| A lot of people are expecting to sell a house this | | | | The first and easiest is to do some home |
| summer. Many of these people will be surprised | | | | improvement. Since the real estate market is |
| when they aren't able to find a buyer. Even more | | | | down many contractors are looking for work. |
| of those people will be surprised when they find a | | | | That means that you can get a better deal on |
| buyer, but the buyer is unable to get financing. | | | | that kitchen remodel than what it may have cost |
| These are crazy times that we live in and right | | | | a couple of years ago. This may also help so that |
| now selling your house is like selling lemonade | | | | when you do sell, you will get a better price. |
| during a hurricane. No one knows what will happen | | | | Another step you can take while waiting to sell is |
| so they are just waiting until the storm dies down. | | | | to make your home more affordable. For |
| If you have tried to get a loan for a new home | | | | example... |
| purchase then you know what I am talking about. | | | | Challenge your taxes. |
| It seems lenders are changing there requirements | | | | I have talked about this before, if you challenge |
| every other day. | | | | your property taxes then the county will either |
| In fact, if you get approved for a loan don't be | | | | keep them the same or lower them. They can |
| surprised if they change the terms or | | | | never go up. This is a win or break-even situation. |
| requirements before you close. With this | | | | Check with your county tax assessor to see how |
| uncertainty in the market many people are left | | | | you can challenge them. This can save you some |
| with wondering what other options they may | | | | money and again, make your home more |
| have. As I have said before, your best option is | | | | attractive to buyers when the time is right. Now |
| that if you don't have to sell then wait. Only | | | | for all of those that must sell, consider alternative |
| people who really need to sell should be in the | | | | selling methods. I know that in a down economy |
| market right now because the banks need to | | | | nothing sells a house faster than a seller willing to |
| clear out their foreclosure inventories. But there | | | | offer creative financing. If you must sell, then this |
| are other things that you can do while waiting for | | | | is the #1 way to get your house sold quickly in |
| the market to improve. | | | | this market. |
| Home Improvement | | | | Until next week, good luck and God bless. |