Articles and News about Residential Real Estate
Selling your home is stressful, especially if you decide to list it in the fall or winter. The first step to getting the most money for your house is partnering up with an awesome real estate agent to market the house. However, if your agent isn’t truly great you might want some tricks up your sleeve to make sure you’re well ahead of the competition.
While we may love our homes, there will come a time when we need to sell them. With home prices in the USA on the rise over the last decade, you might even be thinking about selling your home right now. When selling a home, there are a few ways you can go about doing it. Most people will fix up the house and then sell it for the highest price possible. But what if you’re selling a house “as is”?
Unfortunately, selling a home “as is” often isn’t easy at all. There will always be buyers who are uneasy about purchasing “as is” homes. With that in mind, this article is going to go over a couple of helpful tips to assist you in selling your home without fixing any of its problems.
A couple of years ago I wrote the best practices outline for home sellers—Pro Strats for Selling Your Home in Winter. Now, on a related topic, I’m going to cover the reasons behind those strategies. Read on to learn five reasons why selling your home in winter is smart.
Buying an Airbnb rental property can be lucrative. With all of the regulations, is it still worth it? Well, the answer is a resounding yes! Here are some good reasons why Airbnb continues to be a good investment.
When it comes to garages for your vehicle there are plenty of options as we’ll talk about shortly. This doesn’t even talk about all the different garage door options. Then you have building materials, roof types, and more. But for this post, we’ll simply highlight the eight different types of garages available to most homes.
Trying to decide between renting a place to live or buying a Louisville home will always be an important decision. It may also be a complicated one. Especially if you don’t have enough information. Here on my blog, you have a wealth of quality information combined with expert analysis to help you make great real estate decisions. Today we’re looking at what renting in Louisville looks like in 2019.
Welcome to our annual parade through the grandest, most extravagant homes in the city. It’s actually one of my favorite articles of the year! Who doesn’t like looking at nice things? What began in 2013 has continued to this day. If interested, here are a few of the previous installations: 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Buying a property is never an easy task. There are so many things you should be taking into consideration. From the year when the house was built, the materials used, the size of the house, its location, and its proximity to your areas of interest. But no matter what kind of home you love, you should also pay special attention to the garage. In this article, we will have a closer look at the key measurements for the perfect garage and their importance.
Our home is one of the most valuable assets that we own. After all, if you’ve lived in a house for more than ten years and made it look the way you always wanted to, a lawsuit is the last thing you want to happen. In this article, we will outline six ways to protect your home from a lawsuit.
Real estate isn’t just a matter of training how to “talk” to people and convincing them to buy your property. A huge part of it is ensuring you’re providing them with the kind of product that they’ll surely buy – not just because they want it, but because it’s the best option for them. Home Selling 101 is putting your home’s best foot forward. From the elements of the property itself to the updates to the presentation—making sure everything is in tip-top shape. Below are four keys to focus on that will make your house sell quickly for the highest possible price.
What exactly does the house look like? A huge part of what seals the deal when it comes to house selling is its appearance, so it’s important to make sure your house for sale looks like something people will come home to.
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Buying your first condo is not similar to any other thing you have done before. You must consider numerous factors before making an offer. But why should you choose a condo and not a family residence? The answer is simple, most of them are sold at a more affordable price. Depending on where the property is located, you can also benefit from amenities like a pool, a tennis court, or a fitness center. Caring for and maintaining a condominium is simple, and it’s the perfect choice for someone who is going to buy their first home.
Fence installation may seem like a typical and straightforward project for some homeowners until they factor in one important variable in the equation—their next-door neighbors. Technically, you don’t need your neighbor’s permission to build a fence between your properties. However, common courtesy dictates that you inform your neighbor about your plans of building a fence in advance. Keep in mind that you are building a structure on a shared boundary line with your neighbor, so you have to accord them some semblance of participation in the project. Read our fence installation guide to learn all the details.
Quartz is often called an “engineered” stone because it is not made from only quartz. It is also known as a “compound” or “cultured” stone material. Quartz countertops are never fully comprised of simply quartz but varying materials such as resin, cement, silica, ceramic, and other polymeric materials.
As of 2019, gutter replacement cost ranges from $600 to $1,800 for a 200-foot gutter if you are taking on the project yourself. The price can skyrocket to more than $2,000 if you call in the pros to do the job for you. Indeed, gutter replacement or a major repair can put a significant dent in your budget. Especially if your home’s gutter system gave out unexpectedly. Instead, take advantage of these gutter cleaning tips.
Looking to make the most of your outdoor space? When trying to select the best outdoor wicker patio furniture, there are several factors at work. In this article, we’ll cover them all and give you some tips on what to look for when comparing the different pieces of furniture. Ready? Let’s begin!
