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Home Improvement Projects that can Hurt Your Home

By JZ On December 9, 2019 · Add Comment
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Homeowners often renovate their homes to create enjoyment today with hopes of adding value that they can realize in the future. Not every home improvement project will increase the value or sale-ability of a home though. Some projects may even hurt a property’s chance of selling. Here are a few home improvement projects to avoid: Garage Conversion – Do not convert a garage into living space unless you add another garage to the property. You will exclude many home buyers who want a garage. Combine Bedrooms – Do not combine two bedrooms to create a larger bedroom. This will exclude home buyers who are looking for a certain number of bedrooms. Wallpaper – Do not wallpaper your home. This is more of a permanent treatment and is difficult to remove. Paint and pictures look [...]
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Location, Location, Location – Things to Consider When Deciding Where to Live

By JZ On December 2, 2019 · Add Comment
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Deciding where to live should be a home buyer’s first task. Many buyers though describe the type of home they want to live in and are open to many areas. This usually results in another move within a few years because the homeowner realizes they should have considered their lifestyle and the things they like to do and made choosing a location the priority. Commuting Nightmares If your new home is quite a distance from work, family or hobbies you like to do, then you could spend a good amount of time in the car. This is time that could be spent enjoying your home and spending time with family and friends. Even though a buyer may not mind driving, when it adds up to several hours each week, it will [...]
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The Best Home Improvement Projects

By JZ On November 25, 2019 · Add Comment
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With the housing market rebounding, now is the time to invest in your most valuable asset. It is worth noting that certain renovation projects will bring a larger return on investment yet most projects will not provide a 100% return. This means that while you are adding equity to your property, you may not necessarily recoup all of the money spent renovating it. There are many reasons for this but it comes down to the fact that buyers are considering the whole package and not just one particular aspect. That being said, here are projects that are worth the investment. These figures are based upon a report by Remodeling Magazine and are based upon national averages. In certain regions, different remodels may be worth more or less but this is a [...]
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What is a Buyer’s Market and What are the Advantages?

By JZ On November 18, 2019 · Add Comment
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Whether you are a new home buyer or seasoned investor, you may have heard the term “buyer’s market”. This term is used to refer to a real estate market in which there are more units for sale than buyers. Home buyers can see big advantages in this type of market! Higher Inventory A buyer’s market involves a higher supply of housing units in comparison to the number of buyers at a given time. As such, the buyer will have a larger variety of units to consider for purchase in such a market. More choices is always a positive. Lower Prices Since the real estate market abides by the same laws of demand as other markets, a higher level of supply compared to demand means that prices will drop. Therefore home buyers [...]
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What is a Seller’s Market? What are the Advantages?

By JZ On November 11, 2019 · Add Comment
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Seller’s market is a term used when the process of buying real estate favors mainly the seller. It is commonly characterized by the low inventory of housing which often allows sellers to raise their prices since buyers are competing against other home buyers in a low inventory market. Selling a home during a seller’s market offers several advantages. Less Competition When there is a low number of properties on the market, there is a greater chance that your property will sell. It is no longer a question “if” your property will sell but “when”. With a balanced inventory, there is no guarantee that a home will sell even if it is priced correctly and in good condition. With this same scenario, a seller’s market puts a lot of this fear to [...]
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Buying a Condo is Different Than Buying a House

By JZ On November 4, 2019 · Add Comment
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Many buyers assume that choosing to purchase a condominium rather than a house is a decision based upon preference only but there are differences that should be considered. Home Owners Association All condominiums come with some type of home owners association. The HOA generally handles common areas such as landscaping, snow removal, exterior of the buildings and amenities such as a swimming pool or fitness center. Not only are there monthly fees required to pay for the maintenance and repair of the common areas but HOA’s normally have rules that need to be followed. Many condos will not allow fences or sheds to be installed and some have pet restrictions. When purchasing a condo, buyers will weigh the costs and restrictions of each HOA versus the benefits they offer. The HOA [...]
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  • How You Live

    The home you purchase says a lot about your lifestyle. As new home buyers consider their purchase, they also consider how they want to live in the home. If they love to cook, they visualize making a fantastic meal in their new kitchen. If they love to entertain, they may imagine their friends enjoying a cookout on the patio. If their home is their place of solitude, they may see themselves curled up on the couch with a good book and a glass of wine. Your home is a reflection of you and the way you live. What kind of life do you want to live? Listing your top five interests is a good way to start. For instance, my top five interests are: Real Estate, Cooking, Community, Boating and Health. So my ideal home would be one that is near the water with an open kitchen so that I can cook while entertaining my friends and family! As a Realtor for 14 years, I have helped many home buyers purchase their perfect home! Let The Zingales Team find the home that best fits you and your lifestyle. JZ

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