Sep
17
2009

(ARA) – Modern home selling has gone way beyond the “for sale” sign on the front lawn. Nearly 90 percent of home buyers look online when shopping for a home, according to the National Association of Realtors. So your home-selling efforts need to cruise the Information Superhighway at top speed.
“Despite a slowdown in the housing [...]
Jul
27
2009

(ARA) – Smaller is apparently better in the minds of many homebuyers looking for the right deal in the prolonged decline of the housing market.
What’s more, it looks like simple is better too, as more homeowners are focusing on simpler exterior elements with an emphasis on durability and sustainability, according to the American Institute of [...]
Sep
15
2008

It’s a buyer’s real estate market, so every home seller needs to know how to price their home correctly. Price your home too high, and buyers will look at other houses. Price it too low, and you risk losing money.
To price your home correctly, you need to be savvy about your local real estate market. [...]
Aug
10
2008

Updating Windows and Doors is a Must in a House Exterior Makeover
(ARA) – Real estate may be about location, location, location, but it’s also about looks. Curb appeal is taking on a bigger role in today’s housing market. With the number of available homes for sale growing each day, buyers can afford to be choosy [...]
Aug
05
2007

Tips from the Pros on Getting the Price You Want in the Shortest Time
(ARA) – By now you’ve read the headlines announcing the current housing rut. Too many homes are on the market, causing slow sales and falling asking prices. While it’s the perfect time to buy a home, it is certainly more challenging to [...]
Aug
05
2007

If you’re thinking about a makeover for your home this spring, vinyl siding offers a valuable investment for your new exterior. According to “Remodeling” magazine, homeowners who re-side their homes with vinyl typically recover more than 95 percent of the cost when selling their homes.
Vinyl siding’s versatility, low-maintenance durability, attractiveness and value have made it [...]