Archive for June 2018
7 Best DIY projects for beginners
I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Tim Layton. Do you feel like you or your partner just don’t have the DIY skills you need? You’re not alone, believe me. Almost everyone feels that way at some point. My sister and her husband are buying their first home later this month, and during a phone call recently, she…
Read More5 Reasons why a home inspector might miss something BIG
I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Tim Layton. If you’re buying a new home, don’t fool yourself. The home inspector can’t tell you everything. The best thing you can do is ask questions. Gather information and educate yourself about the house you’re considering. I was speaking with a new homeowner the other day and she was lamenting…
Read More8 Ways to tell the house you’re buying is a flip
I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Devon Thorsby. The housing market is certainly hot these days, but so are the houses going on the market. Even in tight seller’s markets, it appears sellers are upping their game by updating kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and backyards to appeal to more buyers and encourage them to offer top dollar…
Read MoreUnderstanding the difference between market value, assessed value and appraised value
I BUY HOUSE DEALS Source: Who doesn’t want a good bang for her buck? Whether you’re out searching for your first home or you’re a seasoned real estate investor, at the end of the day, it always comes down to value. But, what is value? How do we measure it? In real estate, a variety…
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