There are Two Reasons For Pursuing Major Home Improvement Projects:
Just Want To Do It - You want some new features in a home to improve your family's quality of life, but you don't want to leave your current home.
Really Need To ...
Check your home warranty policy to see which of the following items are covered. Also check to see if the policy covers the full replacement cost of an item.
Plumbing
Electrical Systems
Water Heater
Furnace
Heating Ducts
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If the latest technology or entertainment options are important in your new home, add the following questions to your buyer's checklist.
Are there enough jacks in every room for cable TV and high-speed Internet hookups?
Are there ...
Just like any other showroom, your home needs to appear in "perfect" condition every day! That's difficult and we understand. But a home remaining unsold on the market may cost more than keeping it tidy in the short term. Condition is one...
As kids head back to school, you're bound to notice the kindergartner whose wrist is in a cast after falling from the monkey bars. But it's not just on the schoolyard and neighborhood park that injuries occur - in fact, more deaths to chi...
Careful preparation and organization will make the move go smoothly. First take care of the details that do not require disrupting the household and that often get left until later. Getting the small tasks out of the way will help to make...
Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move.
Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address.
Develop a list of friends, relatives, and ...
Perhaps the most challenging aspect of selling a home is listing it at the correct price. It's one of several areas where the assistance of a skilled real estate agent can more than pay for itself.
Too High Can Be As Bad As Too Low
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Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements really get you a good return for your money when it's time to sell? The 2003 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine and REALTOR Magazinehas the answer.
To see the complete...
Notify your mortgage company immediately in writing that your house has been sold and you will need a payoff amount for your mortgage loan
Gather your receipted bills for taxes, water, sewer and civic association dues/fees
Notify ...
