neighborhood, and when you plan to sell your home in relation to the completion of the project. According to the overall findings, to boost the value of your home, start by upgrading the exterior. Replace your front door with a steel or fiberglass entry door to add curb appeal and value. Give your home a facelift and dramatically improve your facade by upgrading your existing siding. (1 comments)
lauras real estate: Why should you get pre-approved before you start to browse for a home.
- 03/27/12 03:38 AM
Getting pre-approved before you start your house hunt provides you with an edge over other prospective buyers, saves you time and can spare you the disappointment of falling in love with a home you cannot afford. First, there is a difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved. Pre-qualification refers only to the amount for which you might expect to be approved, and is not an in-depth evaluation or your credit report. Getting pre-approved is the next step and more involved, as a lender performs an extensive check on your financial background and current credit rating. The lender can tell you the specific (0 comments)
lauras real estate: Jefferson County Homes sold surpass last years numbers
- 03/07/12 03:53 AM
According to the Wisconsin Realtors Association home sales in Jefferson County are up from this same time last year. This is good news for all the homes currently on the market today and any people listing their home soon. Of course we still have not seen the number of homes sold reach the level they were at 3 years ago but we are headed in the right direction.Ā (1 comments)