You can always upgrade your house by installing floating shelves in your home. This combines the functionality of extra storage space with a bit of style and personal flair. Floating shelves can be mounted on walls in many different patterns, and they come in various materials to give your rooms a unique touch. For a […]
How Much Does a home inspection cost and how long will it take? Remember that a thorough, accurate home inspection takes time. The last thing you want to do is to try to hurry the inspector along. The inspector’s most important priority is accuracy, and accuracy takes time. The chances of mistakes and missed conditions […]
When you want to purchase a home, the home inspection by a licensed inspector will include a visual examination of the house from top to bottom. There are hundreds of items a home inspection covers, including general structure, flashings, basement or lower level, framing, central cooling and heating, chimneys, plumbing and electrical systems, drainage, bathrooms […]
There is really only one reason to try to increase the value of your home: if you’re trying to sell it. If you’re not, deliberately increasing your home’s value most likely will increase your tax bill as well. There are ways to increase your home’s value for resale that range from the very expensive (major […]
If you are looking to buy a house to rent, some concerns should include the property features. Clubhouses, workout facilities, walking paths, tennis courts — all affect a renter’s decision. Square footage, floor plan, and even a beautiful view can influence the rental rate. Basic amenities like dishwashers, laundry facilities, fireplaces, covered parking, and cable […]
If you’re searching for a rental house, the best place to start is by looking in the real estate section of your Sunday newspaper. Check similar properties in your area for the range of prices. Supply and demand are factors to consider. If you’re near a college campus for example, there is a constant demand […]
If you refinance your home, you may have to pay closing costs; discount points (used to increase the lender’s yield or profit on the loan and equal to one percent of the loan amount); appraisal fees; application or loan processing fees; document prep and recording fees; origination or underwriting fees; lender or funding fees; loan […]
Renting your property is a complicated task. On top of management and repair issues, perhaps the most difficult part of renting property is setting the proper rental rate. If the rent is too high, qualified applicants will be scared away — and even if it is rented, the length of residency may be short. If […]
Hiring an agent when you decide to buy a home helps you understand the buying process and the local market. They’ll also go over contracts and fine print with you, so you understand what you’re agreeing to. Plus, they’re good at negotiating, making sure you get the best deal. Expert advice from a trusted real […]
The combination of high demand for homes and shrinking inventories produces a seller’s market and typically signals rising home prices. While many forecasters expect home prices to continue rising this year, they caution that they won’t climb as quickly or as much as they did last year. Whether or not this signals a trend toward […]
