Welcome. Welcome to the September 2011 edition of “At Home with HouseHunt,” a monthly consumer newsletter produced by HouseHunt.com. Each month we bring you helpful articles to assist you in the process of buying and selling real estate. We'll share how using HouseHunt.com is a perfect resource for your next real estate transaction.

Diligence Could Head Off Appraisal Headaches       Λ top With about a third of today’s home transactions being distressed sales and prices still tumbling in some markets, the “value” of a home seems to be a moving target. Even if you reach a deal with a buyer to sell your house, or strike a deal with the seller of your dream home, the deal could still fall apart when the house doesn’t appraise for the price that was agreed upon. This plight is becoming more common as appraisers become more cautious and conservative when putting a value on a home … Continue Reading

Buy or Continue Renting? You Make the Call       Λ top Home prices have taken such a beating and demand for rental units has increased so much that it's now cheaper to buy a two-bedroom home than to rent one in most major U.S. cities. According to online real estate site Trulia, buying was cheaper than renting in 74 percent of the country's 50 largest cities in July. In just 12 percent of the cities, including New York, Seattle and San Francisco, renting was cheaper. In the remaining 14 percent of cities, renting was less expensive but close to the cost of buying … Continue Reading

Certain Home Improvements Will Pay You Back       Λ top If you’re planning to sell your house, home improvements that build property value should be on your to-do list. It's a buyer's market, and between tighter budgets and plenty of properties to choose from, shoppers want homes that are move-in ready and free of the need for home improvement projects that will add to their own bottom lines. Planning home improvements that pay you back at the time of sale requires a vision and strategy that welcome the widest possible range of buyer tastes. Here are some tips for projects that will help you now and help you later … Continue Reading

Selling your house quickly while holding on to the equity you’ve built over the years are key worries many sellers face in today’s volatile real estate market.

But just as one size doesn’t fit all, there’s no magic equation to get the job done when it comes to a perfect sale. But there are certain factors that affect how quickly and for how much your home sells. Consider how these 10 apply to your home, and then figure out what aspects of your home you should highlight to elicit a better response. Buyers have a lot of choices in today’s market, so making your home stand out is crucial …

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The odd thing about short sales is that they can take a long time to complete. If you spot a short sale house that interests you, call a real estate agent, because it needs to be researched before any type of process begins. In fact, just because a home is listed as a short sale doesn't mean it's really for sale (because it's subject to lender approval), nor does it mean it will sell at the advertised price.

Here are six things to keep in mind before trying to buy a short sale …

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Certain Projects Can Save Homeowners Money and Energy

The sluggish economy has many Americans thinking about saving. When it comes to homeowners, saving money and saving energy can go hand in hand with a variety of projects. One of the great things about being a homeowner is the independence you get to be free to decorate – inside and out – however you wish. The interest on the mortgage also is a nice tax deduction, and the equity you build over time is yours. On the other hand, owning a home might seem like a money pit, but saving on energy is one way to cut expenses and put more money in your pocket in the long run. Here are some things to do or think about along those lines …

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Search houses & homes for sale by Radius. You can use the Radius Map and search real estate by distance including 5 miles, 10 miles, 15 miles, 20 miles, 25 miles, 30 miles and 50 miles from any US location.

By visiting the radius search feature at HouseHunt.com, all you have to do is enter a location such as a city, zip code, business office, school, address in the U.S., then select a city or community using the radius/distance results to see average home prices, home size to instantly view real estate listings of houses and homes for sale based on the location you entered.

It’s easy to find cities and homes for sale within a radius from your workplace, school, doctor's office, hospital, relative's home, railroad station, airport or any other place.

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If you instantly want the most accurate sold home prices in your neighborhood, look no further than www.moveUp.com. With our self-appraisal tool you can adjust your home valuation for house improvements, location/view & local market trends! You can use our maps to compare local properties, including addresses and selling prices.

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