Tuesday, August 10, 2010
General Real Estate News & Views
LIGHT, BRIGHT SOLD!
A home that feels bright and light is sure to get a greater approval rating from any buyer. If yours feels a little lackluster and dull, get the sparkle going with the right light fixtures.EXISTING HOME SALES SLOW IN JUNE BUT REMAIN ABOVE YEAR-AGO LEVELS
With the scheduled closing deadline for the home buyer tax credits, existing-home sales slowed in June but remained at relatively elevated levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.START A COMPOST PILE
(HouseLogic) - Instead of having your food waste, plant debris, and fallen leaves hauled to the dump, why not turn them into compost? The dark, rich organic matter helps garden and landscape plants grow bigger and more beautiful.AUTHOR SARAH SUSANKA TALKS BUDGET-SMART REMODELING
For Sarah Susanka, architect and author of the Not So Big House series of books, remodeling is an opportunity-not just for realizing your improvement and decor dreams, but for making your home comfortable, right-sized, and energy efficient.SAVE WATER AND MONEY WITH A RAIN BARREL
Using rain barrels to harvest rainwater from your roof is a simple, low-expense solution for conserving water and saving on your water bill. Why pay to pour thousands of gallons of municipally treated tap water on your lawn and garden every summer if you can irrigate for free?NEGOTIATE YOUR BEST HOUSE BUY
(HouseLogic) - Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you'll pay less when purchasing a home. Buying a home can be emotional, but negotiating the price shouldn't be. The key to saving money when purchasing a home is sticking to a plan during the turbulence of high-stakes negotiations