Double-Standard? And How! If the U.S. government handled the housing crisis the same way it treated Wall Street after the 2008 financial crash (emphasis on “treat”), here’s what would have happened: 1. It would long ago have purchased — at inflated cost(!) — the homes of every underwater homeowner in the country; 2. It would then...Read More
When it come to prepping a home for sale, things like new paint and carpet, refinishing hardwood floors, and new Kitchen cabinet hardware are deservedly popular — and cost-effective — updates. Here’s another, less-widely known one: replacing dated fluorescent lighting (photo, above) with new, recessed lighting. At a cost of perhaps $150 per recessed can light, it’s...Read More
$219,900 vs. $225,000 What difference does it make — besides an extra $5k — to list a home for $225,000 instead of $219,900? The home listed for $219,900 will get picked up by Buyers searching for homes between $200k and $225k. By contrast, the $225k listing will likely show up in two Buyer searches: those searching...Read More