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It can't be overstated - when it comes to buying a house, the first impression is everything. If you're selling or getting ready to sell in the coming months, one of the easiest and most dramatic ways to enhance that first impression is through paint.
Fresh paint makes...
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If you're getting ready to put your house on the market you're probably busy painting some of the dingy walls, shampooing your carpet, and clearing the clutter. But be sure you add something else to your list - strategic lighting.
With the right lighting, the look of a...
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As the fall season brings the usual slow-down in home sales activity, many regions of the country that experienced hot sellers' markets over the summer are now seeing a change toward buyers' markets. But don't let that hamper your plans -- if you prepare properly and make the...
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A house should have curb appeal, they say, but what exactly does that mean?
What it means is that, if a buyer drives past a house at 5 or 10 m.p.h., the front of the place should be alluring enough for that buyer to stop the car. If the seller has done the job properly,...
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If you're selling your house, one of the first steps you'll take is setting an asking price, a maneuver that requires the ability to find the perfect balance between attracting solid offers and ultimately receiving top dollar.
If you're working with a Realtor or other...
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Once escrow has closed without a hitch and you've handed the keys over to the new owners, you've probably written the selling process off as over. But don't change your state of mind too fast.
In their book, "House Selling for Dummies (Hungry Minds Inc., 1999)," authors...
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