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Put lawn upkeep on autopilot
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
A look at the latest in sprinkler timers Everyone loves a nice-looking yard, but dragging those hoses and sprinklers around to keep everything watered can be a real chore -- especially when you add in ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Deck-staining that can't fail
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... shouldn't have too much overspray, although you do want to be sure and cover landscaping and anything else you don't want the stain to get on. For really large decks, you might consider renting an airless ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Sellers, don't be difficult when showing home
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... may not have much flexibility in their schedule. Most experienced real estate agents advise sellers to leave their home when it's being shown to prospective buyers. Sellers should also be absent during ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Two-day, $2,000 room makeover not reality
Category: Real Estate/Seller
Behind the scenes of home-improvement TV shows Q: When I watch those TV reality shows about room makeovers, I wonder if there is anything "real" about them. Can you really do a complete makeover in two ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
Changing out windows tricky with aluminum siding
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... the side of the window frame and the edge of the siding with a metal-cutting reciprocating saw, which will cut through the installation flange and releasing the window. All of these operations really should ...Thursday, 20 March 2008 -
Beware of kitchen-range fire hazard
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... to treat this area? --Ken G. A: Granite is actually more porous than most people realize, and many installers will use a sealer on it to help prevent the granite from absorbing greases and oils. I suspect ...Thursday, 14 February 2008 -
Three must-haves for a good paint job
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
Without proper prep, finished product could be disaster Paint preparation is one of the ugly sides of home-improvement projects. All that sanding and scraping and cleaning -- no one really likes to do ...Thursday, 14 February 2008 -
The Critical Role of the REALTOR®
Category: Real Estate/National
"Here is a list of nearly 200 typical actions, research steps, procedures, processes and review stages undertaken in a successful residential real estate transaction that are normally provides by ...Friday, 11 January 2008 -
Asheville in Top 10 Real Estate Markets in 2007
Category: Real Estate/Western North Carolina & East Tennessee
Business Week-12/10 and The National Association of REALTORS® reported in Daily Real Estate News that the Asheville, North Carolina region was in the top 10 real estate markets in the country for 2007. ...Tuesday, 01 January 2008 -
Should you Refinance your Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... who are refinancing from an ARM to a fixed-rate mortgage to end up with a higher interest rate. For these people, however, it's a matter of thinking ahead and realizing that the benefits of the ARM ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How Much Can You Afford to Borrow?
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... means this income must be documented in some way, such as with pay stubs or on your tax return. Unearned income such as alimony or estimates such as income from real estate or stocks can be used, ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
11 Ways to Easily Boost Your Curb Appeal in a Weekend
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... hinges. Installing a metal kick plate is another inexpensive way to freshen your entrance - it will cover years of wear. 2. Polish door hardware. Consider replacing the hardware if it's really ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
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
Most home buyers claim they're picky. And why shouldn't they be? The real estate they buy will be home. It needs to provide more than just a roof over their head. It needs to satisfy emotional needs ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
From the Roof to the Floor, It's Always Wise to Determine Lifespan
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... in your home exceed these timeframes, you may want to start planning to replace them. Your real estate agent can help you identify the most urgent replacements, if you're planning to sell your home ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
100 Best Towns to Raise a Family
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... But it is based mostly on statistics, not the reality of families who live in the recommended towns. Interviews with local residents would have added realism to reveal what they like best and least ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Is it Time to Sell?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
You've lived in your home for several years, and suddenly you realize it's not meeting your needs any more. Maybe you've had children and you want a bigger yard and extra bedrooms, or you want a home ...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 -
TV star reveals home-flipping secrets
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... before-and-after photos, to add realism to the topics discussed. On my scale of one to 10, this excellent book rates a solid 10. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Tips for First-time Buyers
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... so they can collect their commission, and they may not have your best interests in mind. Don't Let Your Emotions Take Over Buying a house can be stressful. Try to keep a cool head and be realistic. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Negotiate for Top Dollar
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... Many homeowners mistakenly assume that setting the price too high will allow them to get the price they really want. The fact is that a price that's set too high will dissuade prospective buyers from ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Mortgage Glossary
Category: FAQs/General
... are working for in the real estate process. Either a buyers' agent, meaning the agent is working in the interest of the buyer, or the sellers' agent where the agent is solely working in the interest ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Tighter Lending Rules Could Backfire
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... FIR rule either don't realize how easily the rule can be evaded, or are satisfied to go through the motions. If the rule was effective, they might be forced to confront a really thorny issue. Any ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Four Reasons for Getting a Home Equity Loan
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... house. Just as important, you're not really addressing the problem that put you in this position in the first place. Rather than get a new loan to pay off old debts, it's better to fix the problems ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
When you can and can't claim homeowner tax breaks
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... tree. Let's hope that doesn't happen. WHEN DOES 12-MONTH LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN PERIOD BEGIN? DEAR BOB: Does the 12-month long-term capital gain period for real estate begin to run when a firm ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
What should I consider when buying a condo or loft?
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... vary from one complex to the next. Find out how often the dues have been increased over the years and by how much. In new complexes, the dues may be set unrealistically low. If so, you should anticipate ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Home Sellers Hit Roadblocks in Today's Market
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... realty agent in your vicinity, there are five key reasons your home might not sell although nearby comparable residences are selling: 1. THE ASKING PRICE IS TOO HIGH. By far, this is the top reason ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Avoid Paying the Capital Gains Tax
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... is low enough). Now for a little math. Capital gains are calculated by the net selling price (sale price minus real estate commissions and closing costs) minus the adjusted basis (original cost plus ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
What do School Test Scores Mean for the Value of Your Home?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... success. And real estate agents often use test scores as a means of generating interest in properties, too. There's no doubt about it - more and more parents are putting a district with good schools ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Wallace Shealy - GRI, SRES, ECO
Category: FAQs/General
Wallace Shealy GRI, SRES, CNHS, RCC, ECO, NCC, MEd Broker - REALTOR® Wallace Shealy's Real Estate Network Asheville/Weaverville, NC 28787 Making Dreams of Mountain Living Come True. ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Vacation cottages can be challenging to buy, own
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... having owned a summer home, but having enjoyed many visits to cottages owned by friends and relatives, until studying this book I didn't realize all the possible pitfalls buyers can encounter unless they ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... save thousands of dollars. When considering a mortgage loan, you'll also want to ask for a GFE or Good Faith Estimate from the lender. The GFE resulted from the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
Best Way to Buy Home That Needs Repairs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... the buyers' request and told their agent to put the house back on the market. The buyers, realizing that they were buying the house at a fair price, removed their inspection contingency and the sale went ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
How to Find a Good Investment Property
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
In 2005, 23% of all homes sold were investment properties, according to the National Association of Realtors. There's no question that investing in real estate can be lucrative, but it's important to choose ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
Putting your ducts in a row
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... HouseValues Inman Real Estate News ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Boost your curb appeal over the weekend
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... if it’s really worn or flaking. Don’t forget the doorbell and lighting fixtures. Replace worn welcome mats. A new welcome mat in a cheery complementary color can boost the front entrance ...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 -
Microhood a must for any Kitchen Upgrade
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... and then look for the features you need. As with most appliances, features add cost, so concentrate on the ones you think you'll really use. INSTALLATION Installation is a relatively ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Moving out may bring faster home sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... our home faster? --Dana P. DEAR DANA: Your listing real estate agent is in the best position to advise you whether to stay or move during the sales process. Purchase Bob Bruss reports ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Setting the Stage for a Successful Sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
What’s the best way to help your home make a glorious first impression on would-be buyers? Real estate experts agree that “staging” (also called “fluffing”) your home to show it in the most favorable ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Best ways to attract fixer-upper buyers
Category: Real Estate/Seller
Buyers tend to want listings that are in move-in condition. For that reason, sellers often put a lot of time and money into prepping their homes for market to realize the largest profit possible from the ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Don't buy a house with these problems
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... renting to families with children. Looking back, I now realize that house adjoining the noisy school playground was a "bad house." It had an incurable defect that most prospective buyers ...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
... Real Estate News ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Making an attractive home-purchase offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... you could end up paying a higher price if other buyers suddenly become interested. In order to make sure you know that the sellers are contemplating reducing the price, ask your real estate agent ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Pro's guide to painting houses
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... need to remove any loose or peeling paint, working back until you are certain you're into undamaged paint that is well adhered to the underlying surface. There's really no easy way to accomplish this -- ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Privacy Policy
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
... Please take note that your user name, e-mail address, or other submissions that you make on this site may contain your real name or other personally identifiable information and, as a result, may appear ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Save money on home improvement
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... can be purchased in bags, but you really pay a premium on a per-cubic-yard basis for that convenience. If you have a pickup truck or a small trailer, picking these materials up yourself in bulk will save ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Get your deck looking new again
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... want a material that will penetrate into the wood and seal it, and there are a number of very effective products on the market for this use. But remember — you really do get what you pay for with ...Tuesday, 18 December 2007 -
Small improvements can make the most of your utility room
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... clothes can be a real time and work saver. Clothes can be dealt with as soon as they come out of the dryer, and the wide, flat, solid surface is a whole lot easier to work on than folding clothes on the ...Saturday, 15 December 2007 -
Working with Real Estate Agents (pdf)
Category: Web Links / Real Estate Resources
Working with Real Estate Agents in North Carolina(pdf) a must read publication of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. The commission has made this brochure required reading at first substantial ...Monday, 18 February 2008 -
WSJ - Real Estate
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Wall Street Journal - Real Estate ...Monday, 07 January 2008 -
Tennessee Real Estate Commission
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Tennessee Real Estate Commission ...Monday, 07 January 2008 -
North Carolina Real Estate Commission
Category: Web Links / Real Estate Resources
North Carolina Real Estate Commission ...Monday, 07 January 2008 -
North Carolina Association of REALTORS®
Category: Web Links / Real Estate Resources
North Carolina Association of REALTORS® ...Monday, 07 January 2008 -
National Association of REALTORS®
Category: Web Links / Real Estate Resources
National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) ...Monday, 07 January 2008 -
San Deigo Premier Homes
Category: Web Links / Real Estate Resources
Real Estate Site of the Week ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Wallace Shealy
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Wallace Shealy, GRI, ECO, CNHS, RCC, SRES - Broker-REALTOR® - Web Design, ... -
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