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Here’s an interesting story regarding the current glut of houses on the market, with some interesting advice!
Rebecca
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Here are 10 quick and easy tips for revitalizing your driveway! I know, this is probably not a topic you’re passionate about, but it DOES contribute to Curb Appeal — which is vital to enticing those Home Buyers to check out your house for sale.
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Here is a helpful webpage from HomeGain. They have a tool called a “home sale maximizer” which may help you determine if the repairs or upgrades you want to make to your home will actually increase its value.
This webpage also features DIY home improvement videos and guides.
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This is a great article that explains why homebuyers and pets don’t mix and what to do about it. She also has a great story about her cat and a realtor that came to visit!
Rebecca
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Ever consider selling your home at an auction? Most folks think auctions are just for foreclosures, but auctions tend to get 85% and up of a home’s value, on average. It is a timesaver, but there are also marketing and auctioneer fees to pay. Is it still less than paying a 6% commission? Probably, but [...]

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An interesting, but rather pessimistic article, about the slowing of home sales throughout the U.S. The average length of time to sell is increasing beyond the usual six months. Home staging will be more necessary to give Sellers an edge.
Rebecca
Sales Slow for Homes New and Old
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By JEREMY W. PETERS
Published: July 26, 2006
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Okay, folks in Reno are starting to see the beauty of home staging! Rebecca
“Right now, few properties are selling,” Barriger said. “You have to do something to make a difference. Any house can be a castle with the right furnishings. It can be anything you want it to be. Staging brings a house to life [...]

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Here’s a provocative article written by Herb Weisbaum for MSN. He states that the 3 keys to successfully selling in a slowing market are: pricing, perks, and home staging so the house sparkles.
Rebecca
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Super garages are on the rise in the U.S. — with 15% of homes now boasting a 3 car garage or more. Personally, I love my 3 1/2 car garage and the extra storage space in the attic. But would I spend $35,000 to add a temperature controlled wine [...]