McGowan picked the right property. He had the expertise and was willing to spend the time. He had something else, something I consider more important than anything else: McGowan could see past the wreck that he had just bought to the house it could become. Click here to read more.. »
Things to Consider before Doing the Home Improvement (2)
Things to Consider before Doing the Home Improvement (1)
No matter how good something seems to be, it never is. If you want to buy a fixer-upper, that should be a conscious decision. You need to take a number of factors into consideration before you make what can often be a painful leap. You should first decide whether the neighborhood and the house are both worth any money you spend, whether it is a few thousand dollars or a few hundred thousand dollars. Click here to read more.. »
Be Brave in Buying a House (2)
Before I proceed, let me say that no matter how smart you think you are, you aren’t as smart as you think. We didn’t know this house was a fixer-upper when we bought it. We had been led to believe by the home inspector that we hired—when hiring one was not as common as today—that we were buying a real charmer, a house into which the previous owner had put tender loving care from which we would benefit. Click here to read more.. »
Be Brave in Buying a House
I was dragged into homeownership kicking and screaming. My accountant stood over me, waving my 1981 federal return, telling me that if didn’t get some sort of big deduction, Uncle Sam could afford to take early retirement based on what I was paying the government in income taxes. Click here to read more.. »
Tips on Hiring Contractor for First-time Buyers
What role does a contractor play in a homebuyer’s life that first year? If you can get one to return your phone calls, the contractor should be both teacher and hand-holder, very much like your real estate agent.
Tips for Selling Your House
For example, homeowners in the Northeast tend to favor formal spaces more than their counterparts in California. There is a marked preference for a formal living room, even though it is hardly ever used and has evolved merely into a place that collects dust. That goes as well for the formal dining room, which is only used on holidays. Click here to read more.. »