At Home In The Poconos
Beware of improvements that seem easy enough at first glance buy may turn into major headaches and require a lot of money once you’ve moved in.
Remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, changes to the floor plan, room additions and redesigned landscaping are examples of seemingly minor changes that can easily eat away the money you thought you saved by selecting a so-called “bargain priced” home.
Of course, you may be perfectly willing to spend whatever money is needed to customize the house to...
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, particularly when it comes to buying a home. Features that attract one home-buyer may repel another.
However, the one feature of interest to every home-buyer is price. Getting the most home for your money is paramount.
The real problem is figuring out whether that fixer-upper on one street is a better buy than the home in next-to-new condition two blocks away.
That’s why knowing what to look for before you buy can save you tim...
TIPS TO FLIP
Lots of opportunity knocking here!
When viewing potential investment properties, research the surrounding area and consult with a knowledgeable real estate agent.
Remember, even the best flipped house will be difficult to sell in an undesirable neighborhood.
Once you have found the property, secured financing, passed inspection and purchased the house, the real work begins! Here are our tried-and-true tips for a successful flip:
- Establish and stick to a budget.
3 Big Myths About Home Buying
I hope this will save you some pain, buyers. There are myths about the home shopping experience that must be addressed.
Since I like it, and so do you, when the home buying experience is as stress-free as possible, please hear me out on these three big myths about home buying:
For a list of current properties on the market, click HERE!
Myth #1: That house has been on the market so long I bet we can work the seller down easily.
Not necessarily. Exceptional...
Two Minute Real Estate Tip for Buyers: Is Home Ownership in Your Future?
A message for first time home buyers: Is now the time for you to purchase your first home?
For many renters, the first step in buying a house is becoming educated about the process. If you’re like many people considering a home purchase, you’ve spent nights and weekends poring over real estate websites.
So.. What’s the first step to home buying? Determine what you can afford.
There’s no use in falling in love with a $300,000 home in your dream neighborhood if the banks will only wr...
Tips for Maximizing Small Living Spaces!
By: Terri Ditty, Broker Associate
Clutter driving you nuts? Did you move in with someone only to find you have duplicates of everything from headboards to can openers? Here are 7 tips to help you make the most out of small spaces:
1. Weed out the extras. Donating to a yard sale will alleviate some clutter and a trip to the local Goodwill even more. A good rule of thumb: Anything you haven’t needed in a year ca...
