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51). Home Improvement – Don’t Exceed Comps In Your Area For most homeowners, the pride of ownership includes a consistent home improvement effort. While this makes sense, be careful you don’t improve the property so much that you can’t recover the costs when it is sold. Home Improvement You’ve picked up a heck of a deal on a home in a nice neighborhood. The purchase price was ... 52). Home Improvements – Expressing an Attitude There are many issues to address when doing major home improvements. The overall atmosphere and attitude of the improvements can be a key issue. Degree of Formality Certain things tend to go with each other. Silk, silver, crystal, brass, china, oil paintings in gilt frames, and draperies to the floor have an affinity for ... 53). Home Improvements – General Points Every home improvement situation is different. Still, there are some general points that apply to most projects. Some General Points When all the woodwork in a house is the same color (cream, white, and off-white work easily), spaces tend to visually “flow smoothly” even if the walls of rooms are different colors. Make su... 54). Home Improvements – Making Decisions If you have a family, planning home improvements should be a family matter. Still, you want to stick to ideas that work. Ideas That Work We’ve all seen families who get along well most of the time and families who are constantly at odds with each other. One common denominator among families who get along are homes that wo... 55). Home Improvements – Planning Home decorating is one of the keys to making the most out of a home. Do it right and you can turn a pedestrian home into a castle. Really good interior designers interview family members prior to making a plan and recommendations for changes in a home’s interior design and decoration. You and your family can benefit if you take the sa... 56). Home Improvements – Questions and Answers When considering home improvements, it is important to ask family members for their opinions. So, how do you evaluate the answers? Typical Discoveries Talking with family members about home improvements will lead to surprising answers. You and your husband each have times you need to be alone (computer work, business plann... 57). Home Improvements – The Fun Stuff Planning home improvements necessarily involves addressing numerous practical matters. That doesn’t mean you should ignore the fun stuff! The Fun Stuff The first thing to plan for in home improvements is the practical stuff. The second thing you need to talk to family members about is the fun stuff. Most peop... 58). Home Owner Association Restrictions – Read Before Buying Many communities have associations for homeowners, property owners, condo owners, or similar associations. The presence of a homeowners association, also known as “HOA”, introduces another layer of rules and regulations to consider when buying a home. Some people love these associations and some hate them. Homeowners’ Associations 59). Home Style Words in Real Estate Ads – More Explanations Whether you’re buying or selling, reading real estate ads can be confusing. Here are explanations of more style terms used in real estate ads. “Split Foyer” style A home entered by a foyer with a half flight of stairs up to the upper level (where the living spaces and one or more bedrooms are usually located) and a half f... 60). Home Styles in Real Estate Ads – The Meaning Whether you’re buying or selling, reading real estate ads can be confusing. Here’s a primer on the styles mentioned in the ads. Home Styles What’s the difference between a Tudor and Colonial style? What about a Colonial and Dutch Colonial? Read on to find out. “Colonial,” “Georgian,” or “Federal” style... 61). Homes For Sell By Owner – FSBOs and Buyer Brokers You’re selling your home as a FSBO (for sale by owner) and you get annoyed when real estate brokers call you, right? That’s a reasonable response when you’re doing all the work to market your property to save thousands of dollars in broker commissions. However, when a “buyer broker” calls, you might want to listen. Why Listen 62). How Appraisals and Assessments Differ Many people think appraisals and assessments are the same thing or at least that they should be for the same amount. The truth is they can vary greatly. Let’s look at each of them. Appraisals An appraisal is an estimate of market value. An appraiser can use many methods for coming up with this estimate. For income produci... 63). How Do I Sell An Expensive House? You’ve lived in your house for years and taken pride in with numerous improvements. Now it is overvalued and you’re wondering, "How do I sell an expensive house?" How Do I Sell An Expensive House? When discussing how to sell an expensive house, there are two scenarios in which the issue comes up. The first is you have a ho... 64). How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse Buying a home is euphoric and scary. On one hand, you are moving into a property you own. On the other, you are committing to the repayment of a lot of money. How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse Buying a property can throw your emotions all over the place. First, you are ecstatic when the seller agrees to your offer. Soon therea... 65). How To Sell A Residence Without An Agent With a robust real estate market, selling a residence isn't particularly difficult. Here's a primer on how to sell your own house. How To Sell A Residence Without An Agent First and foremost, you need to educate yourself on how real estate transactions happen. There are online guides and plenty of books on the subject at ... 66). How to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market The real estate market has slowed down in many areas that were booming over the last few years. Sellers in those areas got spoiled. It was only necessary to put a sign out front, and buyers came. Homes sold in a matter of days. This is no longer happening. If you want to sell your home in a slow area, what do you do? Go Back to Marketi... 67). How To Sell Your Own House With a robust real estate market, selling a house isn’t particularly difficult. Here’s a primer on how to sell your own house. How To Sell Your Own House First and foremost, you need to educate yourself on how real estate transactions happen. There are online guides and plenty of books on the subject at your local booksto... 68). Idaho Real Estate – A Better Quality of Life A mountainous state, Idaho has become a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiast. If you’re considering Idaho, here’s a primer on the state and Idaho real estate. Idaho For backpackers, river enthusiasts and rock climbers, Idaho is frequent destination. With a mountainous profile, the state is a haven for r... 69). Illinois Real Estate – Chicago and Rural Areas Illinois can be divided into Chicago and rural areas. Alas, the same can be said for Illinois real estate prices. Illinois The birth home of President Lincoln, Illinois is a state with two identities. Chicago is an overwhelming presence and essentially a state unto itself. The rest of Illinois can be classified as much mo... 70). Improving Bathrooms – The Specifics One of the best ways to increase the value of your home is to improve the bathrooms. Here’s a primer on things to consider. Sinks Villeroy and Boch makes a sink that mimics a boulder worn into a bowl by water flowing into it. It can be quite handsome in a minimalist home or a rustic one. You can see it and others at ville... 71). Indiana Real Estate – Racing, Amateur Sports and College Football Indiana is the home to a proud tradition of racing with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indiana real estate prices are very reasonable, particularly for first time homebuyers. Indiana Considered a crossroads state, Indiana is hub of activity for the upper Midwest United States. Good coming from the Great Lakes intersect ... 72). Iowa Real Estate – Farmland, Corn and Family Living Iowa is definitely a farming state and corn is the dominant crop. Fortunately, Iowa real estate won’t take a large bite out of your bank account. Iowa Iowa is known for predominantly being a farming state and some people might view this as a bit boring. Such an assumption would be incorrect as Iowa has a lot to offer in o... 73). Is An Old Home for You? – The Pros If you prefer a home that is unique and has character, you probably are giving some thought to buying an older home. Before buying, it’s a good idea to carefully evaluate the pros and cons of owning the home. In this article, we cover the positive benefits I have realized by owning a home built in 1825. The Pros of An Old Home 74). Is the Hot Real Estate Market Cooling Down? We’ve been living in the high flying world of a hot residential real estate market for the last three years. Is it slowing down? What does it mean for buyers and sellers if it is? Do buyers and sellers need to change their strategy? Is the Market Slowing? I live in Virginia in what is sometimes referred to as “the greater ... 75). Kansas Real Estate – The Middle of the Country Located in the exact middle of the country, Kansas is an agricultural state where you can escape the rat race. Kansas real estate is inexpensive and plentiful. Kansas Kansas is about as Midwestern as it gets when you think of stereotypes. Agriculture dominates the state with wheat fields flowing throughout the state. Whil... 76). Kentucky Real Estate – The Bluegrass State From lush bluegrass to the music of the same name, Kentucky is undeniably the bluegrass state. Fortunately, Kentucky real estate prices won’t leave you blue. Kentucky When it comes to assumptions, leave yours at the door when considering Kentucky. This state is a hidden gem. From the Appalachian Mountains to the rolling h... 77). Kitchen Improvements - Enjoy Now and When You Sell Who would've ever though the kitchen could be the key to building wealth in your home? Well, it is. If you are going to increase the value of your home through improvements, the kitchen is a very good place to start. Improvements Obviously, making improvements to a kitchen is entirely dependent upon the current state of th... 78). Listing Your Home For Sale – Do It Online Do you know how many homebuyers use the Internet to find a home? You should if you want to sell your home in a reasonable amount of time. The answer is 71 percent. Viva La Internet Revolution! There has been a revolution over the last five years in the real estate industry. It is called the Internet. Long gone are the days... 79). Louisiana Real Estate – A French Influence Obviously, Louisiana had a rough year in 2005 with Hurricane Katrina. The state will recover as will Louisiana real estate. Louisiana Louisiana has obviously been in the news because of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. To say the entire episode is a tragedy is to understate the obvious. Louisiana is a state th... 80). Maine Real Estate – The Pine Tree State While a vast majority of Maine is forested, the beautiful shoreline dominates the state. Maine real estate prices, however, are surprisingly reasonable. Maine Maine is one of the more beautiful states in the country. Travel inland and you will find pine tree forests everywhere. In fact, nearly 80 percent of the inland are... 81). Market Changes Favor FSBOs Drastic paradigm shifts in how the residential real estate market works have been on the way for several years now. The change has really become apparent over the last year. It is easier for people to sell their homes themselves as FSBOs (for sale by owner) as a result. Let’s look at how things used to work and how they work now in regard to the tr... 82). Maryland Real Estate – Coastline Dominates Maryland is unique in that many of the population centers lie on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. If you have a hankering to be close to the water, Maryland real estate may be the answer. Maryland Maryland, the ocean and seafood are three words that always go together. The dominant feature, of course, is Chesapeake Bay whi... 83). Massachusetts Real Estate – History Personified Massachusetts is a state overflowing with history and yet oddly modern. Massachusetts real estate prices are very pricey. Massachusetts Massachusetts is an incredible mix of history and bustling modern influences. Historically, the state took in many of the initial European immigrants and was the location of crucial battl... 84). Michigan Real Estate – A Little of Everything With lakes, forest, farmland, college towns and big cities, Michigan has a little of everything. Fortunately, Michigan real estate prices are on the low end. Michigan Michigan is a state of great beauty if the outdoors is your thing. The state borders no less than four of the Great Lakes and has thousands of smaller lakes... 85). Minnesota Real Estate – The Nature of Water Whether ice in the winter or water sports in the summer, Minnesota is all about water. Minnesota real estate is anything but washed up. Minnesota Minnesota is a contrast because of the changing seasons. If you prefer to experience each season of the year in their full glory, Minnesota is the place. Winters are cold with s... 86). Mississippi Real Estate – The Magnolia State Mississippi is a state known for having a classic southern style. Mississippi real estate is some of the cheapest in the land. Mississippi Named after the Mississippi River, Mississippi is a state holding on to its history. Much of the state is farmland and even the towns and cities seem to have eschewed modern developmen... 87). Missouri Real Estate – The Show Me State Nicknamed the “Show Me” state, Missouri is an interesting mix of big cities and rural lands. Missouri real estate prices do not require you to “show” a lot of money. Missouri The quintessential midwestern state, Missouri offers interesting contrasts. On one hand, you have large cities such as St. Louis and Kansas City. On... 88). Montana Real Estate – Big Sky Country Montana is known as Big Sky Country for the wide-open spaces you can find there. Fortunately, Montana real estate is inexpensive enough to make it a good relocation spot. Montana Montana has some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. With towering mountain ranges, wide-open prairies and absolutely stunning n... 89). More Things to Consider When Selling Your Home Making the decision to sell is a serious one. To make the best decision, you need to give some thought to a number of issues. Here are a few you should consider. More Things to Consider When Selling Your Home As the red hot real estate market cools a bit, sellers must return to the basic fundamentals of selling a home to g... 90). Nebraska Real Estate – The Cornhusker State When the state nickname is based on the beloved University of Nebraska college football team, you know all you need to. With inexpensive prices, you’ll have your pick of Nebraska real estate to watch the games. Nebraska To the surprise of many, Nebraska is a state with a history of significant personalities and events. Fi... 91). Nevada Real Estate – A Very Good Gamble! When you think of Nevada, Las Vegas and gambling are the first things to come to mind. In truth, Nevada real estate is a far better bet than anything you’ll find in a casino. Nevada Nevada is dominated by Las Vegas and no bolder statement could exist for American ingenuity. Where else in the world can you find a huge tour... 92). New Hampshire Real Estate – Switzerland of America With soaring mountain ranges, New Hampshire is often called the Switzerland of America. Fortunately, New Hampshire real estate prices compare favorably to Switzerland. New Hampshire New Hampshire is a state with beautiful scenery that takes on the full effect of each season of the year. Spring and summer are tailor made f... 93). New Jersey Real Estate – The Garden State New Jersey is often miscast as a less than nice place to live, when the truth is the garden state motto is accurate. New Jersey real estate prices reflect Atlantic Ocean influences. New Jersey With the crooning of Bruce Springsteen, New Jersey has been depicted as a non-descript home of industry. Take a ride on the turnpi... 94). New Mexico Real Estate – The Mystical and Mysterious State New Mexico is the state of metaphysical influences and unidentified flying objects. Fortunately, there is no mystery about New Mexico real estate. Prices are exploding. New Mexico With mountain ranges and desert areas, New Mexico is a popular state with outdoor enthusiasts. Once can ski, hike, fish, camp and explore some ... 95). New York Real Estate – The Empire State From Niagara Falls to the Catskills to a little city with the Big Apple nickname, New York is truly the Empire State. New York real estate prices reflect this lofty nickname. New York While New York City gets a lot of publicity, New York is a state with a lot more to offer. Go upstate and you’ll find spas, horse farms and ... 96). North Carolina Real Estate – Mountains, Coast and Tobacco Road North Carolina has much to offer and is booming. North Carolina real estate is on the move as well. North Carolina North Carolina is a state with a variety of styles. Head to the mountains and you’ll find a slower, gentler pace of life in stunning scenery. Providing over 15 percent of all the Christmas trees in the United... 97). North Dakota Real Estate – Wide Open Spaces and Wildlife North Dakota is truly the state of wide open spaces and wildlife. With a small population base, North Dakota real estate is extremely affordable. North Dakota Made famous, or perhaps infamous, by the Fargo movie, North Dakota is the state for you if you’re looking to get away from everything. The state seems to have far m... 98). Odors Can Make or Break The Sale of Your Home It’s amazing how important the sense of smell is to many people. If you’re selling your home, and this applies across the board to houses, townhouses, condos, apartments, or whatever, you need to be aware of the power of odors. An odor like cigarette smoke can cause potential buyers to leave quickly without ever really considering purchasing your h... 99). Ohio Real Estate – Large Cities and Little Farms Ohio is a unique state where large cities like Cleveland and Cincinnati sit next to rural farms. Ohio real estate prices mirror this diversity. Ohio Ohio was a mainstay in the industrial revolution in the United States. Cities such as Cleveland and Cincinnati spawned industrial might to such a degree that Cleveland is sti... 100). Oklahoma Real Estate – Cowboys and Indians Oklahoma is a state that conjures up images of cowboys, indians, college football and dirt track racing. If these subjects appeal to you, you’ll be happy to learn Oklahoma real estate prices are very low. 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