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Real Estate Corner... •Q.    What Steps Can I Take To Make My Home Sell Faster? •A.     There are several steps you can take to not only shorten the sale time of your home, but help it sell for greater value.  The one "mistake" sellers often make is failing to see their home from the perspective ...

Real Estate Corner... •Q.    We want to do some remodeling.  How can we choose the best contractor for the job? •A.     When choosing a contractor, it's important to gather information from several sources.  You should ask for recommendations from a variety of friends.  Also, call 1-800-440-NARI ...

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Real Estate Corner...Q.  My Family Has Outgrown Our Home.  Should We Sell Our House And Buy A Larger One, Or Remodel Our Current Home?A.   The decision to sell or remodel requires several considerations.  First, ask yourself if you are you happy in your current home with the exception of the spac...

Real Estate Corner...Q.  We are preparing to build our own home and are wondering about using alternative "natural" building materials.  Do you have any suggestions? A.  Using "natural" resources to build energy efficient homes has become quite popular.  Most building codes now recongnize alterna...

Real Estate Corner..........Q.  We're considering installing a pool and/or spa.  I am concerned about the resale value of this investment.  Can you help me make the best decision?A.  The addition of a pool is not the best investment if you are only concerned about resale value.  Pools have notori...

Q.  We are looking to buy a home soon.  What are some signs of overall quality I should be looking for?  A.  It is always advisable to have a professional inspector look at a home before you purchase it, but you can do some of the legwork beforehand.  You will need to look at the overall structur...

Real Estate Corner...  Q.  We're planning to landscape the front and back yards of our home.  Do you have any suggestions?A.  Landscaping can add an entirely new dimension to a house.  It can truly make it feel like an individualized home.  Three items you should consider when landscaping are usa...

Buy low and sell high is a foundational ecomoic principal that was taught when I was in business classes. This applies to all businesses, I think. Otherwise how does one make a profit? In real estate there is a companion principal that states, "You make money when you buy (enter into) the investm...