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Should We Get An Elevator?
Touring the Elevator Showroom I just toured Signature Elevators in Rockville and talked to Gary Case, the owner, about residential elevator options. We talked about various options available, such as the Stiltz Elevator, which uses an electric motor but does not need a separate machine room, or the more traditional Cambridge Elevating “full-size” elevator that… Continue reading Should We Get An Elevator?
What are Price Expectations?
In my last post, I started our discussion on Understanding Pricing a house. The initial starting point is understanding the cyclical and seasonal nature of the real estate market. In this blog post, we are going to start drilling down. What are the price expectations? Are prices going up or down? Let’s start with… Continue reading What are Price Expectations?
Understanding Pricing a House: Where to Start
Understanding Pricing a House Welcome to my new series, “Understanding Pricing.” How do sellers set the price for their house when they want to sell it? If you want to buy a house, how do you know if the price is a fair market price? In this blog, I will explain the way that the… Continue reading Understanding Pricing a House: Where to Start
It’s time to replace your battery-powered smoke alarms
MD law taking effect – In 2018, your old battery only smoke alarms are considered expired and need to be replaced. This is true for all MD home owners. I just recently hired an electrician to get my home up to code. I had smoke alarms installed in all of my bedrooms and added another… Continue reading It’s time to replace your battery-powered smoke alarms
Your Paint Color Matters!
Your Paint Color Matters Paint color is important! Here is a look at some of the fascinating information unearthed in Zillow’s 2017 Paint Color Analysis. Homes painted light blue or pale blue/grey sell for more, up to $5440 more: Blue kitchens (a blue grey) sell for $1809 more Light blue bathrooms – $5440 more Brown… Continue reading Your Paint Color Matters!
NAR’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report: What You Need to Know!
NAR’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report | Thinking about renovating your house? This video highlights some projects that will give you a good return on your investment. The National Association of Realtor’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report is out and I wanted to highlight some of the interesting statistics in it. 35% of US homeowners would rather… Continue reading NAR’s 2017 Remodeling Impact Report: What You Need to Know!
Your Home Needs Work: The Condition of Home to Renovate
Your Home Needs Work | Welcome back. Today I am continuing my series, “7 Reasons Why Homes Don’t Sell.” Today we are talking about the condition of your home. If you want to sell your house for the full asking price that your home can command, then you have to present it in the best… Continue reading Your Home Needs Work: The Condition of Home to Renovate
Your House Is Overpriced
Your house is overpriced | Welcome to my new series, 7 Reasons Why Homes Don’t Sell. The first video is: Your house is overpriced. Your house may be overpriced for a number of reasons and there are a number of pricing strategies. In all markets for all products, price solves all problems, just like… Continue reading Your House Is Overpriced