Walking away from your home has consequences for the family, the community, the market and the economy. However, there are options that homeowners should consider before leaving: Short Sale: Homeowner has a financial hardship and qualifies for a sales transaction where the lender is willing t...

07/27/2015

Is This Neighborhood Improving or Declining?

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Like most things in real estate, neighborhoods are constantly changing in value. In some cases they can improve rapidly and decline gradually, but more often than not they change slowly, over time. Ideally, you want to buy property in neighborhoods as they’re appreciating. You certainly don’t wan...

07/20/2015

Have a Garage Sale After You've Moved Into Your New Home

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Sure, you probably had a garage sale before the big move from your old neighborhood, but have you ever thought of having one after you’ve relocated? It’s a great way to meet the neighborhood.It’s common sense to have a garage sale before your big move. There’s no reason to pay movers to load boxe...

07/13/2015

A Home Office Will Transform Your Home...Will It Bring Value

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While some home upgrades can add value to your home, others don’t measure up as well. One of the worst offenders? The home office remodel. Many home remodeling projects do wonders for the value of the home including a gourmet kitchen, finished basement with a theater room, an additional room or a...

07/02/2015