Buying or selling a home is complex, stressful, and requires careful financial planning. The Home Sales section of the Information Center is where you can get the information you need to stay on top of the situation, whether you're buying , selling, or doing both.There are tried and true preparations you can make prior to selling your home. HomeESP covers the process from end to end - how to find the target market for your home, how to stage your property for maximum 'curb appeal', and things you should look for if you are not getting the kind of offers you expected.
On the buying side, the financial process can be a maze of calculations and paperwork. We recommend sources for clarity on mortgages, interest rates, the closing process and much more. Two people to have in your corner are a qualified home inspector and a trusted financial advisor. Follow some of the guidelines in the articles below to make a plan and work your way through the steps. Some careful planning can help avoid making expensive mistakes that you have to live with long after the closing.
Click on any of the articles in the category groupings below to become more informed about home sales. When you're done reading, use the 'Article Categories' menu to explore the other categories. Contact us if you need any help finding what you need.
Home Buying
Home energy savings ideas when looking at homes for sale
When checking out homes for sale, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority says it's a good idea to inspect the property's plumbing, electricity and other...
Read More...Why home inspections are vital to conduct before buying a property
Buying a home for sale with many flaws, which could cost you a considerable amount of money, can be avoided, according to Forbes, so long as you conduct a home inspection of a property before finalizing a home...
Read More...What to consider when moving into a smaller home
If you're a homeowner who doesn't feel you need a large house anymore now that your kids have grown up and fled the nest, the Star Tribune states you don't have to move to an apartment or condo. Instead, you can hit the home listings for a smaller,...
Read More...Home Selling
Affordable home remodeling ideas to boost a property's value
A recent article by Rachel Koning Beals from U.S. News and World Report revealed some good home remodeling tips for those who aren't ready to spend a substantial amount of cash on property improvements, especially...
Read More...DIY home staging tips for fall
With the housing market still recovering from the effects of the recession, many people trying to sell homes may already be at a bit of a disadvantage. But for those who want to put their home above and beyond the others in the area before the weather gets too cold, some DIY home staging tips may be useful, according to an article by U.S. News and World...
Read More...Why Your Home Might Not Be Selling and What You Can Do About It
It's heading towards late summer and your house still has that "For Sale" sign out in the front yard. Remember, it's not your house anymore, so you may have rearranged a few things in order to make it seem like somebody else's dream home.
Here are the top five reasons houses don't sell, and how to ...
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