Playing house and talking about your dream house, is a popular activity for most young girls. We all dream about growing up and expect our dream house to look a lot like our parents house. We don't know that houses are different depending on where you live and how much you can afford to spend on …
Big House, Small, Somewhere in the Middle?
For years we've been building big houses, much bigger than the homes we lived in as children. Ironically, the average family size has gotten smaller but we're still living in big houses and the question I have to ask is why? While it's hard to imagine how my parents survived in a 1 bedroom apartment …
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Spring, Open Houses and Curb Appeal
Spring means lots of open houses, for prospective buyers and neighbors too, and great curb appeal is important to invite people into your home. Everyone likes getting ideas for updating their homes and open houses are a great way to learn what your home is worth, based on similar houses in your …
House Age: What It Does & Doesn’t Tell Us
House age might tell you a lot about the prospective houses you're looking at. It doesn't tell the whole story. New construction homes command higher prices because you're getting a brand new property that's never been lived in. You're also able to pick the finishes you want like appliances, …
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Home Inspectors Protect Homeowners
Home Inspectors: When Do You Need One? Home inspectors are one of the critical real estate team members you need when buying or selling a house. Maybe you thought you only need a home inspector when buying a house? That used to be the custom but today home inspections provide a service to buyers, …
House Values in BattleGround States
House values haven't been a major topic during the 2012 campaign and no one really knows how this issue will influence voters. Everyone has been affected by the housing bust, some more than others. There are many homeowners trying to understand why me, did they do something wrong. For most of you, …