Curb appeal is key online where buyers start their search for a home. First impressions are critical so make sure there are plenty of photos to attract prospective buyers. For outdoor photos, photos should be updated each season to give that right first impression. Driving up to your home also …
Selling Your Home: New Government Regulations
The government influences home construction standards with regulations that must be met when selling a home. Today the US government is focusing on energy efficient products and materials for new construction and existing homes. Enforcement of new standards happens in many ways. For example, there …
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Selling a Home Takes Teamwork
My experience for this article comes from being a frequent home buyer and not a Realtor. As the owner of a handyman business, I participate in a wonderful online real estate community called Active Rain where I get insight into the real estate market which is incredibly valuable during these …
Appraisal Guidelines Change May 1, 2009
The appraisal is key to determining how large a mortgage a home owner can get to finance their home. While you may get your mortgage through a bank, these mortgages are packaged up and ultimately purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) has established a new …
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