Home security experts agree on one thing – burglars cruise around and look for homes that appear easiest to break into and escape from quickly. YourBestDigs.com says that 88 percent of burglaries are in residential areas. Break-ins are the most feared property crime, yet nearly a quarter of homes don’t have a home security system, says Safewise.com. It’s time to make your home more secure. The … Read more
To sell your home fast, get rid of clutter, depersonalize, clean it thoroughly and paint it inside and out. But is that all you need to do? You can have your home professionally staged and sell your home for more than enough to cover the cost. A recent survey found that found that 49 percent of participants who … Read more
You’ve fallen in love with the character of an older home, but you’ve noticed a problem. The floors are not level. While you expect some settling over time, how concerned should you be when you see sloping or otherwise trip-hazardous floors? That depends on what’s causing the unevenness. Sloping floorsIf you can roll a marble down one side of the room and … Read more
Young homebuyers are having a rough time compared to their Boomer parents when they were first-time homebuyers. Today’s buyers have more student debt, slower wage growth and are building wealth later in life than their parents did at the same age. With so many hurdles to cross, your parents may be thinking of co-signing your … Read more
How do you know it’s time to replace the windows in your older home? According to BobVila.com, some signs are obvious – hot and cold air leaks; condensation; warped, rotting or damaged frames; difficulty opening and closing; cracks or breakage; mold growth; noise pollution from outdoors; and high energy bills. If your windows are cold-to-the-touch in winter or reveal drafts when you place … Read more
Plenty of sellers have visited online home valuation sites only to be shocked at the published value of their homes. Most sellers are pleased when the values appear higher than they expected, but many online valuations come in far lower. So, should you use these values to price your home for sale? These sites provide greater transparency … Read more