Selling any home can be challenging, depending on the market. But if you have an old home and want to appeal to young buyers in their 20s and early 30s, you may need to take some extra steps. First, you’ll need to assuage the fears of young buyers about maintaining… read more →
A real estate owned (REO) home is one that is owned by a lending institution as a result of forfeiture or failure to make mortgage payments. REO homes are popular with investors and home buyers looking for a deal. When a homeowner defaults on a mortgage loan, the property ends up at… read more →
One story living is hotter than ever and not just for baby boomers! Young families and singles opt for one level homes in today’s market. t’s only recently that an increasing number of homebuyers have been more interested in doing all of their living on one floor. In 1973, one-story homes made up… read more →
There is no time like the present for a little spring cleaning. Head over to the Home and Garden Show at the Washington Convention Center and find a skip to your step when sprucing up your digs. Find innovative products, new ideas, practical advice and great deals in remodeling, home improvement… read more →
A growing segment of the housing industry is studying what in a home matters most to women. Real-estate agents, designers, marketers and researchers say some of women’s home preferences are purely functional: Moms like dining areas with easily wiped hardwood or tile floors, not carpeting, for example, and the location… read more →
With the beautiful weather our area has been seeing over the past few days, homeowners are excited to get to work on home projects. Visit the Spring Capital Home and Garden Show this weekend and get inspired. With exhibits about the latest remodeling ideas to the fresh feel of newly… read more →
Buyers have the upper hand when purchasing a home in a down market. Sellers need to make the best possible impression to appeal to these picky buyers. When possible, sellers should avoid making changes that will devalue their home or cause buyers to pass on purchasing it.Before you decide to… read more →
With more than 1 million U.S. homes in some phase of foreclosure, great deals abound — if you know how to separate the wheat from the chaff. The No. 1 reason to buy a foreclosure is the potential for a good bargain.RealtyTrac figures show the average short sale fetched $192,129… read more →
A full kitchen remodel is not the only way to change the look of the heart of your home. Kiplinger’s has compiled seven low-cost projects that can perk up your kitchen without busting your budget. Switch out your dishwasher Replacing your dishwasher is not only an aesthetic upgrade but can… read more →
Your garage is more than just shelter for your cars. It is also typically an impromptu place to store everything from lawn equipment to boxes of old clothes. It’s unheated and often dimly lit, and it may be the unofficial everyday entrance to your home. Given all that, why put… read more →