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3 DIY Kitchen Upgrades That Will Boost Your Home Selling Price With Just A Few Hours Work

May 25, 2022 by Kim Abbott

Homeowners who want to increase the appeal of their residence before putting it up for sale can, within a few hours and with a little elbow grease, perform some do-it-yourself (DIY) kitchen upgrades that are sure to pique the interest of would-be buyers. Many people either have or are in the process of listing their home, so it makes sense to do as much as possible to attract the interest of prospective purchasers. It need not cost a proverbial arm and a leg to boost the selling price of a home. Here are three DIY kitchen upgrades that will help homeowners gain a competitive advantage in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Selling Tips Tagged With: Home Selling, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips

Offering Asking Price: Is This Offer Competitive In The Current Market?

May 11, 2022 by Kim Abbott

The current real estate market is incredibly competitive, and a lot of potential homeowners are wondering how they can separate themselves from the crowd. In the past, many people would think about how much under the asking price they could offer and still get the house. Now, it appears that the market has flipped. It is not unusual for a seller to have dozens of offers on the first day, so what do potential buyers need to do to be competitive? Houses Are Selling Quickly The current market is highly abnormal. According to statistics that have been published, the average house receives close to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Offer, Real Estate, Real Estate Value

The Pros and Cons of ‘Mortgage Before Marriage’ for Young Couples

May 10, 2022 by Kim Abbott

There was a time when a higher percentage of people were married before they committed to buying a home together, but it's a lot more common to co-habit and invest in a home together. If you're considering the commitment of a mortgage without being married, here are some things to be aware of before you start searching the market. Relationship Status Won't Affect Your Rates It might seem like there are greater risks involved if two individuals purchasing a property are not legally bound, but it actually makes no difference to the mortgage lender. If two people are buying a home together, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: New Home, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips

The Pros and Cons of ‘Mortgage Before Marriage’ for Young Couples

May 10, 2022 by Kim Abbott

There was a time when a higher percentage of people were married before they committed to buying a home together, but it's a lot more common to co-habit and invest in a home together. If you're considering the commitment of a mortgage without being married, here are some things to be aware of before you start searching the market. Relationship Status Won't Affect Your Rates It might seem like there are greater risks involved if two individuals purchasing a property are not legally bound, but it actually makes no difference to the mortgage lender. If two people are buying a home together, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: New Home, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips

A Guide To Investing In Real Estate Rentals

May 6, 2022 by Kim Abbott

If you are thinking about purchasing an investment property, you probably understand this is a great way to diversify your investments. On the other hand, you also need to understand how to evaluate potential rental properties and how to make sure you can generate enough income to cover the overhead expenses related to the property. What do you need to know? Pay Down Personal Debt First Before you decide to take on a second mortgage, you need to pay down as much of your existing debt as possible. If you have unpaid medical bills, student loans, and car loans, you need to pay down the step … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Down Payment, Real Estate, Real Estate Investing

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