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Tip Of The Month

Are you thinking of selling your home but can’t stop listing all of the major improvements to be made before it goes on market? The roof, new tile in the bathrooms, new carpet, paint… Before you whip out the tools (or the phone), you should be aware that it may be a smarter idea to do the bare minimum to get the house presentable. According to House Selling for Dummies, it is actually wiser to offer buyers a credit in escrow to cover the repair cost of major items like the roof. To prepare for this, you should get several competitive bids for the work from local contractors that are reputable. You can base your credit offer on the lowest, but still realistic, bid.

(Source: House Selling for Dummies, by Eric Tyson and Ray Brown, Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2002)

 

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Volume 2, Number 8
August, 2005

Welcome to “At Home with HouseHunt,” HouseHunt’s Monthly Consumer Newsletter. Here you will find useful information and tips on selling your home, finding the best mortgage, creating space for relaxation, understanding interest-only loans, and much more.

The HouseHunt Team- information you need for all your real estate needs

Seasonal Suggestion

Have you ever found yourself on vacation during these summer months looking at the local real estate, thinking “Wouldn’t it be great to have our own place here? Wouldn’t it be lovely to escape here?” Plus, you have probably seen yourself that homes in popular vacation spots are good investments.. more>>

Strategies for Getting the Best Mortgage for You

Mortgages are getting increasingly complicated; however, there are some fairly simple strategies for getting the best mortgage to fit your individual needs. more>>

Creating a Stress-Free Tranquility Zone

Overwhelmed? Tired? The stress of everyday living can be alleviated by the use of an area of the house that is designated as a tranquility zone. more>>

Getting to the Bottom of Interest-Only Loans

A lot of information about interest-only loans has been flying around. We give you a helping hand getting to the bottom of some of it. more>>

Keeping in Touch after the Big Move

A big move to another part of the country can be hard enough, but it can be made even harder if you fall out of contact with your closest friends. Here are some tips to stay in touch. more>>

Protecting Your Family against West Nile Virus

It’s that time of year again to be thinking about how to protect yourself against West Nile Virus. We give you some tips on how to do so. more>>

Peeking Behind the Veil of Lender Fees

Without understanding the nature of lender fees, it is difficult to know whether you are being hit with excessive costs. We’ll take you behind the scenes of some of the industry’s best-kept secrets. more>>

Monthly Survey Question
How do you best determine the current market value of your home or homes in your area?
Ask a Neighbor  
Ask Local Real Estate Agent    
Appraisal    
Neighborhood Open House  
Check Newspapers/Real Estate Magazine    
List of Recent Sales on Website (i.e. moveUp)    
Other Determining Factors (enter below)
 
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