Many people justify remodeling their homes by convincing themselves that they’re boosting their property value. Unfortunately, there are a few home modifications that will never recoup their initial costs. If you’re selling a home this season, make sure to avoid these four bad investments:Read More

When remodeling a house, you should always consider how your investments will affect your home’s property value. Every upgrade you give your house will increase its property value to a certain degree, but some projects will boost your sticker price more significantly (and permanently) than others. Here are three investments that are sure to add...Read More

As the days get shorter and the weather gets steadily colder, homeowners across the country will see their power bills increase dramatically. Heating and lighting your real estate investment through the late fall and winter can cost you thousands if you're reckless. So don't be! Here are a few steps you can take to help...Read More

These days a kitchen isn’t just the place where food is made – it’s the command center of the entire house. If you’re in the business of rehabbing properties, you need to make sure that your kitchen is in good shape before listing your real estate investment on the market. Here are a few things...Read More

Every homeowner likes making their house unique, but it’s not always good to stand out. Sometimes what you think gives your home character will actually drive down your property value when you list your house on the market. Here are four odd threats to your sticker price you should be aware of:Read More

Everyone in the business of flipping houses will eventually come across a real estate investment that needs so much work that it might seem easier to sell it “as is” rather than performing the extensive remodeling necessary to get a market price. While you can still find a buyer either way, making the wrong decision...Read More

You may have a number in mind when you think about the property value of your home, but a local appraiser may have an entirely different idea of what your home is worth. A home appraiser has the power to make a big difference in the value of your home, so learning how they do...Read More

Knowing a home's property value is crucial for real estate investors to make money. Without an accurate property value, a novice investor may lose money by overpaying for a property. When you're deciding whether or not to make an investment, you'll want to have an accurate property value close at hand.Read More

When you're selling a home, property value is probably one of the first things on your mind. Property value can be mystical, but there are a few key elements that help determine your property value and help keep it realistic.Read More