I recently reviewed a report from the National Association of Realtors compiling a list of recent remodeling projects based on their estimated cost recovery at resale. The report included 12 categories, ranked highest to lowest in terms of recovery value percentages. These were: You can read my review from last month here: Making Smart Remodeling […]
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We are continuously asked, “Should I remodel before I sell?” That depends on what you’re wanting to do–and what you’re wanting to get of the remodel. The National Association of Realtors recently compiled a report of remodeling projects based on their estimated cost recovery at resale. You might find this interesting. The report included 12
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It’s an old real estate adage: what are the top three most important things in choosing a property that will appreciate more than others? So how do you know whether it is a good location, a great location, or a location you should run from? I always start with great location. I will try to
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If you’re considering owning property in one of the premier second home destinations in the United States, I’d like to share with you a few reasons why you might want to consider a second home in east Tennessee. This month I want to share my favorite second home with you. You can see this cabin
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The real estate industry, home design, and new resort construction are all showing encouraging enthusiasm as we enter 2025. I thought it might be of interest to discuss the trend of home design for 2025. What is the cutting edge in construction and design these days? We are moving away from the gray color palette
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What kind of attitude will give you an edge to meet and exceed your real estate goals in 2025? Let’s look at some of the more common goals to figure that out. First, let’s look at sellers. If you’re a seller whose goal is a fast and easy sale for the best current market price:
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I think we’re all grateful to close out 2024! It began with an uphill battle in real estate. If you were a seller who was used to the heights of Covid when multiple offers were the flavor of the day, or one of the buyers reeling from the challenge of rising interest rates, or just
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What about the election? Does it affect real estate? Well, it does. Many factors affect the value of real estate. Among some of the top factors are interest rates, national debt, unemployment, wars around the globe, and the political climate of the country. This is mixed with the local stability of an area, growth in
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As we approach the end of 2024, the truth is we are entering a “down market” due to this year’s still-high interest rate, uncertainty in the financial world of stocks and bonds, crazy political posturing for this election, wars and disturbing news around the globe. Real estate has definitely been affected! Many buyers are timid, hesitant,
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How about all this new “buzz” about real estate agents settling a big anti-trust lawsuit and now we have a new way buyers’ agents are to be paid? What does it really mean? Great question! Honestly, I think that will be answered more in the months to come (probably next year or the year after), so
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