Whether you’re buying or selling a home, one online real estate marketplace you’ll always visit during your research is Zillow.com. While you’re there, you’ll likely notice a home valuation tool called Zestimate. Unfortunately, expecting Zestimate to give you an...
When it comes to the real estate industry, the last two and a half years could only be described as a raging seller’s market. If you’ve listed your home for sale during this period, chances are you’ve received several offers over the asking price. This was true even...
For most American homeowners, their house is the single most valuable asset they own. If you’re in this group, it may make a lot of sense to try to increase home value over time, even if you’re not planning to sell in the near future. Fortunately, this is relatively...
There’s a huge difference between decorating for your own pleasure and spiffying up your home to sell. If you’re staying put and pining for a purple bathroom, go for it! The resale value of your eclectic tastes don’t apply. However, if you might put your place on the...
Nearly all home buyers hire a professional home inspector to take a close look at their new house before closing. You can speed things along by analyzing the condition of your home and making necessary repairs now, before the house is under contract. Whole-home...
The great thing about our area is that we are a 12 month market, which means that homes will sell **all year long**. There are serious buyers who are looking (and NEED to buy) throughout every season in Charlotte. Although the holiday season can be a hectic time to...
