Clean Crawlspace May Increase Home Sale

The name makes it sound like a place that you crawl in; however, most of us would probably rather pass on the crawl or even a walk-through of this area because of the lack of cleanliness. A crawlspace is typically a shallow area beneath your home between the soil and first floor. It can be very useful and even enticing to buyers if it’s kept up

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Bathroom Remodels Becoming More Popular

While kitchens are still high on the interest list for buyers and homeowners, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is reporting that remodeler survey respondents say that a bathroom remodel was one of their most common projects during the first six months of 2010–as much as 61 percent of their remodels were done on bathrooms.

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Staging a Photo Ready Home

Your home’s first impression may not be one that is face to face with a prospective buyer. In today’s world, 84 percent (National Association of Realtors) of home buyers start their search online.

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Making Your Home Appealing On A Budget

With the uncertainty of the economy, many people are looking for ways to cut back. When it comes to selling their home, homeowners often don’t want to put much money into getting it ready for the sale

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Housing Tax Credit Closing Extension Helps Some; Others Finding Market Ripe With Good Deals

It’s not a lot of time, but a three-month homebuyer limited tax-credit extension will help some. “I think it was one of relief by lots of homebuyers who had loans and real estate transactions in the pipeline and couldn’t close by the June 30th deadline

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Buyers Interested in Walkability

Park the car and put on the walking shoes. Homebuyers are ranking a home’s walking distance to schools, stores, neighborhood parks, and more as high on the list of influences to buy a home

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Should You Buy A Condo?

Condos can be a great option for many buyers. But is this type of home the best fit for you

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Renovation Projects For Older Housing Must Follow EPA Rules

Buyers, owners, and managers of older housing (pre 1978) need to be aware of recently-effective Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules regarding renovation projects in such units. In 2008 the EPA adopted the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rule. Certain requirements of that rule became effective April 22, 2010

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Buyers Should Be Careful About Credit Use Prior to Closing

Buyers and their agents need to be aware that it is a very bad idea for buyers to increase their credit balances or to open new lines of credit shortly before they close escrow on their new home. More specifically, they should avoid such activity during the period of time between loan application and closing. This is because policies under Fannie Mae’s Loan Quality Initiative, effective June 1, 2010, requires lenders to “refresh” a borrower’s credit report just prior to closing.

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Developing The Skill Of Qualifying Buyers

The most important skill in sales is qualifying.

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