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Put lawn upkeep on autopilot
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... come on three times a day for 10 minutes each time to properly water that patch of new lawn that's just getting established. Better electric timers offer standby modes for rainy days, so you can skip watering ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Deck-staining that can't fail
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... what things to be aware of, and if there are any suggestions for easier application, especially on the posts and railings. --Margaret M. A: Staining a deck offers lots of advantages, and I recommend doing ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Changing out windows tricky with aluminum siding
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... because they offer a large vent area, they don't require cutting into the roof, and there are some great shapes and styles available that can do a lot to complement the exterior of the house. ...Thursday, 20 March 2008 -
Picking the right sander for the job
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... all-around home improvement sander. When shopping for one, look for a model such as Ridgid's 6-inch sander (Model R2611, $129.99) that offers additional versatility to make it that much more useful. The ...Sunday, 27 January 2008 -
The Critical Role of the REALTOR®
Category: Real Estate/National
... Present CMA results to seller, including Comparables, Solds, Current Listings & Expired 25. Offer pricing strategy based on professional judgment & interpretation of current market conditions ...Friday, 11 January 2008 -
The Dangers of Not Using a Home Inspector
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... a house you really love, you may feel that it’s too risky to wait in case the property gets sold in the meantime. One way of combating this problem is to make an offer on the house with a home inspection ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Rethinking your home search
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... bill, and have only made an offer or two during that timeframe. The property you really loved turned out to be entirely too expensive. You lost out in a multiple-offer competition on a property that ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Make your condo purchase a smart one
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... know defects. Smart buyers carefully study these written disclosure forms before making purchase offers. In addition, savvy buyers include in their condo purchase offers a contingency approval clause ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Pros and Cons of Buying Fixer-Upper Home
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... market, a listing that has been on the market for awhile might be a good buy if the seller's ready to negotiate. But, if a fixer has been on the market for some time with no offers, ask yourself ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Key Factors to Consider Before Buying a Brand-New Home
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
If you're thinking of purchasing a newly-constructed home, you should first consider a variety of important factors. Many home buyers want brand-new homes because they're energy-efficient and offer ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
When to Fire Your Mortgage Lender
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... also receive an annual percentage rate. This is the cost of your credit in relation to the amount borrowed, and provides you with a means of comparing offers from different lenders. The annual percentage ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Investing in Foreclosures
Category: Real Estate/Investing
... for a foreclosed property. If this is the case on a foreclosed property you wish to purchase, try to have them allow you to do your inspections before you place an offer on the property. While you ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Tips for First-time Buyers
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... sound, if the plumbing and wiring are in good condition, and if it has sustained any major pest damage. Your agent may provide you with a list of contacts or may offer to help handle it. However, it ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Most Common Home Defects and Solutions
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... of fixing such plumbing issues can be as little as $300 and as much as $5,000. When purchasing a home, it's very important to place inspection contingencies on your offer to purchase. This will protect ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Negotiate for Top Dollar
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... even looking at your home. On the other hand, don't set the price too low in hopes of getting multiple offers and receiving an offer that exceeds the asking price. In order to negotiate for top dollar, ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Cut Your Closing Costs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... it is essentially the same as negotiating a lower sale price for the property. To a seller who is asking $200,000 for their property, there is no difference in accepting an offer of $190,000 and accepting ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
All About Escrow Accounts
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... as well as earnest money (a small deposit made by the purchaser as a show of good faith, to demonstrate that the offer on the property is serious) and closing costs. To prevent closing delays, the ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Deciding on a Mortgage Lender
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... a large financial institution. Because mortgage lending is their only business focus, mortgage bankers are often able to offer competitive terms and can offer mortgages to most types of borrowers. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Mortgage Glossary
Category: FAQs/General
... agrees to become responsible for the repayment of an existing loan on the property. back to top Backup offer - An alternate bid or secondary offer for a property that will be accepted if the ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Four Reasons for Getting a Home Equity Loan
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... property's value far beyond the cost of the loan. A kitchen or bathroom remodel or the addition of an extra bathroom generally offers the best return on your investment. If you decide to finance home ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Finance a Remodel
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... recycled fixtures or building materials. Habitat for Humanity offers salvaged goods for 50% of retail value. Auctions are another cheap supply of building materials and fixtures. Do the cleanup each ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
What should I consider when buying a condo or loft?
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... be limited. Ask to see a copy of the CC&Rs. Ideally, you should find out if the CC&Rs include any restrictions you can't live with before you make an offer. As a condo owner, you become a member ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Best Way to Sell Your Home Quickly
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... a great way of increasing your home's appeal and creating multiple offers - and with several buyers interested in your home, you may end up getting the price you originally wanted after all. Start Packing ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Home Sellers Hit Roadblocks in Today's Market
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... IS" HOME SALE CAN BE A RED FLAG TURN-OFF. Closely related to homes that don't show well are those listed for sale in "as is" condition. The term "as is" means the seller offers the residence in its current ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Getting Your Home Ready for a Showing
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... offers. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The New 40-Year Mortgage
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... 5% of new mortgages are 40-year fixed-rate mortgages. 40-year mortgages offer lower monthly repayments for those who can't afford a 30 year mortgage. For example, a loan of $100,000 at 8.5% for ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Wallace Shealy - GRI, SRES, ECO
Category: FAQs/General
... top ten places to live in the United States. The perfect blend of weather, recreation, scenic views and relaxing sunsets over the mountains. Western North Carolina offers great amenities for the whole ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Vacation cottages can be challenging to buy, own
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... vacation cottage offers few benefits and many drawbacks for U.S. citizens. However, most of the book applies to buyers and sellers of virtually all vacation cottages. Approximately half of the book is ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
Whether you're a first-time home buyer or need to refinance, it's imperative that you do some research before obtaining a mortgage. Many consumers take the first loan offered to them and end up paying ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
5 Things to Ask Before Making an Offer on a Condo
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
Before you make an offer on that condo or townhome, there are a few things you should check into besides the obvious bylaws and association notes. Here's a list of five not-so-obvious things to look into ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
Best Way to Buy Home That Needs Repairs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... making a request of the sellers, it's wise to assess your chance of a success. For example, if there is a backup offer for more than the price you agreed to pay, the seller might be just as happy to see ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
What's Your Sales Strategy?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... receiving offers from buyers. What Should a Good Strategy Include? Your sales strategy should incorporate two mini-plans, one for marketing your property, and the other for financial considerations ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
How to Avoid 8 Costly Moving Mistakes
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... basic limited liability coverage offered to you, free of charge, by the movers will not be sufficient. And most homeowners' policies don't cover items broken or lost in a move. Extra insurance can be purchased ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Secrets to Making a Lowball Offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... move (or if you’ve found an intriguing investment property) then you need to learn how to make a lowball offer — and get it accepted. Generally, a lowball offer is 10% or more below list price. First ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Moving out may bring faster home sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... JOE: If the buyer's purchase offer is acceptable, especially if the local home sales market is slow, why risk losing him over a few hundred, or even a few thousand, dollars? Better than replacing ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Best ways to attract fixer-upper buyers
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... the yard was spruced up; and the house was staged for sale. The transformation was stunning. The property sold with multiple offers for considerably over the asking price. The buyers who had ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Don't buy a house with these problems
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... won't pay for any repairs), smart buyers insist their purchase offer include a contingency clause for their approval of a professional home inspector's report. When hiring a professional home ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Finding Perfect House Is All About Timing
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... due-diligence investigations to satisfy any concerns you may have about the property before you make an offer. You could regret it if you don't buy the listing and it takes years to find another suitable ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Making an attractive home-purchase offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... may be to offer nothing until the sellers are close to reducing their asking price. There can be a benefit to making an offer just before a price reduction is made. If you wait until the price is lowered, ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Get your deck looking new again
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... that's an extra task that you would just as soon avoid! With any deck-cleaning product, if the manufacturer offers pressure washing as an option for removing the cleaning product after it has ...Tuesday, 18 December 2007 -
Small improvements can make the most of your utility room
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... finish drying, which saves dryer time and helps prevent clothes from shrinking or wrinkling. Clothes poles can be hung on the same brackets used for closet installations, and also offer an easy way of ...Saturday, 15 December 2007 -
Trimming trees has never been so easy
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... manufacturers also offer hedge trimmers, string and blade trimmers, blowers, and other gas-powered equipment for heavy-duty cutting and cleanup work. Electric-Powered: There are several electric chainsaws ...Wednesday, 12 December 2007 -
Asheville Accolades
Category: Real Estate/Western North Carolina & East Tennessee
Asheville has been recognized for its splendors by dozens of magazines, Web sites and publications in recent years. Accolades range from the designation by Frommer's as one of a dozen top travel destinations ...Monday, 03 December 2007