Posts Tagged ‘Home Improvement’
How to Find, Afford and Improve a Fixer-Upper
While the process of buying and renovating fixer-upper homes has generally increased in popularity due to fix-and-flip home improvement TV shows, not everyone is cut out for major renovation projects. Written by Susan Kelleher for Zillow, Edited by Silvestri Properties In fact, a recent Zillow analysis found home buyers are ready to offer as much as 3.7%…
Read MoreShould You Get a Pre-Listing Appraisal Before Selling Your House?
As home prices fluctuate and buyers focus on affordability, sellers might take a closer look at how they price their homes. Written for Redfin by Ashley Cotter. Edited by Silvestri Properties. One question that comes up often before listing: Can a pre-listing appraisal help set the right asking price before a home hits the market. In most cases, sellers…
Read MoreNew Homeowner Checklist: 20 Things to Do When Moving to a New Home
Becoming a homeowner is a major milestone for most, and whether it’s your first home or your fifth, there’s nothing quite like the excitement of walking through your front door knowing it’s yours. Written for Zillow by Jennifer Lyons. Edited by Silvestri Properties In all that whirlwind of unpacked boxes, stacked furniture, and new keys,…
Read MoreTop Deal Breakers When Buying a Home
While no home is “perfect,” hear from an agent on common red flags that deter buyers. Written by Susan Kelleher for Zillow, Edited by Silvestri Properties We all have preferences for how we want to live, and what kind of house inspires joy, so there’s no hard and fast rules for when to walk away…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Home Appraisal (and What You Need to Know)
If you’re planning to sell or refinance your home, understanding how to prepare for a home appraisal can make a big difference. By Allie Drinkward for Redfin. Edited by Silvestri Properties.An appraisal determines your home’s market value and can affect how much a lender is willing to finance or how much equity you can tap…
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