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6 Worst Home Fixes for the Money

Posted on November 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

Upkeep is more popular than upgrades these days, says Sal Alfano, editorial director for Remodeling. These are the projects that often recoup the biggest slice of expenses at resale. But prices and returns do vary regionally, he says.

Ever wonder what brings the lowest return when you plant that “for sale” sign? Think high-dollar, high-end and highly personalized add-ons that make you drool. Like a totally tricked-out garage built from the ground up. Or a super luxe master suite addition. Or the home office redo designed just for you.

Here are the six improvements that rank dead last nationally when it comes to getting those renovation dollars back at resale.

Home Office Remodel
Backup Power Generator
Sunroom Addition
Upscale Master Suite Addition
Bathroom Addition
Upscale Garage Addition

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Consider These Tips When Looking For Property in a Depressed Market

Posted on November 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

Purchasing an investment property when the market is down can be extremely profitable.

But you still have to make sure you’re getting a good deal in a buyers’ market – and wise investors won’t be so blinded by the chance of a ”bargain” that they ignore their long-term strategy – which all means it isn’t as simple as it might look.

In a sellers’ market almost any price a vendor puts on a property results in a sale and such buoyant conditions tend to hide ”over-enthusiastic” prices.

An appraiser can help when determining market value contact the appraisers at www.socalappraisalserv.com for assistances.

In a depressed market, it’s much easier to buy real estate at more realistic prices because there’s more supply than demand.

Real estate isn’t a uniform market, though. There are many sub-markets that perform differently.

Good properties in certain areas can still sell within 24 hours of being listed, whatever the prevailing conditions, so it’s vital you get up to speed with the buying tactics used by seasoned investors.

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Winterize Your Yard – South Central

Posted on November 3, 2011 | Leave a comment

Mulch with Nature Hardwoods – To combat the arid conditions, use local hardwood barks, such as coarsely shredded cedar. These don’t pack down over time and hold moisture, which rots the plants.
Move Container Plants – Put them in an area sheltered from winter winds, such as on the patio, near the house, or beneath an evergreen tree.

For most everywhere:

Mulch Generously – Two inches of shredded bark, leaves or pine needles insulate plants and soil from the frost and winter’s drying wind and sun.
Trim Grass – Mow down to 2 1/2 to 3 inches in height before it goes dormant. Then rake thoroughly to keep bugs from building nests.
Remove Dead Leaves – In wet clumps they smother grass, shelter insects and breed disease. Mulch those on the lawn with your mower for natural fertilizer.
Rototill Veggie Gardens – Remove any remains of the past season’s crops which can become diseased. Turn up 8 inches; this exposes most destruction insects, such as grubs, and their eggs to birds and the cold.

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Category Archives: Real Estate

6 Worst Home Fixes for the Money

Consider These Tips When Looking For Property in a Depressed Market

Winterize Your Yard – South Central

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