When you scroll through social media during the summer or the holidays, you’ll probably see pictures of your friends or extended family enjoying a vacation. Whether they’re lounging on the beach at an all-inclusive resort, kissing in front of the Eiffel Tower, or smiling while wearing their mouse ears at Disney, your mind shifts into … Read More “Staycations: As great as traditional vacations [or Better!]” »
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EAST COAST RENOVATION WITH A MIDDLE EASTERN VIBE “When we walked in for the first time, there was nothing to see. It was literally just the home’s original shell and components with the original chestnut wood beams, columns, stone walls, things that had been buried behind drywall for years,” says Brad Dufton, about this circa-1700s … Read More “Americana Reimagined” »
Don’t waste your time on renovations that won’t pay off. Perhaps nothing inspires home renovation or remodeling ideas more quickly than having to prepare a house for sale. However, it can be confusing to know which renovations are worth the time and money, and which ones are best left undone. GOBankingRates asked experts to weigh in on … Read More “Renovations To Make — and Skip — Before Selling Your Home” »
According to the FBI, more than 1.2 million burglaries took place in the United States in 2018 alone. And while drawing your blinds at night and keeping pricey electronics out of view are good places to start, there are plenty of ways even the most conscientious individuals leave their homes vulnerable to ne’er-do-wells. With the help … Read More “27 Essential Home Security Tips You Need to Know” »
A fair opinion of value gives buyers and lenders a clear picture of a home’s worth. A professional home appraisal is required when selling a home — and it’s also important for refinancing. The unbiased opinion of your home’s value gives potential buyers and lenders a clear picture of a home’s worth. While some influencing … Read More “Raise your home’s worth with these simple appraisal tips” »
KEY TAKEAWAYS Return on investment (ROI) measures how much money, or profit, is made on an investment as a percentage of the cost of that investment. To calculate the percentage ROI for a cash purchase, take the net profit or net gain on the investment and divide it by the original cost. If you have a mortgage, … Read More “How to Calculate ROI on a Rental Property” »
Appraisals are an important part of the home buying process. A real estate appraisal establishes a property’s market value—the likely sales price it would bring if offered in an open and competitive real estate market. Lenders require appraisals when buyers use their new homes as security for their mortgages. An appraisal provides the lender with an … Read More “Residential Real Estate Appraisals” »
If you are looking to sell your home in the near future, or if yours has been on the market with no bites as yet, you’ll be wanting to get the maximum sale price in the quickest time for it – to make it an easy transition to your new home – especially with the … Read More “A Guide To Decluttering To Sell Your Home” »
It’s a good time to be a home seller — homes are selling fast and for a premium — but that doesn’t mean you can jump into the market ill-prepared. Knowing what to expect can position you to make the most of this seller’s market. Roughly 1 in 6 (17%) homeowners plan on selling their … Read More “Listing Your Home in 2021? Here’s What to Know” »
No matter how many times you move, you always seem to find something that you wished you’d done differently. We’ve created these guides to help you get ready to move and to keep your move on track and on schedule. 1 of 10 How to Prepare and Plan Your Move Before you do anything, the first … Read More “How to Prepare for a Move: The Ultimate Guide” »