As a Realtor, I know the importance of staging your home prior to listing it. While I don’t do the work of staging, I see how it impacts selling time and price. Many sellers think staging their home is too expensive and too much work, they like their decorating, and they don’t understand the value…. READ MORE
Home Improvements Pay Off Granite counters and steam showers pay off; kitchen and bathroom remodels continue to be two of the best investments you can make in your house. They are the big, sexy rooms new home builders splurge on, so when buyers are shopping around that’s what they want in an existing home, too…. READ MORE
During the week, buyers are our in force with their real estate agents and Sunday open houses are jammed. Multiple offers on well-priced properties are common. The problem is that there is not enough inventory to satisfy demand and many of the properties on the market are overpriced. How do I know this? The number of days… READ MORE
If you are looking to sell your home this spring, consider this infographic. It’s the result of 1000 real estate agents being asked “What is the biggest mistake home sellers make?” It was almost unanimous, #1 mistake – overpricing your home. The other 5 are serious deterrents in getting your house sold for the best price…. READ MORE
Will Homeowner Tax Perks Change in 2013? The terrain of homeowner tax credits is shifting slightly this year, and it is still unclear how it will all settle. Several credits homeowners have enjoyed the past few years have already expired. Which credits still exist in spite of the looming fiscal cliff, and which credits are… READ MORE
Curb appeal is more important now than ever before. The report states that outdoor upgrades recoup more money than interior renovations. Click here to read more.
You don’t get a second change to make a first impression on buyers, so it is always a good idea to make it a lasting one when selling your home. Consider your home a contestant in a beauty contest and set your goal to finish in the top three. Every seller wants their home to… READ MORE
Anti – Flipping Rule This is HUGE news for those who want to make some money in the housing market this year. Fore more in formation on buying or selling real estate go to www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com Also you can search MLS.
Real Estate News and Information Topics: Will the New Short Sale Rules Help the Process? What’s Happening in Real Estate for 2010? Energy Efficient Mortgages. And for more information on whether you’re buying or selling real estate in Chicago Illinois go to: www.MarinaJacobsonHomes.com
To make it more attractive for the services to accept a sale on defaulted properties for less than the outstanding mortgage balance, the US Treasury is offering incentive payments of $1,000 per completed short sale. Services will also receive $1,000 for each deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. Read More…