Day 13: What improvements can be done that will improve ROI? Just because you are making an improvement to your home does NOT mean that you are adding value to your home. Remember, also, appraisers don’t see your emotional tie to the gazebo you … [Read more...] about What improvements can be done that will improve ROI?
Should we fear appraisers?
Day 12: Should we fear appraisers? Some people ask at this seller's market... What is the point of them in the sale of our house. Fear an appraiser??? not at all. Appraisers have a job that is an art and a science of understanding market, … [Read more...] about Should we fear appraisers?
What are most of the renovations people are doing in their homes right now?
Day 11: What are most of the renovations people are doing in their homes right now? May people are trying to get screened in porches, additional use of the outdoor space, update their kitchens, get use of unfinished basements to make for work … [Read more...] about What are most of the renovations people are doing in their homes right now?
I just got a request from my Association about a payment I made at settlement- like two years later. Why?
Day 8: So, I just got a request from my Association about a payment I made at settlement- like two years later. Why? Sometimes at settlement when the payment is made, it is sent as a check from the title company to the management company to … [Read more...] about I just got a request from my Association about a payment I made at settlement- like two years later. Why?
How do you know if your property is at the crest of a rising market?
Day 5: How do you know if your property is at the crest of a rising market? Don’t we all wish that we had a crystal ball? I know I would be a happy camper… or at least have some more answers. However, a really good leading indicator of where we … [Read more...] about How do you know if your property is at the crest of a rising market?