Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Buying and Selling

The Dealkillers – Dark, Cluttered and Dank

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:21:03 Z

Too much furniture, pet odor, or a dark ambiance are all problems that are easily correctable

How-to’s: What to do if your home doesn’t appraise at the price you want to sell?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:02:58 Z

What should you do if your home doesn’t appraise at the price you want to sell?

How-to’s: Should You Have An Open House?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:52:20 Z

With so much information available online, do you still need an open house?

How-to’s: How Much Home Should You Buy?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:46:51 Z

Should you buy as much home as you can afford, or just what you need?

Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended, Expanded

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:33:32 Z

Twenty percent of homebuyers who purchased a home say they would not have bought without the first time homebuyer tax credit, says the National Association of REALTORS®. About 1.4 million home buyers took

Understanding CMA – Comparable Market Analysis

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:11:15 Z

Learn about Comparable Market Analysis (CMA), and how real estate agents and brokers establish the market price of a home for sale.

Understanding Today's Home Buyers

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:57:52 Z

If you’re a home seller, you need to know what buyers are facing in today’s real estate market, so you can do the one thing that will help the right buyer buy your home.

Pricing Your Home For Sale

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:11:28 Z

Find out how to set a price for your home so you can get the best deal in the current housing market.

Moving with Young Children

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:17 Z

How to introduce your child to the moving process and new surroundings.

Getting Ready to Sell Your Home

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:16:50 Z

By Stephen Saint Onge People will say to me, “I am thinking about selling my home, but I do not even know where

Showing Your House

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:48:27 Z

So the day has come to show your house to perspective buyers. The REALTOR® has called and said the showing is in a few hours. You want to make sure your home

Should you buy a home now or wait?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:11:39 Z

Housing prices are at their most affordable in a decade, but suddenly, mortgage interest rates are rising. What should you do? Buy now or wait for better real

Pricing Your Home Right: Art or Science?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:21:58 Z

When you and your REALTOR® sit down to analyze comparable homes and recent sales, you may find that prices of homes similar to yours can be thousands of dollars apart.

How The First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit Works For You

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:34:51 Z

If you’re a first time home buyer, or a previous homeowner who hasn’t owned a home in a while, Uncle Sam has a deal for you. The American

Selling Tips in a Buyer’s Market

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:44:52 Z

A buyer’s market means it’s the seller’s turn to be flexible, especially with sale terms. Purchase price, closing dates, move in dates, storage, appliances, window treatments, points and fees may all require a little negotiation. Whatever the

Key Questions to Ask Potential Real Estate Sales Associates

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:36:07 Z

1. How long have you been selling real estate in my neighborhood? Ideally, your agent will have a few years of experience selling homes in your neighborhood and have a good grasp of current market conditions. 2. Is your sales associate working individually or as part of a team? It is quite common

Easy outdoor staging tips to make the right first impression

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:29:27 Z

One of the fastest growing real estate considerations in America today is something called “staging,” meaning furnishing, decorating, outdoor clean ups and ultimately arranging homes in such a way to attract increased buyer interest. A

Common Questions to Consider When Buying Your Cabin in the Woods

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:10:31 Z

Vacation properties come in many forms. From basic cabins to fully equipped country homes - there are a few specific questions to be considered with each purchase. If your property isn’t on the water, find out if you have deeded access to it or unknown public access exists. Sometimes waterside proper