by maria | Feb 15, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
The idea of a splurge means different things to different people, depending, in great measure, on how much “discretionary income” you have to spend. But while the things we choose to splurge on are a matter of choice, there are some luxury creature...
by maria | Feb 15, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
You’ve just moved into your starter home—congratulations! But spare cash is limited, and you are eager to show your new home off. Start with a few cosmetic changes, advise the money editors at Bankrate.com, who offer five easy upgrade projects that can help spruce up...
by maria | Feb 15, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
If home improvements are in your forecast this year, Consumer Reports suggests eight surefire ways to increase your own comfort while boosting the value of your home by as much as 35 percent should you decide to sell. The kitchen is king – An updated kitchen is high...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Just as you want to put your best financial foot forward when applying for a mortgage to buy your first home, you also want to prepare your finances before refinancing a home loan. A mortgage refi can pay for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, for example, or for...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 4, 2017 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
A minor kitchen remodel, such as changing hardware, resurfacing cabinets and other minor improvements, can earn a high return on investment. It can help sell a home that can be difficult to unload, and help it command a higher price, making purchasing a fixer-upper...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 4, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
There’s a memorable phrase in the real estate profession of “Disclose, disclose, disclose. Those who don’t, don’t close, don’t close, don’t close.” It’s a smart rule to follow, and not just to make a sale. The National...