home selling: 4 Trending Features in Today's Modern Kitchen
- 02/21/17 12:25 PM
While a home's curb appeal may draw buyers in, its interior matters just as much, if not more. Several features are high on the wish list of today's homebuyer, including a modern kitchen. Whether you're thinking of starting a remodel or you're just curious about what the future holds, check out these trends that turn kitchens into buyer bait. Hidden appliances: Upgrading appliances is one of the quickest ways to add value to a kitchen. If you're looking to impress a buyer with deep pockets, look into hidden appliances. What's the appeal? Less obvious appliances keep the eye on the kitchen's overall … (3 comments)
home selling: Have You Saved Enough for Closing Costs?
- 01/31/17 12:32 PM
There are many potential homebuyers, and even sellers, who believe that they need at least a 20% down payment in order to buy a home or move on to their next home. Time after time, we have dispelled this myth by showing that many loan programs allow you to put down as little as 3% (or 0% with a VA loan). If you have saved up your down payment and are ready to start your home search, one other piece of the puzzle is to make sure that you have saved enough for your closing costs. Freddie Mac defines closing costs as: “Closing costs, … (2 comments)
home selling: Real Estate 2017: What to Expect
- 01/24/17 12:25 PM
One of the most common questions we get at this time of year is, “What’s going on in the market?” It’s not just potential buyers and sellers who are curious; homeowners always want reassurance their home’s value is going up. The good news is the American real estate market is strong and healthy: home values are up, prices and sales are strong, and millennial first-time buyers are eager to become homeowners. We often use national real estate numbers to give us a clearer view of our local market. However, real estate is local, and while statistics and predictions help us understand the … (1 comments)
home selling: Have You Ticked All the Boxes on Your Open House Checklist?
- 08/05/15 08:31 AM
Given the large number of potential buyers who will stroll through your home during an open house, it is critical that you meticulously prepare your property with an eye for the details that buyers will be likely to notice. Be sure to pay attention to all rooms and the yard: the overgrown shrub or leaky faucet that you barely notice anymore may be a glaring indication to a buyer that the property is unkempt. Before you open your doors to droves of home shoppers, consider this checklist: Make all necessary repairs. Obtaining a professional home inspection early in the selling process … (0 comments)
home selling: The Zestimate Home Value Explained
- 02/20/15 04:44 AM
Somewhere at Zillow headquarters a famous "Zestmate" was created. It shows you a value of your home based on a formula derived from their Zillow data. What it doesn't show you, is how inaccurate their values are! In fact, almost 65% of their "estimates" for home values are more that 8% off! So if Zillow shows you that your home is worth $750,000, it can very well be worth anywhere between $690,000 and $810,000. The problem here is that Zestimate lacks the accuracy of an appraisal. The data they pull may very well be incorrect. County records can be outdated … (11 comments)
While a home's curb appeal may draw buyers in, its interior matters just as much, if not more. Several features are high on the wish list of today's homebuyer, including a modern kitchen. Whether you're thinking of starting a remodel or you're just curious about what the future holds, check out these trends that turn kitchens into buyer bait.
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