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06/22/2024

One of the most devastating problems a homeowner and the buyer attempting to purchase the home may run up against is a low appraisal. Luckily, there are several ways of dealing with the situation. Challenge the AppraisalAppraisers sometimes make errors. When confronted with a low appraisal it's...

06/18/2024

It's amazing that a mere 30-minute visit to a home can determine whether or not a sale will go through. That's the reality, however, of the home appraisal process. This means you have a half hour to convince this lender-provided arbiter of your home's market value that it truly is worth what your bu...

06/15/2024

The two most important jobs of the seller during the marketing period are to keep the home clean and to be as accommodating as possible to buyer's agents who request a showing. Sounds pretty easy, right? Not if you have a full-time job, a family and you like to enjoy at least a modicum of leisure ti...

06/14/2024

When we think of interior design and décor, most of us contemplate the aesthetics, or how the home will appear to the eye. We're missing the boat, according to Dr. Sally Augustin and Dr. David Fell of FP Innovations. Incorporating certain outdoor elements in our décor can improve our health and me...

06/10/2024

Did you know that only 30 percent of us actually use our garages to park our cars? Today's garage is more of a storage unit than shelter for an automobile but that doesn't mean it has to look like a giant version of the inside of a kitchen junk drawer. When you just can't stand the mess any longer,....

06/07/2024

Mention the word 'mudroom' to folks from southern states and you'll be greeted with a puzzled stare. It's a room unique to homes in cold and damp regions and one that most residents of those areas take for granted, yet wouldn't dream of living without. Mudroom design runs the gamut from lavish to...

06/06/2024

06/02/2024

It's one thing to make renovations to a home with the goal of making it more enjoyable or comfortable for you and your family and quite another to make these renovations solely to boost the home's value. It's the latter we want to take a look at today. In fact, these three renovations are only...

05/30/2024

There's a lot to like about a more minimalist lifestyle. For some, the pursuit is liberating, for others it's terrifying. If the thought of ditching your belongings and moving into a smaller space makes your heart sink and your palms drip, don't think of it as 'downsizing,' suggests the National Ass...

05/29/2024

Closing costs are like the forgotten stepchild in the real estate transaction. Buyers concentrate on the down payment and the purchase price while sellers envision that check they'll receive at the closing table. Lots of people, however, have their hands out, expecting to be paid for their services....

05/25/2024

When considering selling a home, it's important to understand the buyer pool for your particular type of home. When the home is high-end, it's even more important, as this pool is significantly smaller and those swimming in it are much more specific in their wants and needs. While the list changes f...

05/23/2024

When you graduate from first-time buyer to second, the process becomes infinitely more complex. 'How are we going to do this?' is a common question from homeowners in the market for a new home. There are several ways to approach buying a home when you currently own one: Put the home on the market an...