If you are asking yourself “what is radon testing?” followed by “what is a safe radon level?”, you are probably in the final stages of selling your home (or buying one). Radon testing has become a standard for all home inspections, so if you are the seller, you’re going to need to pass this test. If you are a buyer, pay close attention to the results because it could affect negotiations with the seller.
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“What is Radon Testing and What is a Safe Radon Level?”
Welcome to the Housing Market Trends monthly update for May 2022 from Homes for Heroes. This report focuses on the residential real estate housing market and we attempt to provide useful information to assist our heroes with decision making regarding buying and selling a home, or refinancing their mortgage.
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Welcome to another Housing Market Trends monthly update from Homes for Heroes. This report focuses on the residential real estate housing market and we attempt to provide useful information to assist our heroes with decision making regarding buying and selling a home, or refinancing their mortgage.
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Homes for Heroes has prepared our market trends for March 2022. We’ve put together our predictions for this March, based on recent research, trends, and industry experts. Read More “Market Trends March 2022”
The difference between the right questions to ask real estate agents and the wrong questions to ask a REALTOR® can make all the difference in your outcome – whether buying or selling a home. Ideally you are going to be working very closely with this individual throughout the buying or selling process, so good communication will be one of the primary characteristics you will want to foster early in the relationship. One of the best ways to open up the communication channels is to ask them questions, answer their questions and keep everything as clear as possible. Read on for tips about things to discuss with your agent.
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Staging a house to sell is one of the best ways to increase the sale price of your home, so it may be worth hiring professional home stagers to impress potential buyers. Home staging companies cost money so it would be an investment toward receiving that extra $5,000-$10,000 on a purchase offer from a potential buyer who really wants your home. That means choosing a staging company that has the right services and products to match your home and your budget. Here’s how to find talented home stagers to maximize your home value.
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There are a lot of steps to buying a house, and while they are all important, some are just more valuable than others. Writing an earnest money check, for example, is necessary, but it doesn’t do much for you as a buyer. A home inspection, on the other hand, can be extremely valuable, potentially helping you save money when you negotiate the home price or keeping you from buying a total lemon.
Getting the keys to your new home is a monumental moment after a long waiting period. To be confident about your builder, a final home inspection can be done before your final payment. The inspection report can give you up-to-date information relating to the nature and location of any defects (if there are any). However, to get the most value out of your home inspection, you need to ask the right questions.
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Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home, major real estate sites like Zillow and Redfin make it easy to get a home value estimate. The information is listed prominently when you look up any address or use their search tools. But housing markets are in constant flux and there are countless variables that factor into a home’s true value. So, just how accurate and reliable are these estimates? To help you make the most of online resources and get the best possible price for your home, here’s a look at how online calculators determine home values and how you can use that information to your advantage.
As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, so this post takes a look at how to improve curb appeal when selling your home. Ask any home buyer if they would place a bid on an “ugly home”. You would find out how important curb appeal can be to making a good first impression and selling your home for the price you want.
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In the real estate world, the list price of a home is somehow both extremely important and ultimately meaningless. Yes, buyers use price as a major factor in their home search, and sellers and agents spend lots of time figuring out what a home is worth to develop a good pricing strategy. But in the end, the list price is just a jumping off point as you enter negotiating house price with the buyer. The actual sale price will be determined during the negotiation process. While this can be a bit intimidating to some home sellers, it’s a crucial part of selling your home. Here are some tips for how to get the upper hand in negotiations and come away with the best price for your house.
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