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Put lawn upkeep on autopilot
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... programmed to come on every third day for one hour to water an established lawn, while another station comes on every day for 20 minutes to water specific garden areas, and yet another set of stations ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Sellers, don't be difficult when showing home
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... makes an appointment. You don't need to let an agent in who hasn't followed the MLS instructions. THE CLOSING: For some properties, and in some areas, it's appropriate for the listing agent to show the ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Changing out windows tricky with aluminum siding
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... a wide air space between the panes, and good weatherstripping, solid latches and smooth operation on operable windows. I would contact an experienced window dealer in your area -- stay away from the home ...Thursday, 20 March 2008 -
Kitchen is no place to skimp on lighting
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... and behind you wherever you are in the room, your body typically blocks or shadows some of that light, which is why specific lighting fixtures dedicated to specific areas are so important. Task lighting ...Thursday, 20 March 2008 -
Beware of kitchen-range fire hazard
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... solution on the counter, and the container leaked. Now we have an area where the leak was that is slightly discolored and appears to have a somewhat duller finish. Do you have any recommendation on how ...Thursday, 14 February 2008 -
Three must-haves for a good paint job
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... is paint that is well-adhered to the underlying surface. For small areas, a push-type scraper, such as a putty knife, will work as well. Sanding: This is the other most common paint removal method, used ...Thursday, 14 February 2008 -
How to keep water flowing during remodel
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... then immediately complete the drywall, painting and even floor covering in the area where the water heater will go, even if that's out of sequence with the rest of the project. That will allow you to install ...Sunday, 27 January 2008 -
The Critical Role of the REALTOR®
Category: Real Estate/National
... property amenities and assess market impact 61. Prepare a detailed list of locations and distances to area schools, grocery stores, department stores and shopping malls 62. Prepare a detailed list ...Friday, 11 January 2008 -
Rethinking your home search
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... in an area with a school district you don't like and you have children who are about to enter school, you need to move if you can't afford private-school tuition. You have an urgent reason to move ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Key Factors to Consider Before Buying a Brand-New Home
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... be any fees assessed. Check with the local planning board to find out if the area may be involved in any future developments which may affect your new neighborhood. By investigating all of the potential ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
From the Roof to the Floor, It's Always Wise to Determine Lifespan
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... last five to 15 years. Anodes should be checked every three or four years if water in your area has a normal pH level, or every one or two years if water is acidic or artificially softened. Most tankless ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Top Renovation Mistakes
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... through a loan, draw up a detailed budget before you begin approaching lenders. Stick to your budget whenever possible, and if you end up spending more than you planned in one area, try and compromise ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Warm Up an Empty House for Faster Sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... of light) to kitchens, bathrooms, and dining areas. Unoccupied houses quickly start to smell stale no matter how clean they are, so use room fresheners to keep the air smelling clean. Give out-dated ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Choosing Your Ideal Neighborhood
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... features, then start looking for homes in areas that match most of your criteria. Here are some things to consider: Transportation Realities and OptionsCheck the length of your commute to work ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Tips for First-time Buyers
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... borrow, and how much you'll need to cover up-front costs. Study the Market When you've decided on the area you want to move to, do some research and get a Current Market Analysis (CMA). A CMA will ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Open Houses '101'
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... area, drive-by and foot traffic can bring in a lot of visitors. Even if they're not serious buyers, they may know someone who is. Your agent will reap the benefits, too. An open house gives agents ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Moving Made Easier and More Affordable
Category: Real Estate/Moving
... and photographs, leave a spare set of bedding and towels for each member of the house and pack up the rest. Your rooms and storage areas will look larger and more attractive to buyers. This is also ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Negotiate for Top Dollar
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... your house needs to be priced according to its market value. Research the sales prices of recently sold homes in your area and you'll have an idea of the current market value of your home. Of ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Mortgage Glossary
Category: FAQs/General
... project in which each unit owner holds title to a unit in a building, an undivided interest in the common areas of the project, and sometimes the exclusive use of certain limited common areas. The ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Is an Interest-only Loan for You?
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... than they would be with a conventional loan. This leaves you with increased cash-flow for the period of the loan, and gives you the option of using the extra money to create investments in other areas. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
What should I consider when buying a condo or loft?
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... common area: the grounds, walkways, hallways, staircases, elevators, recreation room, pool, etc. The condo you buy will be governed by Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). The CC&Rs will ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Best Way to Sell Your Home Quickly
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... a Good Agent An agent will be able to give you advice on how to price your home competitively, and their knowledge and impartiality will aid in pinpointing problem areas that might reduce your property's ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Sell Your Starter Home
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... Consider painting a "feature wall" in a complementary color - for example, in the master bedroom, a feature wall behind the bed can add some interest to the area. Help your potential buyer imagine living ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Home Sellers Hit Roadblocks in Today's Market
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... also use additional marketing methods, especially for their more expensive listings, such as color brochures and postcards mailed to nearby homeowners who may have friends who want to move to the area. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Getting Your Home Ready for a Showing
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... for buyers to imagine living in the home Organize closets and consider moving unnecessary items to a temporary storage unit to make storage areas appear larger Clear as many objects from shelves as ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
What do School Test Scores Mean for the Value of Your Home?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... at public schools are very influential when it comes to determining the value of area homes. While "location, location, location" is still paramount, the factors that influence the desirability of ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Vacation cottages can be challenging to buy, own
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... devoted to locating a suitable area for acquiring a vacation cottage. After the search narrows down to a specific area and a specific cottage, Hunter explains details of what to look for because buying ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
5 Things to Ask Before Making an Offer on a Condo
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... into the available school stats such as test scores and parent comments. TrafficMany people make the mistake of not testing their commute, especially if they are relocating to a new area. This is especially ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
Best Way to Buy Home That Needs Repairs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... closing, rather than having to make repairs, particularly if they are moving out of the area. HOUSE HUNTING TIP: From the buyers' perspective, it's usually better to ask for a lower price than a credit, ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
How to Find a Good Investment Property
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... investment buying. The easiest way of getting a feel for good prospects is just to jump in your car and drive around your area. Look for areas with a lot of development going on, or where new housing projects ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
Increase Your Home’s Value through Energy Efficient Upgrades
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... effective in rooms which are used irregularly, and in outdoor areas. Outdoors In the outdoors, trees and large shrubs are a less obvious way of making your home more energy efficient. With the additional ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
Putting your ducts in a row
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... a cordless one so you don't have to worry about dragging cords behind you — work your way along each of the ducts. Look for areas where joints have come loose, or where support straps are ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Secrets to Making a Lowball Offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... an indication of a property’s true market value. List prices are often inflated, so do your own research. Get a Current Market Analysis for the area and find out how accurate that list price really is. ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Luxury Home Trends
Category: Real Estate/Investing
... placed strategically, can mask the clutter around a sink or stovetop area. Three-door refrigerator — Two French doors on the top and a large one-drawer freezer on the bottom make ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Setting the Stage for a Successful Sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... or have your home fluffed by a professional, one Chicago-area expert confirms that homes that are staged often sell 75% faster and for 3%–6% higher than the asking price! Tip # 1Your real estate agent ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Don't buy a house with these problems
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... an old furnace, leaky gutters, flood zone, high fire-hazard area, earthquake fault zone, seismic hazard zone, easements and encroachments and high property taxes. SUMMARY: No house is ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Fair Housing
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Federal and state fair housing laws were put into effect to create an even playing field for homebuyers in all areas of a real estate transaction. These laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Finding Perfect House Is All About Timing
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... property. First, search the Internet, if you haven't already, to see if there are similar listings on the market in the area where you want to live. Ask your agent to show you as many of these as possible, ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Pro's guide to painting houses
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... windows and doors, weatherstripping, roofing and any other damaged areas. Don't think that fresh paint over a cracked board is going to be the answer -- you're just asking for trouble down the road. The ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Privacy Policy
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
... your personal page configuration area. You may request deletion of your user account by contacting our webmaster. Content or other data that you may have provided to us and that is not contained within ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Small improvements can make the most of your utility room
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... For those of you with larger utility rooms, you might be able to dedicate a corner to a dog-wash area and eliminate the need for those messy bathtub encounters. Some possibilities for this include installing ...Saturday, 15 December 2007 -
Keep concrete, asphalt safe from water intrusion
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... with a leaf blower, or it may involve pressure washing or spot scrubbing to clean off heavily soiled areas. If you do end up having to use water or other liquid cleaners, be sure that the surface is allowed ...Friday, 14 December 2007 -
Automated exterior lights
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... close attention to which way the eye faces, and what other lighting may be in the area that the photocell eye can see. Motion Detectors: Another method for remotely activating an exterior ...Friday, 14 December 2007 -
Does my attic have adequate ventilation?
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... your house and a calculator. Attic ventilation should equal approximately 1 square foot of vent area for every 300 square feet of attic, so figure out roughly how many square feet the footprint of your ...Thursday, 13 December 2007 -
Trimming trees has never been so easy
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... heavy-duty work such as felling trees or cutting up large branches, or if you'll be cutting in areas where power is not available, your best bet is a gasoline-powered chainsaw. A 12-inch model -- which ...Wednesday, 12 December 2007 -
Asheville Accolades
Category: Real Estate/Western North Carolina & East Tennessee
... in the world to recognition for the Asheville area arts community, outdoor adventures, cuisine, organic and vegetarian eats, and much more. ...Monday, 03 December 2007