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Real Estate

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Real estate posts are all over Hometalk. Since every part of a house affects the resale value, Hometalkers are always talking about real estate. Are you staging a home for a sale? Did a real estate professional suggest you make some changes to your house before listing it? Or, are you considering buying a piece of real estate? Talk to Hometalk members who have made real estate choices that they could live with. Browse photos of real estate projects, or search real estate topics - your questions about real estate might have already been answered!



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  • White Stovetop with 1962 cabinets

Design & Décor: I have a 1962 house with wood cabinets and nearly new white appliances in the kitchen.

What can I do to update the cabinets? Paint them white too? Or some other solution? I am going to sell the house.
Catherine
Catherine Raleigh, NC on Mar 28, 2011
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    Emma Dorsey 3 days ago
    I was in the same boat. My wood was basic ply wood so I first painted them with cooper paint ...»
    and then with crackle medium, after painted the top layer with beige paint. I put all new knobs on them too. It gave me an old new look.

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Why Oh Why Won't My House Sell?

Lamentations from a homeowner whose house has languished on the market for over a year....
House Crazy Sarah
House Crazy Sarah Canon City, CO 6 days ago
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    Sherrie 4 days ago
    Well house is stunning. If the realtor isn't working it then change the realtor. Ask around I ...»
    found out you need a time worn professional with great references. I used one on a rental house I wanted to sale he tried his hardest to try to get me to do a second mortgage on it. I told him not to call me with anymore offers like that. He called again since our contract was up I changed realtors. It sold.

    There dark side is so many are upside down on their homes they have walked away. There is so many to chose from. If you wait it out you will find someone. It is a stunning home! It will sale.

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Home Purchase Tips – Know Who You're Buying From

One of the best things that happen in each and every person's life is the moment when they realize that they are going to move in a new flat, house, whatever... That is the starting point ...»
of a whole new life and everyone is looking forward to it. But, only when you start planning and realizing the whole venture – that is the point when you realize that it is not as easy as it seems, and a lot of problems are there to be faced. In the following piece of text I will try to point out some things that a lot of people faced, and you should go through it in order to be able to predict problems, and in order to show you some solutions that are surely helpful. I hope that by the end of it, you will have some of your questions answered.

Inspect your new place of living thoroughly, before you buy it!

A lot of real estate agents are there just to, well, sell real estate – in plain words, they will just state the good sides of the place and leave the bad aspects for you to discover after the whole contract is signed (when it's too late). That is why you should have the place inspected for various things: insects, leakages, whether or not everything related to electrical installations is done well, the heating, and, if it the land in question is a house, the soil... the list goes on and on, and only after you get a green light from all of these inspection comities should you sign the deal and start planning your moving in process.

Measure, measure, measure...

The next item on the agenda is furniture, gadgets and decorations. Now, a lot of people make a mistake of purchasing more that they have room for. That is why you encounter several flats and houses where you have a fear that every time you move, you will break something. If you have everything properly measured, you can contact a certified carpenter, who will design and manufacture what you need exactly. Make sure that this person you hire is someone who has already done something for someone you know – you are bound to find someone like that – just so that you are sure that he (or she) will do the job well. When it comes to gadgets and technology, I advise paying a little extra for something branded. Yes, you can find a cheap TV set, but that one will last a year or two. If you get a quality one, it will last a lifetime... The same goes for most tech-related thingamajigs.

What to do with the space?

Nowadays, a common practice is to find some old ruined house, buy it for a small amount of money and then redecorate it and remodel it. However, for this kind of thing, you're going to need help – you're going to need an architect. Now, you have to be aware that there are loads of architects out there, and only some of them are good at what they do. That is why you should search for an architectural company that is well-marketed and that has a stunning portfolio and a lot of projects done before. That way, you'll be sure that they will do the job right. A good thing about this is that most of these companies are in collaboration with other companies that deal with other aspects of homebuilding, so you might just get a whole-in-one package, which is, in my opinion, the best possible solution.

To wrap up, I hope that this article gave you some advice on how to plan ahead. It is of vital importance that the things that are done for you are done professionally, without setbacks. You are paying for a service, so the service has to be good, otherwise you don't get your money's worth, and no one wants that to happen – ever! Of course, there are several other pieces of info and advice that you can find if you just continue with your internet browsing experience. So, I advise you to do so. When you have collected enough info, everything will be easier.

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Ivan Dimitrijevic Serbia 7 days ago
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Charles Cary, NC on Apr 01, 2011
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Virtual Staging Before & After Photo of the Week!

Yes we can even do virtual staging of rental properties like this one in NY, NY for $15K a month!
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Virtually Staging Propert... Atlanta, GA on May 03, 2013
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  • When we moved from the suburbs to a townhouse in the city, our walk score went from a 46 to 83.
  • The White House's walk score is 97.  Visit our blog to find out the walk score of some other iconic homes in the USA.

What's Your House's Walk Score?

Some very smart people have come up with a formula for us to use to determine our house's walk score, which is based on the convenience factor and the pollution factor. Many realtors now ...»
post a walk score along with the other facts about homes they are selling. Go here to see how to determine your home's walk score and what it really means: http://the2seasons.com/2011/04/27/whats-your...

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The 2 Seasons Lexington, KY on Apr 26, 2013
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Virtual Staging Photo of the Week! Hint of decor does the trick! WOW!

Virtual Staging isn't junking up a photo with lots of furniture and decor images. VSP customizes each photo perfectly! A hint of furnishings and decor easily transforms a vacant photo into a "WOW" thats an inviting entry, look at the high ceilings and what a beautiful staircase. Capture the buyers attention instantly and show them the potential of a home! Would you want to go view this property?
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Virtually Staging Propert... Atlanta, GA on Apr 21, 2013
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    April on Apr 22, 2013
    The furniture and tall flowers seem to draw the eyes up to the beautiful staircase. Thanks for ...»
    sharing this! :)

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  • Choosing the right home can seem intimidating.  JB helps take the mystery out of the decision with his experience in  home construction and home renovations.
  • Buying an older home vs. a new construction home is a very personal decision.
  • With some due diligence, and patience, you will find the right home for you.
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Tips for Buying a Home

I've invited fellow HomeTalk member, +JB Bartkowiak, to share his knowledge about buying a home. We address everything you need to know from what to look for during the inspection, buying new construction vs. an older home, and so much more.

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Sharon @ mrs. hines class Spring, TX on Apr 05, 2013
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    Maureen H on Apr 14, 2013
    lose the gum
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Cleaning & Organization: I am having to evict the tenant need to know best shower,bathroom cleaners and other advice on cleaning rental property

Need best shower cleaners,bathroom cleaners. I am about to evict a tenant and I need the best advice I can get for cleaning projects I don't want to waste my time or money on items that ...»
don't work. I have a 5 bedroom house that will need cleaning from top to bottom. Thanks for any and all advice.

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Cindy Fort Payne, AL on Apr 02, 2013
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    Gail Salminen on Apr 08, 2013
    Cindy thought of your post ...»
    yesterday as I was cleaning my mothers tile in the kitchen. It is an old building and previous tennants used wax but never removed it so it had a lot of splotchy dirt spots. Mom tried to remove it but can't get on her knees so just created a sticky mess. Anyway I used scrubbing bubbles foam spray, just sprayed let sit for 5 minutes then used a nylon scouring pad. It came up with minimal effort - great stuff! Works wonderfully on bathrooms as well.

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  • Virtual Staging of the Kitchen, Breakfast Area and the Living Room in background.

Virtual Staging Before & After Photo of the Week!

"A funny thing happens in real estate. When it comes back , it comes back up like gangbusters!" - Barbara Corcoran
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Virtually Staging Propert... Atlanta, GA on Apr 05, 2013
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