OUR ARCHIVES : December 2009


How do you sell a house fast in a slow real estate market?

hakrjak asked:
I’ve got a great one listed right now in Colorado Springs, which I have completely fixed and am ready to flip. All new stainless appliances, all new ceramic tile, new bathroom with pedistal sink & new pegasus toilet, over $10,000 in landscaping done to the outside — But it’s been 3 months [...]

I own a home in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Should I sell to buy in/near Atlanta, GA?

gwen asked:
If I buy a home in Atlanta, Ga. for the same price that my home is worth here ($625,000.00) it would be like buying a million dollar home, if that same Ga. home was here in CA. I would be buying up.Without the million dollar price tag. The only thing that [...]

Need advice on how to sell a duplex in a tight Real Estate market?

chocolatebabycakes asked:
Please give me some suggestoins on how can I sell in a buyers market? I bought brand new a duplex last year and I owe 320K on it and it appraises for 350K. I have it listed for 335K so I can pay the relators commission. I am not behind on the payments [...]

give me some ideas on how to quickly sell my single family home in a suddenly “cold” real estate market

DAVE T asked:
we live in the Northern Virginia area of Washington D.C. and the real estate market doubled in the past 3 years leading up to 2006.
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In this depressed real estate market, what can I do to help my house sell more quickly?

chutch1974 asked:
I think my husband and I are going to be listing our house for sale. It is a typical 3 bed/2 bath rambler on the end of a cul-de-sac. It has nice upgrades, and is a very comfortable home, but there are lots of other similar homes for sale in our [...]

I’m moving from a HOT real estate market that has cooled. How do I sell my home quickly?

ThaneTheBrain asked:
You know the hot markets: CA, AZ, NV, FL, etc. Well, I’ve seen homes in my neighborhood already start listing at lower prices. I need to relocate for work, and want to know what I should list my home at. (ie. Last year, my home would have sold for $575K. [...]