Archive for February, 2010
Specialist Quick Sale Companies Can Ease The Pain Of Relocation
Having to relocate for a new career opportunity can be a doubleedged sword. On the one hand you may be enjoying the benefits of a promotion and more enjoyable lifestyle in your new location. On the other hand you will probably have a very short period of time in which to pack up your old life and make the move. Throwing your house on the market and hoping for a quick sale may work out but it may drag on for some time. During that time cash that you need to make things happen in your new location may be tied up in your old house. Using a company that specializes in making quick sales to sell your house is a quicker easier option.
A company like this will give you an initial quote in 24 hours or less. If you like what you see then you can arrange for them to inspect your home and produce a written quote. It’s possible that your home could be sold in a few weeks with no loose ends left to tie up no fees to pay to realtors and no need to keep coming back to handle final details.
Another advantage to going with a quick sale company is that it makes it easier for you to get equity out of your house quickly. This can make it easier to obtain a loan at your new location especially if your credit rating is not so good. If you sell your home quicker than you expect then you don’t necessarily have to leave immediately. Some companies will even allow to you stay in your home paying a fair rent until it is time for you to move. You could even buy your home back at an agreed price if circumstances change unexpectedly.
If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a divorce or separation that requires you to sell your home so that the proceeds can be split between you and your partner then taking advantage of a quick sale company may make things a lot easier. Divorce is hard enough without having to spend months trying to sell the home you love; watching buyers walk around the house that you have built your life in can cause painful memories to resurface. A quick sale company can let you walk away with a cash sum in just a few weeks ready to start a new life. If one partner wants to keep the house then there are options they can take advantage of to either rent the house or even buy it back at an agreed price at some point in the future.
The internet allows you to apply for a quick sale online and you can receive a verbal quote within 24 hours. A valuation of the property and written quotation could follow quickly with a sale completed in only a few weeks. Working with a company specializing in quick sales can ease the pain of a difficult transition and give you the cash you need to make your new life a success.
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Size Does Matter In The 21st Century
In spite of a slight lessening of enthusiasm in the housing market builders are still building bigger and bigger homes. Americans love to buy bigger homes it is like an announcement that ‘we have arrived’!
Perhaps one of the reasons is that we love to outdo our neighbors but the underlying root is that we Americans just love houses and homes. Homes are featured on all media outlets often as double page celebrity home layouts or as renovating ideas or introducing trendy fads for the home. Homes make good entertainment material!
However homes have changed over the years and once the home was considered to be only a modest place to hang your hat and not the showcase it often is nowadays.
After the lean years of the Second World War newly built homes were an average of only one thousand square feet. Not quite the two and a half thousand square foot monster which represents the average home built today.
Our love affair with homes is all encompassing and all aspects of the housing market seem to appeal to us from decorating them renovating and designing them to building and expanding them. When one room or area of the home is to be decorated it is a family affair and everyone has an opinion on the new design and decor.
If you can actually renovate yourself you will get all the glory for the new look of your modern home. In most cities these days the local Home Depot is practically the largest store you will ever find.
The real story line is in the megarich houses. The percentage of homes costing over 1 million has doubled since the 1970s and the sale of these homes has increased by 500!
Filling the space in our new large homes is not a problem as people have a list of amenities that they now want in a home. They include luxuries like his and hers showers minitheaters home offices media areas and walk in pantries.
But size counts the garage is now the largest sized single space in the modern home and the master bedroom is creeping up to be almost double the measurements of the other bedrooms.
When renovating a home for sale do not do away with too many bedrooms when you are modernizing. Some people make the mistake of developing one of their smaller bedrooms into a luxury bathroom.
Real estate agents tell us that the number of bedrooms in a home is still a factor in boosting the price; it also still counts in boosting the prestige of the property!
One of the reasons that our homes started to get bigger was simply because we bought more possessions. More clothes encouraged the idea of two separate closets and/or the walk in dressing room. More cars and more recreation vehicles meant bigger garages. Even the TV is now bigger and many people have a home theater in their own home.
Between 1950and 2006 the average U.S. home measured has risen by 150. The amount of homes that have three car garages has doubled in that time period. But there are a couple of factors about modern day homes that are getting smaller! However neither of them relate to the size of the house one is the plot of land that the house is built on and the other is the family that is living inside the house!
About the writer: AffinityProperties.com your onestop source for information about Austin real estate. This diversified team of highly skilled real estate agents are ready to answer all of your questions regarding Cedar Park Texas real estate.
Six Types Of Homes – And Their Advantages
The following types of homes are not differentiated by whether they are brick or wood or Victorian or modern. This is about the different purposes a house can serve according to your situation and goals. Which one is right for you? Maybe the advantages and disadvantages of each listed below can help you decide.
Condos
Condominiums are simple. Ordinarily the lawn mowing and all outside maintenance is included in the association dues. You never worry about the yard or the roof and there may even be a pool that you don’t have to clean. This makes life simple for retirees single people and young couples without kids. Sometimes they are also great starter homes. When we were living in Tucson Arizona for example two bedroom houses started at 160000 but a two bedroom condo could be bought for 80000. Keep in mind though that in some areas condos will cost more than houses. Also there will be rules so be sure you can live with them before you buy.
A Family Home
A basic family home is usually the goal if you have children. Whatever the style the idea is to have room for everyone and preferably a yard for the kids to play in. One advantage of buying a basic three bedroom two bathroom house is that this is the easiest type of home to sell. One disadvantage is that these “regular” homes can take a lot of work and money to maintain.
A Mobile Home
People buy mobile homes because they are affordable. A used mobile in a park might sell for under 10000 and though they go down in value if you paid cash you would have only the monthly lot rent. That can be hundreds less per month than what it would cost you to rent an apartment. On land a mobile will often cost less than half of what a similarsized house costs and will appreciate in value because of the land. This can be a great way to get into home ownership. My first home was a mobile on a lot I bought for 19500 and sold for 45000. They do generally have lowerquality construction compared to houses so be prepared for a few repairs and annoyances.
A House In Town
I don’t like the fact that our current house is over 100 years old. It is nice but I don’t see why people are so fascinated by old homes. This is one of the problems of buying near the center of a town or city the houses are usually all old. The big advantage and the reason we are here is that you can walk downtown. There is even a grocery store within walking distance. Being in town is a lifestyle we love.
A House In The Suburbs
In the suburbs you get newer homes and room for the kids to play. In some cities this is where you have to move to get away from the crime. If it is a nice subdivision you can expect decent appreciation over time as well. The drawbacks include yard work maintenance and being farther away from stores and jobs. You may want to consider those extra miles now that gasoline is getting so expensive.
A Fixer Upper House
There are two good reasons to move into a house that needs a lot of work. One is just to get your home cheap. You might save 25000 or more if you buy a “problem home” and do the repairs yourself. The other reason to do this is to make some money. The current law allows you to keep all the profits taxfree if you live in the home for two years or more. If you like working on houses and don’t mind moving a lot you could have a good chunk of taxfree profit every couple years.
Other Types Of Homes
Cabins are sometimes cheap and may even be suitable as a home if you have a business that can be run from anywhere. People live in houseboats in some parts of the south fishing off of their porches. A piece of land with an RV on it can be used as a starter home until the money is saved to build something. A duplex or triplex is a way to simultaneously invest in a home and rental units. There are many types of homes so consider carefully what you really need.
About the writer: Copyright Steve Gillman. To see a photo of the house we bought for 17500 get a free ebook on how to buy Cheap Homes and a free real estate investing course visit: http://www.HousesUnderFiftyThousand.com