What Easy Improvements Add Value to Your Home?

 

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Today, I want to encourage you to make certain easy improvements in your home if you are financially able to. Updating your paint and carpeting, removing wallpaper, changing light fixtures, and putting in a deck or patio are all examples of things that will add value to your home.

You would be surprised by the number of homeowners that I meet on a routine basis who have let these things go for years. They don't realize that they need to make certain upgrades in order to get their home sold for top dollar. Years ago, I had a client who said they were so bummed that they had to spend a bunch of money right before moving rather than getting their home fixed up over the years in order to enjoy those improvements!

 
So, if you can afford to make upgrades and improvements today, do it! That way, when it comes time to sell the property, you won't have to spend a ton of time and money getting it ready. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give me a call or shoot me an email. I would love to hear from you!

What Program Could Help the Senior in Your Life Keep Their Home?

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It's not very often that, after 28 years as a local real estate professional, I come across cool new concepts that will be very helpful for our clients. However, in the past few weeks I have come across a few very helpful tools to have the burden of property tax removed.

One of our clients has a father who has some needs in the world of modifying his existing mortgage. I put him in touch with a local senior loan mortgage expert, and he proved to be incredibly helpful. Not only did this expert have great ideas about how to help this older man, he also shared that every county has a program for seniors dealing with property taxes.

In the example above, the client fit beautifully into the generous parameters of a great program. To qualify, you have to be 65 years or older, produce evidence of a certain income threshold, and have less than a certain threshold as far as assets are concerned. The great unfortunate nature of many senior's situations is they often don't have robust bank accounts when they reach those later years.

It's a pretty simple process to apply to see if your loved one can apply to have the property tax burden removed! This could help many seniors hold onto their homes much longer. If you have questions about the process, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, give me a call or shoot me an email. I'm always ready and willing to help!

Why Is It so Important to Speak to a Lender Before Buying?

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We're continually getting great questions from our friends and clients, and we love to answer them. Today, the question is, "Why should I talk to a lender before buying a house?"

First, you need to talk to a lender so you know your buying ability. The last thing you want to do is waste a bunch of time looking for homes in the wrong price range.

Secondly, you want to be sure that you're able to place an offer on the home you find. Don't wait until you're ready to buy to get pre-approved. Have your finances in order, and be ready to submit a letter of pre-approval when making an offer so the seller knows you're serious.

Lastly, see a lender to make sure you are a strong buyer in a multiple offer situation. If you don't want to miss out on the home of your dreams, you need to work with a lender to ensure that doesn't happen!

If you have any questions about real estate in our area, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!