Fix-It Projects to Speed The Sale of Your House

For some sellers, a little extra work can mean not only a difference in how smoothly the sale goes or how much they can ask for their home but also if they get to the closing table at all in an uncertain market.

"Talk to Realtors and they will tell you anything you do cosmetically to increase curb appeal is going to help the resale value," said Sal Alfano, editor of Remodeling magazine.

For some good advice on getting your home ready for selling read this article at the RealEstateJournal.com

Four Renovations That Won't Get You a Higher Selling Price

Four Renovations That Won't Get You a Higher Selling Price
From MarketWatch
These are tough times for home sellers. If you're one of
them, it can be tempting to launch into a series of home
renovations to make your home more desirable.
But be discerning about your choices -- certain renovations
can actually decrease the value of your home. Money magazine
suggests avoiding these four renovations at all costs:
1) Swimming Pool
2) Home Addition
3) Trendy Finishes
4) Jacuzzi
To find out more visit www.realestatejournal.com

March Sales

So far 2007 is shaping up to be much like 2002.

The number of sales for January, February and March look very
much like the numbers from 2001 and 2002. 

2007 sales are about 10% below the 2003 sales figures.
In order for sales to reach 2003 figures there will need to be 7400 homes sales.

With the average price of homes on the market at $469k, I do not see
the situation improving for at least another couple of months.