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Tag Archives: home sales rise
Spring Home Improvements: Repair, Replace, Enjoy!
With memories of snow and cold fading, it’s time to remind home owners to take stock of important work to be done for themselves and potential buyers down the road. Keeping on track with seasonal maintenance will lower costs and … Continue reading
Are Smart Meters Really Dangerous?
A home owner in Texas pulls out a handgun and tells a smart meter installer to back away from her house. He does. A couple in British Columbia covers their already-installed smart meter with a metal hood to block its … Continue reading
Time To Sell !
By Alain Pinel General Manager of Intero Prestigio international Intero Real Estate Services, Inc. Anybody disagrees?… No?…Good!… I am glad we all agree…So explain to me why are we are still suffering from an acute lack of listings most everywhere … Continue reading
7 Quick Ways to Tell if Your Deck Needs Help Now
Check your deck’s safety before your next outdoor party. Aging deck structures, harsh storms, high temperatures, and a lack of routine maintenance can increase the risk of a deck injury. There are more than 40 million decks in the United … Continue reading
Top 10 Credit Questions Answered
Is there a credit repair fairy? It sounds a little ridiculous, but there are many people who think something is going to magically happen to change their credit. There is no magic to credit repair. You can either wait seven … Continue reading
5 Things New Home Buyers Should Look for First
The real estate market is so huge these days that people that want to sell a house need to make sure that everything is in a perfect state. And not only that – they should also try to make the … Continue reading
Ways Mortgage Borrowers Leave Money on the Table
Fannie Mae says ineffective mortgage shopping may result in higher costs and greater risk. A new study from Fannie Mae finds that many Americans don’t fully investigate their choices when mortgage shopping, and others just don’t understand what’s available. Either … Continue reading
11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100
First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it’s on an urban stoop or a Victorian front porch, your front door and the area leading up to it should extend … Continue reading
Some Great Tips On Downsizing For Buyers
Is it time to downsize and simplify life? Are you ready to cut down on mortgage payments to ease financial burdens? Are you concerned with the cost of living increasing to the point you will not be able to afford … Continue reading
All The Basics To Know About Short Sales
Many homeowners, as an effort to avoid foreclosure, market their homes as a short sale. You can find a investment-worthy deals on houses headed for default. You will be helping remove the financial burden from the previous owners and you … Continue reading
Interest Rates: A History
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How To Sell Property That You Inherited
Inheriting property that you have no vested interest in can present some unwanted challenges to you, so selling the property promptly may be the best solution. Whether you are the executor of the estate or a sideline family member, staying … Continue reading
How you should choose between 2 homes
Buying a home is a major lifetime investment and so is finding the home that best suits your needs for years to come. What if you find two homes that meet your criteria now it is only a matter of … Continue reading
Changing Your Curb Appeal With A Color Change
If you think adding a little color to your face perks you up, imagine what adding color to the face of your home will do for enticing buyers. Today’s trends are going back to “days gone by” when the front … Continue reading
Why You Should Use A Tech Savvy Realtor
The modern day housing market has changed with home buyers typically having the upper hand. Years back, home shoppers had to call an agent to check out local listings and schedule a tour of homes. Now with technological advances and … Continue reading
Buying In Today’s Market ……. Are You Ready ??
By using a mortgage-qualifying calculator (mortgage-info.com), find out how much house you can afford. You typically will need a down payment of at least 20 percent, plus another 6 percent for closing costs, lawyers’ fees, etc. When you put less … Continue reading
Here Are A Few Tips When Buying A Home That Has An Hoa
Are you desiring to buy that dreamy place in a new sub-division, gated community, or condominium complex managed by a Home Owners Association? Before you buy, know and understand how they operate, your obligations as a member, and what fees … Continue reading
An Easy Explanation About Commission
People are often confused as to how commission works and who ends up paying commission or even who gets all of the commission. Since you’re making one of the largest purchases of a lifetime you should have the knowledge behind … Continue reading
When Selling A Home As-Is, The Top Things to Consider
It is easy to understand why a home is being sold in “As-Is” condition these days with one out of every 60 properties in some stage of foreclosure in this country. Lenders usually are willing to sell real estate owned … Continue reading
Curb Appeal You Can Do Yourself
When the real estate is a buyer’s market, competition is tough if you are the seller. Without eye-catching curb appeal, your house will languish in the land of ho-hum houses. Your job is to make your home a standout, even … Continue reading
