Huntsville Real Estate

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Entries from August 2007

Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home

August 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Make your home more appealing for yourself and for potential buyers with these quick and easy tips:
1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows and cut down on light.
2. Buy a new doormat.
3. Put a pot of bright flowers (or a small evergreen in winter) on your porch.
4. Put new doorknobs […]

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Tips for Pricing Your Home

August 15th, 2007 · No Comments

· Consider comparables. What have other homes in your neighborhood sold for recently? How do they compare to yours in terms of size, upkeep, and amenities?
· Consider competition. How many other houses are for sale in your area? Are you competing against new homes?
· Consider your contingencies. Do you have special concerns that would affect […]

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What Is Appraised Value?

August 4th, 2007 · No Comments

It’s an objective opinion of value, but it’s not an exact science so appraisals may differ.
For buying and selling purposes, appraisals are usually based on market value—what the property could probably be sold for. Other types of value include insurance value, replacement value, and assessed value for property tax purposes.
Appraised value is not a constant […]

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