20 Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home
Make your home more appealing for yourself and for potential buyers with these quick and easy tips: Read more... (200 words, 0 images, estimated 48 secs reading time)
10 Ways to Make Your House More Salable
1. Get rid of clutter. Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative items. Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seem roomier. Clean out the garage.
2. Wash your windows and screens to let more light into the interior. Read more... (354 words, 0 images, estimated 1:25 mins reading time)
Remodeling That Pays
Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements get you the best return for your money when it’s time to sell?
MAJOR KITCHEN REMODEL
Update an outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen with new cabinets, laminate countertops, and standard double-tub stainless-steel sink with standard single-lever faucet. Include energy-efficient wall oven, cooktop, ventilation system, built-in microwave, dishwasher, and garbage disposer. Add custom lighting and new resilient floor. Finish with painted walls, trim, and ceiling. Include 30 linear feet of semi-custom grade wood cabinets, including a 3-by-5-foot island. Read more... (691 words, 0 images, estimated 2:46 mins reading time)
7 Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract
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, a large deposit is usually a good indication of a sincere buyer. Read more... (196 words, 0 images, estimated 47 secs reading time)