Are you in the market for your first new home? Do you want to buy a home, but are not sure if you have the finances to make it happen? If you answered yes to either one of these questions there is an easy solution to your problem; you can look into foreclosure homes in your area. There are a few ... Continue Reading » about What You Should Know About Foreclosure Homes
Avoid Home Buying Blues at Closing
Buying a home is a stressful and emotional affair. You can avoid the home buying blues by keeping your cool at closing. I've just come from a settlement table at which a friend bought a new condo. It's beautiful, convenient and just what she wanted. However, at the settlement table she and a ... Continue Reading » about Avoid Home Buying Blues at Closing
How Much Is My House Worth?
Are you wondering "how much is my house worth?" I have two answers for you. First, if you don't really need to move, it is worth whatever you say it is. If you think, "I wouldn't sell this house for less than $300,000," then it is worth that much to you. If you need to sell it, though, what it is ... Continue Reading » about How Much Is My House Worth?
Best House Color to Sell
When you go to social events, do you make an effort to snazzy yourself up? Of course you do. The simple fact is attraction is a key factor in forming relationships and the same applies to your house. When you put the house on the market, you need to make it look good for the dates with potential ... Continue Reading » about Best House Color to Sell
How a 1031 Exchange Works
A section 1031 tax deferral allows an investor to sell a property, then reinvest the proceeds in a new property and defer all capital gain taxes. Specific conditions for the exchange state that it must be of “like-kind” and must take place within 45 days of the close of the sale. To understand ... Continue Reading » about How a 1031 Exchange Works
Plants and Emotional Appeal in House Selling
As a home seller you want to initiate that positive feeling from a prospective buyer; choosing a new home is a very emotional thing and it is this emotional vibe that you want to tune into to. It is always the first impression that will dictate the buyer's mood. Think of the times that you have ... Continue Reading » about Plants and Emotional Appeal in House Selling