Find Out the Value of Your Home Using Comparable Sales
Finding the perfect price for your house is not easy. However, you can use comparable sales in your neighborhood to get a rough idea about the value of your home. Generally speaking, two homes that are on similar streets in the same neighborhood are comparable. Don’t forget that the value of a property tends to […]
Keep Your Home Looking Young
Does your home look older than it actually is? Every homeowner would love for their home to look young and in good shape. According to a study, regular maintenance helps increase home value by about 1 per cent annually. Here are simple maintenance strategies to prevent your home from aging faster than it needs to: […]
Should You Upgrade Your Electrical Wiring?
You flipped the switch on and all appliances start working like they’re supposed to. This is an indicator that all is well with the electrical wiring, right? This is not always the case. Upgrading your wiring can be expensive and messy, but sometimes it becomes necessary for protecting the value, safety, and convenience of your […]
Tips for Selling Your Home During the Winter
House hunting doesn’t look very appealing during the cold winter months. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t sell your home during winter. Here are 9 ways to prepare your home for potential buyers during the cold winter months. 1. Light a fire Got a fireplace? Welcome your visitors by lighting a fire. It doesn’t […]
Creative Ways to Personalize Your Home
When people renovate their homes, many of them have resale in mind. Of course, during the property boom, a lot of us sold our homes for a profit. But when the property market crashed after the boom, people started worrying if they would make a sale at all. But now that property prices have more […]
Tips on Remodeling Your Kitchen | Top Tips You Should Follow
In any home, the kitchen is the hub of all activity and if it is well-designed, it can be a source of great pride. Needless to say, homeowners spend a lot of money on remodeling their kitchen. If properly implemented, a kitchen remodel will return much of its initial cost when the owner decides to […]
Remodeling Keeping the Law in Mind
Before you consider remodeling your home, make sure to check out the local building ordinances that specify things that you are legally allowed to modify. Here are some things you need to consider before you get started: Zoning regulations These cover four basic issues related to building: height, density, use and bulk. The rules pertain to […]
House Hunting? Put Some Creativity into It!
Even when there are lots of properties up for sale, it can be quite a challenge finding a home perfectly tailored to your needs and budget. When there are fewer homes available, the scenario gets really tough and buyers and their agents need to think outside the box to come up with suitable options. Buyers […]
How Your Neighbors Can Affect You
Getting on the wrong foot with the neighbors can mean a lot more than stress and uncomfortable meetings. Here are a few things that neighbors will not tell you. You might find them out the hard way. 1. You’ll pay for complaining When we moved into a new home, our next door neighbors invited us […]
How to Sell Your Home When You’re Moving to a Different State
Selling your home when you are planning to move to a different state can be challenging. Putting your house for sale can be a stressful experience in itself, with the hunt for an agent and the task of gaining curb appeal. Combine all of this with the relocation to another state, and you have a […]
