Bathroom renovations top kitchens as the best home investment

Start and end your day in a peaceful bathroom retreat. Curb appeal, updated kitchens and bathrooms are always big draws for potential buyers. Kitchens were traditionally the most common remodel, but this year the bathroom has surged ahead, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Homeowners are also avoiding large … Continued

Home staging is vital for quick sell, best price

Staging increases your chances of a quick sell, reduces the time on the market, and supports your asking price. Making your home alluring for potential buyers is a smart move in today’s real estate market. In fact, staging your home is now almost a must-do for a quick sell and the best price. The Internet … Continued

Make a big effort to sell a small house and ring up a big sale

Smaller houses are contenders in the real estate market. People who are interested in lower costs, less maintenance and an active lifestyle are prime candidates to buy. If the past couple of years have taught us anything, Americans are realizing that the “bigger is better” theory hasn’t worked out too well. That goes for real … Continued

Going Green Clinches The Sale

Green is the hot color right now and should be your color too when you sell or buy a home. Becoming attuned to the current eco-movement will make a huge difference. As a seller, you will boost the value of your home with eco-friendly improvements and give your real estate agent more features to highlight … Continued

6 Landscaping Tricks That Wow Buyers

In today’s market, sellers have to work harder to persuade buyers that their property is worth the bite. Landscape designer Michael Glassman along with the support of local landscaping and lawn care providers, has cooked up a recipe for guaranteed curb appeal. 1. Add splashes of color. With every changing season, High end landscaping should … Continued

Low Cost Mortgage Program Helps Buyers, Sellers and Neighborhoods

What do you think of this—buying a home with an interest rate one percent below the current rate; no closing costs; no income restrictions and no points. With the current instability in the housing market, this may seem to fit in the too-good-to-be-true category. But, it is true. The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), … Continued