Of course, you know we prefer that you decide to remodel- it’s just way more fun! But when your living space is less than ideal, we understand that a serious decision lies before you. Move or remodel? Remodel or move? So many factors go into this decision that it makes sense that we deliberate over it more than a kid in a candy store!
There are so many pros and cons to each scenario that there is really no magic formula to make the decision. But the following tips from MSN Real Estate will get you on the right track and give you some often overlooked factors to help you on your way. And, of course, if you decide to remodel, we’re always here for you… Read more…
For us, remodeling is never depressing, we LOVE it! What we’re talking about here is the fact that a lot of remodeling is done to spruce up the home just before selling. But how stupid is that?! Pour in money, time and energy to make your house a dream home… for someone else. Has anyone else ever felt the irony here? Cleaning, painting, landscaping, little updates. All these things could easily have been done at any point, but we do them when they will only be enjoyed by the future home occupant. Depressing. The point is, do you really want to wait until you’re flying the nest to make it spectacular? 
The warm weather season is now upon us. Fun in the sun, swimming, and outdoor activities are in. But, is it possible to successfully sell your home with all the summer heat? Well, selling your home when temperatures soar can be challenging, especially keeping your outside landscaping in tip-top shape.
As home values continue to waver, many people are turning to a different option to increase their investment. The logic goes, “If I remodel to make the house more valuable, then I can resell and finally turn a profit!” Unfortunately, this approach is not as straightforward as you might think.
It’s the magic phrase uttered by almost anyone who’s ever considered the cost of home remodeling: “We’ll get it back when we sell.” Unless you keep those projects practical, though, you might just be kidding yourself. For example:
