Feb
22
Clean Those Windows!
February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Just as your eyes are the mirror to your soul, the “soul” of your house is mirrored by your windows. Make sure you don’t neglect them when preparing a property for sale.
In fact, Feng Shui principles view the windows as the eyes of a home.
Here are a few pre-listing tips for making the most of your windows:
1. [...]
Jan
12
7 ways to improve your home’s sell-ability
January 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment
By Tisa Silver of Investopedia
In this economy, houses aren’t selling like they used to. If you have a house on the market, or are considering selling yours, there are some ways to improve your chances. Here are seven tips that will make it easier to sell your house and make a smooth transition from one owner to the [...]
Nov
12
Home Sales Up 31% in October for Charleston Area
November 12, 2009 | 1 Comment
Call it the first-time homebuyer bump. Charleston-area home sales surged 31 percent to 721 transactions last month as buyers moved to take advantage of a temporary $8,000 federal tax credit that recently was extended. Last October, a total of 549 homes sold, according to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors.
The 31 percent increase ranks as [...]
Oct
27
Is the Recession Over?
October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
According to the officials at Columbia University, the recession ended September 2009. It will have lasted for 21 months, making it the longest recession in modern history. Because the recession coincided with a financial crisis and a real estate deflation, it felt like the worst thing since the Great Depression. It’s likely that the recovery [...]