When is the Timing Perfect for a Price Reduction?
Do you know the perfect time to reduce the price of your home? Your agent does. Price reductions, price improvements, price adjustments, it doesn't matter what you call it, nobody
One-Story vs a Two-Story Home: Which Is Better to Buy?
A reader asks: "My daughter and her husband are planning to buy a home in the suburbs. They have been living in a cramped city apartment for the past several years. But now
Should You Buy a Home That Was Remodeled Without Permits?
A reader asks: "My wife and I are thinking about buying a home that was remodeled without a permit. It wasn't a big remodeling job, just a sunroom was added off the back,
Best Ways to Find a Handyman or Contractor
After buying a home, many buyers discover they want to personalize that home, change the environment to suit specific tastes, and that means finding a handyman or contractor. When I think
How to Remove Old Photos of Your Home for Sale From Websites
MLS Forever Sellers want their home advertised everywhere possible online. Increasing the exposure to online shoppers tends to maximize profit potential; their thought process is the more websites, the merrier. They don't necessarily
How to Buy a Home for Sale by Owners
You probably did not start out to buy a home for sale by owner. For example, let's say you are in the home buying market and have decided to buy a
What Kind of Questions Should I Ask Before Buying a Home?
A reader asks: "We are very new to the homebuying process and have been going to open houses on the weekends. When the agents ask if we have questions, we figure
5 Things That Don’t Stay With the Home You Are Buying
What Stays and What Goes The 5 things that don't stay with the home you are buying are items most people take for granted and simply assume they will remain. This
What Is a Home Warranty Plan?
A home warranty can provide peace of mind. The last thing a home buyer wants to worry about after closing is what could possibly break or malfunction in her new