Tag Archive | value

Deck Decisions: What Material to Use?

With summer only months away, now is the time to consider re-vamping your existing deck or building a new one. Make smart decisions about your deck’s materials — Here’s what you should consider before you build. While a beautifully designed deck will add value and beauty to your home, be sure to offer attention to […]

Pricing Your Home Right: Art or Science?

When you and your REALTOR® sit down to analyze comparable homes and recent sales, you may find that prices of homes similar to yours can be thousands of dollars apart. It’s tempting to pick the highest price and say, “Let’s list it here.” That’s a strategy that usually works in an accelerating market, but what […]

2 Million Homeowners Freed From Negative Equity in 2012; 1 Million More to Come in 2013

Almost 2 million American homeowners were freed from negative equity in 2012, and the overall percentage of all homeowners with a mortgage in negative equity fell to 27.5 percent at the end of the fourth quarter, according to Zillow’s fourth quarter Negative Equity Report. The falling negative equity rate is good news for struggling homeowners […]

Myths and Facts about Appraisals

Consumers tend to have some misconceptions about the appraisal process. If you’ve ever watched “Antiques Roadshow” on PBS, you’re already familiar with the concept of an appraisal. The idea is similar in the realm of real estate valuations. Each property is unique, and the appraiser relies on his or her general expertise and specific research […]