Home Buyer Info
Finished vs. Unfinished Basements
Finished vs. Unfinished Basements: Getting Someone Else to Get the Job Done
When you are shopping for a home, there are lots of things to consider. One of those things is the basement. Does it have to be a home with a finished basement, or would you prefer to get a home with an empty basement [...]
Lead Based Paint Disclosure - Make Sure You Do It!
The Dangerous Side of Dealing With Old Houses: the Woodwork Can Harm You and Your Children
Although paint made with lead in it is obsolete, it still remains a matter of concern for both sellers and real estate professionals. Lead was used as a paint additive for well over a century before it was linked to [...]
To Help Sell Your Home, Provide a Home Warranty
To Help Sell Your Home, Provide a Home Warranty
If you are in the process of selling your home, your agent might advise you to take out a home warranty. What is it all about? And how does it improve the chances of getting a better result when you sell your home?
The home warranty is a [...]
TRS Foreclosures Gives Free Foreclosure List For 7 Days
Have you heard the news? Foreclosures are at all-time highs and the financial
markets are spinning out of control. Homes are selling for 60% off. The
“seller’s real estate market” is very much over. There is nothing “hot” about
this market - except the possibility to find and take advantage of huge home
deals on properties in distress. The [...]
Home Remodeling: Where to Get the Most Mileage out of Your Dollar
Home Remodeling: Where to Get the Most Mileage out of Your Dollar
Remodeling seems to be an inborn instinct, the great American pastime. Sometimes it seems, though, that it gets delayed until the homeowner starts thinking about selling. “Why didn’t I get around to doing this earlier?” Regardless of whether you are going ahead with it [...]
First Things First in Choosing Your Next Home
First Things First in Choosing Your Next Home
The decision to buy a home is a big commitment and an exciting task. It is also a chance to examine your financial situation and peek into the future. Are you a couple just starting your life together and looking for your first home together? Are you getting [...]
Get a Realtor: Five Mistakes to Avoid
Get a Realtor: Five Mistakes to Avoid
Regardless of whether you are in the real estate market to buy or to sell, getting a Realtor is a good beginning step in the process. Having the right Realtor as your agent makes it easier for you to find that perfect place to make your home or getting [...]
Increase Your Living Space With Smart Planning and Simple Improvements
Increase Your Living Space With Smart Planning and Simple Improvements
One of the main reasons people move is to get more space. If this is the situation you find yourself in, you may want to make your home seem larger, for your own use and to make it more attractive for getting it sold. Here [...]
4 Important Tips for Buying Real Estate
4 Important Tips for Buying Real Estate
A reliable way of making a profit, for many people over many years, has been to invest in real estate. A key factor affecting the flexibility of real estate as an investment lies in the fact that you can live in your investment. A mode of operation that has [...]
Appraisals are for the buyer to pay… Or are they?
Appraisals are for the buyer to pay… Or are they?
Whether selling a Livermore CA home, a piece of paradise on a tropical island, or Austin TX real estate, you’ll run into the same dilemma regardless of the location: Your potential buyers will most likely take issue with your asking price, no matter how much confidence [...]
Real Estate Remodeling: Where to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck
Real Estate Remodeling: Where to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck
When you want to do some remodeling in preparation for selling your home, you don’t want to have to invest a great deal of money. The idea is to increase the value of your home prior to selling, without having to be overly concerned [...]
