The Kilted Blog
When you do any home improvement, you probably figure it’s also going to improve the value of your home. And it probably will improve the value… but, probably not as much as it cost you. So what is the true value of home improvement? If you spend $1,000 (for example), it probably won’t improve the value…
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Most experts predict that following a seven-year period of economic growth the US economy is headed towards a recession (most likely sometime in 2020). But while The Great Recession devastated the housing market, house shoppers remain optimistic about how the market will handle a potential recession in the coming years. According to a recent survey from…
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Many people believe that when it comes to real estate, buyers want something brand new. But according to a recent report, the vast majority of buyers end up purchasing existing homes over new construction! According to the New Construction Consumer Housing Trends Report 2018, only 38% of buyers in 2018 even considered purchasing new construction. And…
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Has your air conditioner ever failed on a hot summer day? It’s a struggle no homeowner wants to deal with. When you own a home it’s important to budget annually for repairs that might be needed and anticipate when things might need to be replaced. This list of 20 essential household items should give you…
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Why do you care if your Realtor considers you a good real estate client or not? Because the better client you are, the better results you will have. No, you and I do not have to be in love with each other, or even be friends (as much as I would prefer it this way),…
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There’s a decent amount of debate in the real estate community about what, exactly, is the best time to list your home; but according to recent research from Zillow, if you’re thinking about listing your home, the time to make a move is right around the corner. When To List Your Home In the article,…
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When homeowners are preparing to put their properties on the market, one aspect is usually foremost in their minds: money. Setting the asking price accurately can mean the difference between getting an offer quickly and having a house languish for months, drawing little interest. With that in mind, it’s important that potential sellers block out…
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