Whether you're planning to sell your home or are simply feathering your nest, make a plan before making any impulse decisions.
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Whether you're planning to sell your home or are simply feathering your nest, make a plan before making any impulse decisions.
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Keep your remodel manageable by tackling one room at a time. You'll feel a greater sense of accomplishment by completing a project and will learn valuable lessons to apply to the next room.
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A new light fixture can dramatically change the look of a room, but so can a new rug or new sofa. So where should you spend your money: replacing permanent fixtures or updating the decor?
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Keep your home clean and clutter-free for your own enjoyment -- and to net bigger profits and a quicker turn around later when you decide to sell.
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Take a fresh look at your home's appearance from the street. Small, inexpensive changes will go a long way toward improving your home's curb appeal.
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You hear it again and again because it's true: An updated kitchen is cash in the bank when selling your home. The good news is that to add value, you don't have to spend big bucks on a total remodel.
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Baths updates are second only to kitchens in maximizing a homeowner's return on investment. And, like kitchens, even a minor remodel will yield a major return on investment.
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Before jumping headlong into the real estate market, take time to evaluate what you really want and need in a home, then research the cost of remodeling your current home versus buying a new one.
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Whether you're planning on selling or simply want to know your home's structural condition, hiring a certified home inspector is smart -- think of it as a check-up for your home.
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When selling your home, the profit will be the amount left after paying outstanding loans. Build equity and put more cash in your pocket at closing by paying down the principal whenever possible.
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