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RE/MAX Preferred
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We hope you enjoy them as much as you did when we first posted them. – The KCM Crew (click here to view) Avoiding Forclosures I specialize in Short Sales! read more.... 6 Good Reasons to Buy a Home Now FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM: Mortgage Rates: 4.25% for loans without 2.5% assistance grant* 4.75% for loans with 2.5% assistance grant 4.00% for Ohio Heroes without 2.5% assistance grant* 4.50% for Ohio Heroes with 2.5% assistance grant 4.25% for Grant for Grads 2.5% assistance grant 30 year fixed rate FHA/VA/USDA-RD loans are eligible 2-1 Buy Downs are permitted, note there are underwriting guidelines for specific product QUALIFIED BUYERS: A first time Buyer is defined as someone who has not owned or had ownership interest in his/her principal residence within the past three years or is a qualified military veteran.Not a first time Buyer or Veteran? Target Area Loan Applicants do not have to be first time Buyers. All Buyers must meet certain household income limits.ACREAGE LIMITATION: Up to two acres inside a municipal corporation. Up to five acres outside a municipal corporation. (Additional acreage permitted if required by local health of safety codes.)QUALIFIED PROPERTIES: Existing House: One unit single family dwelling and duplex up to four units, please note there are underwriting guidelines for specific product. Spec/Nearly Completed House: one unit single family dwelling Modular/Manufactured House: one unit single family dwelling , please see the underwritig guidelines for specific product PROPERTIES MUST MEET CERTAIN SALES PRICE LIMITS! SOUND GOOD? Contact Shelley so she can tell you where to go for these great loans! Your friend in Real Estate, Wendy Rogan Carey CRS,ABRRe/Max PreferredView all area listings....www.WrcSells.com Tips for Sellers Spring is coming soon and if you are a prospective seller, now is one of the best times of the year to put your house on the market with a Realtor. Spring is the time to spruce up your house. The following are a collection of tips from a variety of real estate sources on what to do to prepare your house for the spring market, many of which may help increase your home’s resale value. Based on a recent study by HomeGain, an online real estate marketing resource, of over 600 real estate professionals, the home improvement projects that had the highest price returns were: 1) Updates to the kitchen and bathroom: an estimated $3,435 price increase for resale; 2) Painting the outside of the home: an estimated $2,222 price increase offered one of the highest returns; 3) Have the house washed: Before you make the investment in a paint job, take a good look at the house. If it has mildew or general grunge, just washing the house could make a world of difference. Other do-it-yourself projects include: 4) Cleaning and de-cluttering: Remove any personal items, de-clutter countertops, organize closets and shelves, and make the home sparkling clean. Estimated return: $1,990 5) Light and bright: Clean all windows inside and out, replace old curtains, update lighting fixtures, and remove anything that blocks light from the windows. Estimated return: $1,550 6) Staging: Rearrange furniture, bring in new accessories and furnishings to enhance rooms, including artwork and playing soft music in the background. Estimated return: $2,194 7) Landscaping: Punch up the home’s curb appeal in the front and backyards by adding bark mulch, bushes and flowers, and ensure current plants and grass are well cared for and manicured. Make sure the little things are done like raking, sweeping the walkway, trimming back the bushes. Little things make a big difference. Estimated return: $1,932 8) Repair electrical or plumbing: Repair any leaks under the bathroom or kitchen sinks, remove any mildew stains, and ensure all plumbing is in good working condition. Update the home’s electrical with new wiring for modern appliances, fix any lights or outlets that don’t work, and replace old plug points with new safety fixtures. Estimated return: $1,505 9) Replace or shampoo dirty carpets: Steam-clean carpets, replace any worn carpets, and repair any floor noises. Estimated return: $1,739 10) Cool it down! On hot summer days, cool down the temperature of the home to add an inviting feel and make buyer clients want to stay in the home as long as possible. Try turning on the sprinklers to cool off the outdoor area. 11) Put a fresh coat of sealer on your asphalt driveway: In addition to looking like a fresh coat of paint for your driveway, it will actually protect and prolong the life of the driveway. 12) Want a great way to refresh concrete driveways? Cost effective and easy to install for the do-it-yourselfer, sealing or resurfacing your driveway leaves it looking like it was just poured. There are also solutions for the cracks and other undesired concrete issues. What are you waiting for? Contact your local real estate professional today and ask them to offer you suggestions on how your home could be spruced up and updated for that spring real estate market. Remember: “Ask a REALTOR! |
