Is hardwood or carpet best for house resale? Our professional opinion is that hardwood flooring is your best bet. We have seen values drop when the home has laminate floors and most people replace carpet when they purchase (thus throwing away however much you spent). The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi […]
If you decide to build a new home, how much do Realtors make on the sale? Actually, it depends on the builder – each one has a commission rate that they pay that they advertise to the Realtor community. The buyer typically has to declare to the builder that he intends to use a Realtor […]
Many home sellers believe that if they market their home without the assistance of a professional Realtor, they can save money on fees and commissions. But, that is not often the case. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we have seen that over 80 percent of the homes that starts […]
Taking a few simple safety precautions can help to prevent unfortunate circumstances at home. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that criminal activities, such as home burglaries, are often heightened by criminal opportunities. Gain peace of mind with the knowledge that you’ve taken some steps to […]
Is it a good idea to convert a master bedroom sitting room into a laundry room? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we feel that this is a super great idea. Having laundry facilities close to bedrooms is ideal. However, there are a few things to consider: […]
When you see that a house is pending, what exactly does that mean? Pending means that there is an offer on the property and the seller has accepted the offer. But there are several items that must be met before the transaction can close. If it is a short sale, (seller owes more than home is […]
When you are selling a house that needs repairs, is it best to offer back a cashback allowance or lower the price? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that if getting top dollar is your goal, then we would suggest trying to do as many as […]
A pre-approval letter is important to have before you even start looking at houses. It never hurts to have the pre-approval letter in your back pocket should you need it… but if you DON’T already have that duck in a row and you find the right house, it can take several days to get your pre-approval […]
Is it best to put a lot of cash down when you buy a house or get a higher mortgage? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Northville and Novi neighborhoods and we feel its best to consider borrowing more money since its a tax write off (at least for now ) for the […]
If you are interested in buying a house that has an in-ground pool, according to appraisal adjustments, can add up to 2 percent to the value of a home in some areas. That is the statistical factor; however, the real value of a pool will depend largely on the needs of the buyers looking at it. The DiMora Team […]
