Selling a Home

Crystal repeals Point-of-Sale Inspection requirement

The City Council of Crystal voted to repeal its Point of Sale Inspection last week. This means if you are selling a home in Crystal a city inspection and any...
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For Retirement Couples, Soul Searching Should Come Before House Hunting

Many couples have different ideas about what their lives will be like in retirement. Before you make a move, get both your dreams on the table separately... then discuss them...
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Issues that can glitch online estimates and appraisal values for your home

Automated home valuations are now very commonplace… both at online sites such as Zillow and Trulia and with tools used by banks and Realtors. Often they are quite accurate… but...
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Does a room need a closet to be called a bedroom?

I have been working with buyers looking at older houses that do not always have closets in rooms used for sleeping. The question came up whether these are legal bedrooms....
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Can I Paint My Wood Paneling?

Yes….please do! 🙂  I will qualify that with it depends a little on the paneling but if it is the large sheets from the 60's and 70's usually yes.  Paneling...
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Getting ready to sell? What color should you paint?

If you are getting ready to sell, you are likely thinking about doing a fresh paint job. Neutral colors are good, but don't confuse that with basic off-white… adding some...
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2015 Trends… what is on buyer’s most-wanted list this year

According to the national Council of Residential Specialists, today's homebuyers are looking for properties that are technologically savvy and environmentally friendly. Here are some of the features buyers are looking...
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Things to Consider When Selling Your House – Spring 2015

Wondering if this is the right time for you to sell your house? Download your free copy of Things to Consider When Selling Your House – Spring 2015 for some...
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