At times, home buyers are tempted to buy a "fixer upper"; that "diamond in the rough". Home buyers should evaluate several things such as their ability to complete the necessary repairs, the cost of repairs versus the value of the home once the repairs are made.
Buying that "fixer upper" may not be for everyone, yet, in some circumstances, that may be a viable purchase. For ...
Overwhelmed? Seems like school just got out, and here we are again, scrambling to find permission slips, tripping over backpacks and wondering if we will survive yet another school year.
Here are a few tips that may make back to school a little easier on your homefront.
1. Label, label, label.
Put your child’s name on the back of everything. ...
At no time in your life will you be more thankful to find yourself organized than on moving day. Nothing is worse than looking at stacks of boxes and wondering "Where are the towels?"
One of the best pieces of advice I've received is designate a color for each room in the new home, such as yellow for kitchen, orange for dining room, etc.
Apply colored stickers on the box near the box number.
Put ...
Condominium living is a wonderful option for active adults who are looking to downsize and leave the drudgery of the lawn, leaves and snow behind! A condominium community geared toward those 55+ provides the freedom to come and go, peace of mind, and expands one's social opportunities.
Here in the Capital Region, there are several choices for active adults eager to take advantage of the ...
One of the first questions home buyers ask their Realtor is "How do I know when I should make an offer on a home?". The simple answer is "you'll know" when to make an offer because the home you are considering will "feel like home" to you in many cases.
An important item to mention to home buyers is you should allign yourself with a competent Realtor who acts as your ...
Marketing your home for sale can be a stressful experience. Yet, employing some common sense ideas on how to properly "stage your home for sale" may take some of the stress out of the process and very likely will shorten the amount of time your home is "for sale" on the market.
The phrase "you only get one chance to make a first impression" is absolutely true in real estate. Click ...