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Edy Roberts — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:23:12 +0000

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Looking to Sweeten the Deal? Leave Behind Window Treatments as an Added Perk

Edy Roberts — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:13:57 +0000

*By Keith Loria No matter what type of real estate market we’re faced with, selling a home can be a daunting process, however, with some out-of-the-box thinking, sellers can often find simple ways to sweeten the deal. If you’re in the process of packing your belongings and deciding what...

Basements & Roofs – Planning a Rocking Rec Room

Edy Roberts — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:13:03 +0000

*By John Voket, RISMedia Consumer Columnist We have been talking about basements a lot recently. Not only am I interested in taking a look down those stairs and shining a light on some of the most common winter basement issues, I want to provide tips on turning that dark...

Porches Making a Comeback: Get Yours in Tip Top Shape

Edy Roberts — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:07:00 +0000

*By Keith Loria Thanks to urban living and vintage tastes, front porches are once again in vogue as homebuyers add them to their must-have list. As porches continue to make a comeback, sellers are using them to their advantage in order to attract prospective buyers and even sweeten the deal....

Bathroom Design Details

Edy Roberts — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:25:02 +0000

Homeowners can combine style and economy in their choice of new bathroom fixtures (click ‘more’ to see video).

Quality Listing Photos Capture More Than Your Home’s Best Features

Edy Roberts — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:23:58 +0000

*By Keith Loria According to a study by the National Association of REALTORS®, 98 percent of homebuyers who searched for a home online listed photos as one of the most useful features of real estate websites. After all, this is the age of the smartphone and tablet, when photos...

Builder Confidence Virtually Unchanged in February

Edy Roberts — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:23:19 +0000

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes was virtually unchanged in February with a one-point decline to 46 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released recently. “Following solid gains over the past year, builder confidence has essentially leveled out and held...

Real Estate Trends: From Trash to Treasure

Edy Roberts — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:57:43 +0000

*By Paige Tepping From homes to cabins to dormitories—and everything in between—re-purposed shipping containers, or ISBUs (Intermodal Steel Building Units) are making their mark on the residential real estate sector, blurring the lines between two very distinct industries as one’s trash becomes the other’s treasure. Originally built to transport...

Dealing with Pests and Termites Crucial Before Listing Your Home

Edy Roberts — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:52:59 +0000

*By Keith Loria Dealing with pests and termites can be a nuisance for homeowners. However, if you’re in the process of getting ready to put your home on the market, they can be an even bigger headache. Whether its mice, termites or bed bugs, it’s crucial to tackle the...

Renters: Make Sure Your Security Deposit Is Safe

Edy Roberts — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:52:15 +0000

For those of us considering moving out of our rentals, securing your security deposit can be a make-it-or-break it moment for our finances, as you will most likely be needing a security deposit for wherever you’re headed. Unfortunately, many renters never see their security deposit again. Recently, Rent.com surveyed 1,000...