Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements get you the best return for your money when it’s time to sell? The 2004 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine and REALTOR® Magazine has the answer.
Visit REALTOR® Magazine Online’s Cost vs. Value page to view reports from previous years, order reprints, and find out […]
Entries from November 2007
Remodeling That Pays
November 21st, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: Seller Tips
Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract
November 14th, 2007 · No Comments
1. The closing date. See if the date the buyer wants to take title is reasonable for you.2. Date of possession. See if the date the buyer wants to move in is reasonable for you.
3. The earnest money. Look for the largest earnest money deposit possible; since it is forfeited if the buyer backs out, […]
Tags: Seller Tips
How High Tech Is Your Home?
November 9th, 2007 · No Comments
If the latest technology or entertainment options are important in your new home, add the following questions to your buyer’s checklist.
1. Are there enough jacks in every room for cable TV and high-speed Internet hookups?
2. Are there enough telephone extensions or jacks?
3. Is the home pre-wired for home theater or multi-room audio and video?
4. Does […]
Tags: Buyer Tips
Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying
November 8th, 2007 · No Comments
1. Find a real estate agent that’s simpatico. Homebuying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the agent you chose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality.
2. Remember, there’s no right time to buy, any more than there’s a right time to sell. If […]
Tags: Buyer Tips
Why The United States Real Estate Downturn Will Be Much Different Than Japan’s
November 1st, 2007 · No Comments
There is a great deal of discussion going on in the real estate world that the real estate downturn in the United States is going to mimic the 10 year downturn that Japan went through in the 1990’s. The fear of rampant deflation or at best stagflation is often the fear raised by those who […]
Tags: Real Estate News
