Wondering where to go next? Above are some ideas, based on income - and let's add that the median-priced home is probably the least-desirable option for someone coming from the NSDCC (you'd probably spend more). When qualifying, they didn't account for other bills...
As home prices increase, buyers get more picky - and it makes sense. If they have to pay more, then they want more for their money. This should have some lasting effects on the market: The sellers who upgrade their home to sell will be rewarded. The gap between the...
Solar power is a great idea, but do you buy or lease the system? If you purchase your solar panels, then when you go to sell the house, it should provide some extra value to the buyer. Exactly how much is tough to estimate, but it wouldn't be more than 50 cents on...
The latimes.com gave free publicity to a couple of real estate start-ups here: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ditch-the-real-estate-agent-20161001-snap-story.html Let's examine piece by piece: Real estate agents used to be privy to a lot of information that...
OK, OK, Jim, it does sound like a good time to us to sell and move. But where would we go???? Check out my lists of ideas here (also found in right-hand column): https://www.bubbleinfo.com/general-information/where-to-move/ P.S. Never put a bandstand on the infield!...
When you’ve decided to sell your home, the last thing you want to do is spend money to spruce the place up. After all, whoever buys it is going to replace those outdated kitchen cabinets and grungy bathroom tiles anyway, right? “We’re often asked why any money should...
The iPhone 7 is out! Smart phones and other mobile devices now dominate the landscape, and are practically part of the family. Thankfully, they don't need their own bedroom and bath! Most people scroll so quickly that they only take split-seconds to decide which...
A compilation of the best ideas: Make the Front Door Welcoming Energy enters your home at the front door, so invite it in! Make your door stand out by painting it a color that contrasts with your home, adding a new welcome mat and flanking the door with plants. Choose...
Another rule-of-thumb on how much to spend on your house: Maintaining a home, especially an older one, can be expensive—in fact, experts say homeowners should be prepared to spend roughly 1 percent of their home’s value every year on maintenance. The good news is, you...
Back in 2009, we ran the first post entitled, Home Maintenance Costs: https://www.bubbleinfo.com/2009/09/17/home-maintenance-costs/ After discussing the need for home maintenance with several clients recently, I thought it would be a great time to review. Every condo...
