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Improving the Value of Your Home
Every home is, first and foremost, a place to live and enjoy-a respite from the outside world and a place to build cherished family memories. But a home is also an investment -perhaps the most important investment you will ever make, and there are many small steps you can take over the years to increase its value, comfort, and marketability should the time come to sell it and move.
Here are seven cost-effective ways to treat your home like the investment it is meant to be:
- Curb appeal - First impressions are important, and regular maintenance shows. A well-kept lawn, tidy landscaping, a neatly painted exterior and a nice front door show pride of ownership and pride in the neighborhood.
- Fresh paint - One of the most cost-effective boosts to any home is a coat of fresh interior paint. Choose colors that appeal to you, but if selling your home is on your agenda, stick to neutral shades.
- Update kitchen - Dated counters, cabinets and floors can be a real turn-off to buyers. Investing in granite, tile and/or remodeled cabinetry will not only increase your own enjoyment, but can make a major difference in resale value.
- Update windows - Double paned windows that shut out noise and help regulate indoor temperature are an attractive and worthwhile investment that will add value to your home.
- Update baths - Attractive bathrooms are always noticed. Tubs and showers are easily replaced or resurfaced, and newer, low-flush toilets can cost as little as $100.
- Update floors and ceilings - Popcorn ceilings are a thing of the past. Scrape them away before painting. Carpeting, if used, should never look dingy or worn. Is there a real wood floor under the carpet? Think about ripping out that old carpeting and refurbishing the wood for a clean and updated look.
- Energy savings - Although not always noticeable, energy efficient additions like solar panels, insulated windows and water filtration systems will trim your own utility bills and add value when you sell.
30-Year Fixed Rate Plummets 13 Basis Points 2011-11-01 14:03:51-04 Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 3.82 percent, down from 3.95 [...] read more... Is a Home Inspection Good Enough? 2011-11-01 16:12:32-04 In a typical home inspection, an inspector goes through the house looking for obvious problems and checking integral parts of the home like the foundation, exterior, [...] read more... NAHREP Event In San Diego | #1 RE/MAX Agent, HREU Superstar Chris Townson Featured 2011-11-01 16:17:40-04 Attn: Real Estate Industry From: Chris Townson, #1 RE/MAX Agent and HARRIS REAL ESTATE UNIVERSITY Superstar. Event: November 7th 2012 the San Diego Chapter of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) will be providing an educational event. Here is the information you need to attend this event. Agents will get to: 1. Learn how to get their offers accepted on bank owned properties from top REO agents 2. Learn how to work with the REO Banks right from the Banks themselves 3. Have a chance to rub elbows with the Banks at a VIP cocktail party. Every agent [...] read more... Banks Planning On BULK REO Sales | REO, BPO Coaching and Training 2011-11-01 16:53:05-04 When will the banks finally sell off their millions of homes held on their books….the so-called ‘Shadow Inventory’? Based on this (and many other reports featured on this site) banks are preparing for 2012 to be the start of the big sell off of REO homes. From CNBC: A new plan to help the market that could make foreclosed homes a sought after commodity. Administration officials hope to have a pilot program in place by the end of this year or beginning of next year to sell-off the foreclosed properties currently on the books of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. [...] read more... Daily Message for November 2nd, 2011 2011-11-01 23:00:09-04 read more...
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Jim Gillespie on CNBC’s Closing Bell by cbwesternregion Coldwell Banker CEO Jim Gillespie appeared on CNBC's Closing Bell yesterday afternoon to discuss the company's recent study on what Baby Boomers are looking for when it comes to real estate. You can watch the entire story and interview by clicking here!
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