By Tara-Nicholle Nelson With so many homes on the market, many buyers house hunt for months, even years before hitting property pay-dirt. Even for the savvy buyers who have narrowed their house hunt to an affordable price range, the condition issues so common in distressed homes can make choosing a home difficult. And on the [...]
Banks aren’t ditching foreclosures at nearly the rate they were last year, which is helping to keep the housing market stable. But a recovery hinges on how long it takes to dispose of the huge backlog of distressed properties. By Melinda Fulmer of MSN Real Estate Distressed properties — those in some stage of foreclosure [...]
Posted Under: Home Buying, Home Selling, Financing | September 17, 2011 12:09 PM | 62,357 views | 114 comments Once upon a time, home buying was a much less dramatic affair then it is today. The house hunt was fun, if suspenseful, and then there was another exciting whirlwind of inspections, closing and moving in. [...]
Setting the bar too high may leave you with an unsold house. By Jeff Brown of MainStreet A new study by property website Zillow.com shows that many home sellers are unrealistically optimistic, asking considerably more than they’re likely to get. As a result, they risk long delays in finding buyers, which means a [...]
By: JEANNE BARON, This Old House online Housing prices may have dropped in your neighborhood, but there are smart ways to invest in your home right now to help hold its value. Here’s what veteran real estate professionals from around the country have to say about what home improvement projects pay off, whether you are [...]
If you’re selling a home this fall, make the most of the season with these seven ideas for sprucing up your home’s exterior. By Shannon Petrie, FrontDoor.com | Spruce Up the Lawn While brilliant fall foliage can automatically make your home look more attractive for showings, that doesn’t mean you can slack off on lawn [...]
Posted by jim_gillespie I just read an article that made me laugh. I have been in real estate for 36 years the CEO of Coldwell Banker since 2004 and I have seen my share of foolish articles and headlines. But this one tops the list: Why Getting Rid of Realtors Will Save the Housing Market [...]
A home in subpar condition may leave you with little leverage in a buyers market. By Steve McLinden of Bankrate.com Q: Is it better to do the repairs and sell at market price or to sell “as is” at below the market price? Our home needs new siding, new windows and some interior improvements. [...]
By Tara-Nicholle Nelson Last year, we talked you through some surprising selling points – housing hot-buttons that can get your home sold, stat, like having Trader Joe’s market nearby. There’s so much information on the web these days about how to stage a home and create compelling curb appeal that you might think you know [...]
Posted by David Marine For many people, finding a new home is more than a matter of personal taste and individual finance – it’s a family affair. I’ve bought a house as a newlywed couple and then again with a child, but buying one now with my three boys would certainly be a different [...]
