Archives for the 'Seller Essentials' Category
How Accurate is Zillow?
Monday, November 6th, 2006
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Have you ever checked out the satellite photos and market value estimates of homes in your neighborhood on Zillow.com - the Internet real estate site that offers “free, instant valuations and data for 67 million-plus homes”?
Zillow was launched with major media fanfare in February, backed with a reported $57 million in venture capital. It is [...]
Citizens to Drop Most Investment Properties
Wednesday, October 25th, 2006
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The state-run insurance pool is getting ready to move second homes, vacation homes and most investment properties off its books.
An insurance bill passed in May requires Citizens Property Insurance to stop offering windstorm coverage to non-homestead properties after March 1, 2007. The aim of the law is to reduce risk and slow the growth for [...]
Tips for Maximizing Bathroom Remodel
Friday, October 13th, 2006
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People do lots of thinking when they remodel a bathroom. They agonize over colors, countertop materials, and choosing the latest lavatory sink, but too often they overlook the kind of improvements that would matter most.
Simply upgrading your bathroom with fancy fixtures and materials won’t do a thing to improve its function. You’ll just be trading [...]
What Can Home Buyers Expect Sellers to Fix?
Monday, September 25th, 2006
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Successful negotiation involves give and take
Negotiating a purchase contract isn’t easy when home sellers cling to expectations based on last year’s real estate market, and buyers refuse to overpay. Equally challenging are the renegotiations that can occur after buyers do inspections.
How do you successfully navigate the second round of negotiations? The goal is to come [...]
The Importance of Housing Permits
Tuesday, September 19th, 2006
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Skirting laws can create big headache when it comes time to sell How would you feel if you bought a house that was advertised as a having four bedrooms, three baths with a large recreation room and later discovered that technically it was had only three legitimate bedrooms, two bathrooms and a basement?This scenario is [...]
Freddie Mac says Still Great Year for US Real Estate Market
Friday, September 8th, 2006
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MCLEAN, VA, United States (UPI) — Freddie Mac says all the end-of-the-bubble chatter can`t conceal the fact that this is turning out to be a great year for the U.S. real estate market.
‘Even with the slowing in housing activity, the (United States) is in store to have the third-best year on record for the housing [...]
How to Use Fixer-Upper Homes for Profit Potential
Friday, September 1st, 2006
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As the volume of new and resale house and condominium sales gradually slows down in most communities from last year’s record levels, due primarily to rising mortgage interest rates, savvy home buyers are rediscovering a source of bargain-priced residences known as “fixer uppers”.
Retail sellers of homes in excellent condition, including brand-new houses, expect to earn [...]
Florida Leads Nation in Housing Growth
Monday, August 21st, 2006
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Census Bureau reports top U.S. counties for new construction
For the second year in a row, Flagler County, Florida, had the highest rate of growth in the number of housing units of any county in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today.
The estimates cover July 1, 2004, to July 1, 2005, and show [...]
Condo Insurance Rates with Citizens May Drop
Friday, August 18th, 2006
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Some Century Village residents already are paying rate increases of more than 400 percent, but there is relief in sight because of changes in how the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will assess condo associations, including those in Century Village.
The town hall meeting was sponsored by a contingent of Palm Beach County Democratic legislators, [...]
Preparing Your Home For Sale
Tuesday, August 8th, 2006
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Entice buyers with a house that’s dressed for success.
Moe the lawn, polish the hardware, and make everything attractive and tidy.
The way you present your property to prospective buyers can make all the difference between success and failure. If prospective buyers don’t find your house appealing, they won’t be interested in seeing what’s inside. Cosmetic [...]
