Posted on July 30, 2010 at 1:58 pm by cdauber in
Buying & selling
(ARA) – You may have noticed an increase in the number of “for sale” signs around your neighborhood, and for good reason: Studies show that home listings increase this time of year, as homeowners want to get their families settled before the next school year begins. If you are thinking of selling your home in [...]
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Posted on July 30, 2010 at 1:57 pm by cdauber in
Buying & selling
(ARA) – If you think having great curb appeal is only important if you’re trying to sell your home, think again. Your house is one of your biggest investments and making a great first impression will leave everyone – not just potential buyers – wanting to see what’s inside. With 10 simple improvements, you can [...]
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Posted on July 9, 2010 at 4:51 pm by cdauber in
Buying & selling
(ARA) – Owing more on your mortgage than your house is worth may seem like a bad investment. But the alternative – choosing to default on your mortgage even if you can afford the monthly payments – will take a significant toll on your credit rating. “Strategically defaulting – deciding to stop paying your mortgage [...]
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Posted on July 9, 2010 at 4:50 pm by cdauber in
Buying & selling
(ARA) – Practical pays off when it comes to kitchen and bath renovations. Gone are the days when virtually every kitchen or bathroom remodel involved top-of-the-line luxury upgrades and a budget big enough to fund an Ivy League education. Today’s homeowners want more value for their remodeling dollars, and that means turning to improvements that [...]
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Posted on March 5, 2010 at 12:42 pm by cdauber in
Buying & selling
(ARA) – You’ve made the decision to sell your home. But before you put the “for sale” sign in the yard, make sure it’s ready to make a good impression on prospective buyers and clearly stands out among the many other homes on the market. There are many easy and inexpensive ways to clearly differentiate [...]
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Posted on March 5, 2010 at 12:39 pm by cdauber in
Buying & selling
(ARA) – Many would-be home sellers are concerned about reduced housing prices, and those who are highly motivated are pulling out all the stops to make their homes more appealing than the competition. If you’re preparing to sell this spring but aren’t in a position to invest in ambitious renovations, such as a kitchen remodel [...]
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Posted on February 12, 2010 at 1:18 pm by cdauber in
Buying & selling
(ARA) – The high volume of foreclosed homes on the market is allowing some astute buyers to turn eyesores into eye-catching properties with only minimal investment. While not every property can be fixed up affordably, there are some common projects that dramatically improve a foreclosed home’s appeal and value. “Many people are finding huge opportunities [...]
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Posted on January 15, 2010 at 2:36 pm by cdauber in
Buying & selling,
General
(ARA) – With today’s record low real estate prices and attractive mortgage rates, now may be a good time to think about investing in a second home that ultimately can be used as your permanent residence upon retirement. By taking a “buy-and-rent” approach before you’re ready to retire, your new home will actually have partly [...]
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