Newsletter: May 2013

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Market Remains in Balanced Territory

As the real estate market continues to pick up throughout the country, may homeowners are recognizing that the tide is turning from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market, and that new listings are now in demand.

Painting Pointers

A fresh coat of paint is the cheapest way to give your home a new look and improve its resale value — especially if you do the work yourself.  To make the job easier, be happier with the results, and avoid accidents along the way, here are some tips to guide you.

Know the Area

While it’s impossible to know everything about an area before moving in, there are some things you can and definitely do want to learn about before you buy.  Here are five important criteria to investigate.

Emotional Quotient

When selling a home, clear minds and cool hearts would ideally always prevail, but it’s not uncommon for emotions to get the better of home sellers.  Here are four emotional mistakes sellers should avoid making.

Safety Scaping

A security alarm can tell you when someone has broken into your house, but your landscaping can help deter would-be criminals from entering your house in the first place.  Here’s how to achieve better security through landscaping.

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