Selling your property and buying a new home can be a potentially intimidating experience...so much so that these jitters may even prevent some people from making a move! It doesn’t have to be that way.
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A big part of the stress of selling and buying comes from not understanding the process or having unanswered ...
Posted by Brad Stevenett
on May 9, 2012
Most people feel confident about the basics of home security. For example: Keep all doors locked. Have a light on in the house while away. Never hide a key outside in an obvious place, like under the mat.
• Yet, almost a million and a half properties get burglarized in North America each year. So how can you prevent that from happening to your home? Here are a few less known home security basics: ...
Posted by Brad Stevenett
on May 9, 2012
(May 4, 2012 – Hamilton, Ontario) The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton Burlington (RAHB) reported 1454 property sales through the RAHB Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) for the month of April. RAHB also reported a 9.6 per cent increase in average sale price for the month compared to April of last year.
(If you are thinking of selling, jump on the hot market NOW!) ...
Posted by Brad Stevenett
on May 5, 2012
"Curb appeal". You've probably heard that term used before. It refers to how valuable and enticing your house looks from the outside, typically from the perspective of a potential buyer “standing on the curb”.
Many people focus on preparing the inside of their house for sale, and neglect preparing the outside.This is a mistake. Studies confirm that curb appeal has a huge influence over ...
Posted by Brad Stevenett
on May 1, 2012
One of the most prominent features of any home is the windows. When they are well maintained they have a positive impact on the impression people (such as potential buyers) will have of your property. The opposite occurs, of course, when your windows look old and worn. So does that mean you should replace your windows? That depends on a number of factors. Window replacement can ...
Posted by Brad Stevenett
on April 4, 2012
If you've been thinking about selling your home, you might be waiting until the "market is right". After all, if the local market suddenly booms, your property will likely sell for a higher price.
That may be true. However, there are other factors to consider in your decision to list. For example, will you be buying a new home as well? If so, then the higher selling price will ...
Posted by Brad Stevenett
on April 4, 2012
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Posted by Brad Stevenett
on April 2, 2012
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Have you seen the television show where the host, an experienced contractor – comes to a home to fix a bad renovation? Episodes typically feature leaking bathroom showers, fallen decks, creaky flooring and other examples of shoddy workmanship.
For the homeowners, it’s a nightmare. That’s why it’s so important to select a reputable renovator – ...
Posted by Brad Stevenett
on March 13, 2012
If you are planning to sell your home soon, you will want to know how much it will sell for on today’s market. Even if selling is the furthest thing from your mind, you may be curious to know how much your property is worth.
How do you find that out?
A good REALTOR® will look at a variety of characteristics to determine ...
Posted by Brad Stevenett
on March 13, 2012
Home buyers are often advised to set aside one-to-three per cent of the purchase price of their house for closing costs. These fees are explained during the home buying process, but it is helpful to ask questions so you fully understand how these costs can affect your budget.
Legal fees: On average you should budget $600 to $900 for legal fees and an additional $200 to $400 for disbursements, ...
Posted by Brad Stevenett
on February 24, 2012