The growing signs of a slowdown in the housing market might be good news for home buyers. Slowing home prices—after the double-digit increases last year—mixed with still-low interest rates are making homes more affordable. Also, the supply of homes for sale today represents 5.8 months of demand, the most since October 2011, giving buyers more […]
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Remodeling your home can save you money. The real question is; will it translate into higher resale value? All of the DIY (Do It Yourself) shows transform boring and outdated homes to modern, contemporary and appealing homes right before your eyes. The one thing you must keep in mind is that just because you think […]
Despite Predictions, Baby Boomers Aren’t Downsizing Yet As boomers hit age 65 and become empty nesters, many housing analysts had forecast that they would move into an apartment, condo, or townhouse. But boomers are sticking to the single-family market that defined their generation.
Denver home prices have set a new all-time high for the second month in a row, according to the most recent Case-Shiller Home Price Index. In April, prices were up an average 8.9 percent from last year.
There are three ways to pay your closing costs: Pay them yourself. If you have the money, this is the easiest and cheapest way to pay for the closing costs. Have the seller pay for them. If you ask the seller to pay for your closing costs, the seller will probably want to […]
Many potential buyers believe that they need near-perfect credit scores to get a home loan. Half of those surveyed said they had no idea what minimum FICO score is needed for a mortgage, and nearly a fifth (18%) said the minimum score might be 770 or higher.You can actually get a loan with as low […]
Replace the medicine cabinet for $100, new light fixtures $100, new faucet $75 and a new vanity $300. Existing grout between tiles can be lightly scraped, re-grouted and buffed which will make the old tile look brand new. Replace the tub caulking with fresh white caulk. Install glass shower doors. French doors add a lot […]
When a wall separates a kitchen from a family room, try cutting out an opening to create a breakfast bar and open up the living space. Add an over sized granite breakfast bar for a cost of about $600.
Granite kitchen counter tops can be a $5,000 upgrade. Instead, try 12 inch granite tiles for about $300 in materials and get very high impact for little money.