Alan Evans's (evans1234) Blog

Choosing a professional real estate agent can be a very imposing task. This person is responsible for finding your new home or selling your home, guiding you through the home inspection process and negotiating a good price and terms. These are important tasks that should be taken seriously. That'...

Do you have a small room in your Lakewood Ranch home that'd you'd like to make larger, but you don't have the money in your budget to tear down a wall or add on to the room? By using a bit of creativity, you can make that tiny room look larger without breaking the bank.Here are 8 low-cost decorat...

Spring is here and there is no better time to give your yard a fresh look. Here are a few simple tips to make your Lakewood Ranch home sparkle this spring. Tip #1: Everything is blooming; take advantage of it. Clean out the flower beds and let them shine. Don't have a flower bed? Now is the perfe...

Today's turbulent real estate market means the days of selling Lakewood Ranch homes without planning or preparation are a distant memory for most people. Don't put all of your eggs in one basket, because there is  competition and buyers are not always in a hurry like they once were. To sell your ...

A survey conducted by "Money" magazine and Lowe's found that out of 21 common projects, energy updates gave DIYers the most satisfaction, given the time and money. Get some satisfaction this week by implementing one or two of these easy energy savers at your Lakewood Ranch home: 1. Add dimmers: I...

It's a war out there. If you're still sitting in your robe and slippers, sipping a cup o' joe while you casually read the Sunday comics - with the absolute knowledge that your house is going to sell - you haven't been paying attention. The percentage of Lakewood Ranch homes for sale versus qualif...

Whether you're planning on selling soon or just want a comfortable home to live in now, here are five projects that increase your Lakewood Ranch home's comfort and value. 1. Uncover hardwood floors. Is there a hardwood floor lurking under your Lakewood Ranch home's carpet? If you're not sure, pul...

One of the more frustrating aspects of buying real estate is qualifying for a mortgage that will allow you to buy the home of your dreams. Lenders use terms to describe your loan status that may be confusing. For example, what is the difference between being pre-qualified, pre-approved or approve...

You know it's a buyer's market. But you really need to sell your home now. Here are 6 tips to get Lakewood Ranch homes sold even in today's real estate market: 1. Price your home competitively from the start. Ask your agent to find out what similar homes in your neighborhood sold for in the last ...

Picking up the phone book and letting it fall open to the real estate agency page is not the best way to find a great Lakewood Ranch real estate agent. Here are several other pitfalls to avoid when looking for a real estate agent: · Impulse: Just because you walk into a busy, bright, and producti...