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Low-Ball Offers A low-ball offer is a term used to describe an offer on a house that is substantially less than the asking price. While any ... |
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Market Measure The best measure of market conditions is not the prices sellers are asking, but the difference (if any) between asking prices ... |
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New Kitchen One of the best ways to increase the value of your home is to remodel and update the kitchen. With a minimum of effort and ... |
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Radon Test Device Placement Radon testing device(s) should be placed in the lowest level of the home suitable for occupancy. This means testing in the ... |
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Refinance Timing The traditional answer to the question "When is the best time to refinance?" is when interest rates fall 2 percent below your ... |
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Remodeling R.O.I. Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Before you remodel, consider how long you plan on owning your home. Some choices ... |
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Renovation Value Renovating your home can increase its resale value. But don't expect a dollar-for-dollar return. Some upgrades (an extra ... |
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Selling Bedrooms A large master bedroom is a priority for many prospective home buyers. Creating the illusion of space can be as easy as ... |
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Selling Storage Potential home buyers are often looking for more storage space so be sure to take the time to clean out your basement, attic, ... |
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Selling With Pets If you have pets, consider replacing the carpeting before putting your home on the market. Many people are allergic to pets ... |
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Stage Your House for Resale Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Staging your home—or creating a clean, well-presented space that draws positive ... |
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Stale Listing Syndrome Buyers sometimes ignore houses that have remained unsold for a long period, assuming, often incorrectly, that they must have ... |
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Staying Put in Today's Housing Market The housing crisis is making more homeowners think about remodeling what they have rather than buying or building. BobVila.com ... |
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Staying Sellers Sellers will sometimes opt to remain in the house after closing via a short-term rental agreement. As the new owner, be sure ... |
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The Mortgage Crisis: How It May Affect You Though you may not be having a problem paying your home loan or be undergoing foreclosure proceedings, the current mortgage ... |
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The Most Valuable Home Improvements If you're thinking about putting your house on the market, or if you want to remodel now with modifications that will pay off ... |
 
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Tour of Roxbury, Massachusetts Bob introduces the nine-unit Roxbury affordable housing project by taking a tour of this neighborhood in transition with the ... |
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Warranty Information If you're selling a house, consider leaving behind relevant warranty information, operating instructions, and any maintenance ... |
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What Makes a Room a "Bedroom?" Homebuyers, sellers and owners should know the minimum requirements that comprise a bedroom, mainly for home value and safety. |
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What the Bailout Bill Means to Homeowners, Including Green Incentives What does the “emergency bailout bill” mean to homeowners? Besides detailing what debt relief may be available, it includes ... |