December 2007

Enhance your home's 'drive up' appeal. It's never a bad time to think about ways to improve your home's image on the outside. But if you're planning on placing your house on the market any time soon, you simply cannot afford not to brush up its exterior.

 

November 2007

Selling your most valued asset, your home, calls for making the smartest decisions. The first order of business is to align yourself with the best professional assistance. But do you know what to look for? Who do you select to get the job done right?

 

October 2007

Home improvement is something you should not ignore. By continuously updating and repairing, you prevent the big unpleasant surprises and you get to live in a nicer home. And when it's time to sell, you'll be way ahead of the game.

 

September 2007

If your heating bills are on the rise, now may be a good time to consider replacing your furnace with a new, more energy-efficient model. A new furnace might be just the ticket to reducing fuel bills. New models have much to offer, including increased comfort and decreased noise.

 

August 2007

The care and keeping of your home can quickly get out of hand when neglected. If you establish a maintenance schedule for routine upkeep, the job becomes easier and your home will thank you for it.

 

July 2007

Your best marketing tool when selling your home is a good real estate agent. Why? The reasons are many. Today's market is tricky and you could be taking chances with your most valuable asset - your home!

 

June 2007

House hunting can be a little overwhelming. Keeping it all straight by remembering which properties were possibilities, which would get second looks and which one had that wonderful wallpaper. It can get a little jumbled by the end of the day.

 

May 2007

Remodeling a kitchen will always add tremendous value to your home. But it can be stressful with so many choices. One of your major decisions will be the countertops.

 

April 2007

Here's the usual routine. The buyers' agent calls your agent and sets up a time for a tour. Your agent will clear the time with you and arrange for the showing. So, why can't you be there, too? After all, who knows your home better than you? Can't you show the potential buyers around?

 

March 2007

For the majority of sellers, pre-sale expenses are unwelcome. Available funds are usually spent on sprucing up, cleaning up and making repairs. But there's one more expense that can make a big difference in getting what you want.

 

February 2007

Whether you're sprucing up your home in preparation for a sale or just want to freshen rooms for your own enjoyment, paint is the quickest, least expensive and best way to accomplish your goal. If you decide to tackle the project yourself, here are a few handy tips to make it all a little easier.
 

January 2007

The Insurance Information Institute reports that many American home owners do not know what criteria were used to establish the coverage on their policies. In fact, many not only lack financial protection for the equity in their homes, but for personal property as well.