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Quick tidbits of advice and ideas about real estate.

We all know, this is how it starts.  The sink drips.  A cabinet door is loose.  The plastic door handle breaks off the microwave.  Thousands over budget and six months later you have a brand new kitchen.

 

According to the 2014 Cost vs Value Report by Realtor® Magazine, the top remodel projects that provide the best return on investment are:

 

Deck addition – 87.4%


Major kitchen remodel – 63.6%


Bathroom remodel – 63.6%


New roof – 63.0%


Basement Remodel – 77.6%

 

Strange as this may sound, it’s not really about what you like.  It’s about what you can sell in the future when you plan to move.  Paint, up-to-date cabinetry and energy star appliances are all a fairly current kitchen needs.  But if you’re staring at the business end of…

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Moving can be extremely stressful. Here are some apps to make the big day easier!

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iMoving

iMoving

iMoving allows you to easily create a list of the contents of your home, providing you with estimates in weight and cubic feet, and with this information in hand, get reliable quotes from a wide selection of moving companies.

 

Price: Free

Platform: iPad

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MoveTools

No more cramming stuff in boxes at the last minute or wondering where your toaster went. Now you can virtually pack every room in your house, stay organized with recommended tasks, and create packing labels that display the contents of boxes without opening them.

 

Price: Free

Platform: iPad, Android

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 Moving Day

 

– Easily catalog all your things…

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What is Staging, and why you need a Realtor ® who is also an
Accredited Staging Professional, ASP when selling your home.

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StagingHome staging is professionally preparing homes for sale, so that they appeal to more buyers and most often generate the highest amount of money and shorter days on the market. Staged homes traditionally present themselves better than the competition by being clean, clutter and odor free and ready to show to prospective buyers.

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Home staging is not decorating, fluffing, interior design or redesign. Instead, home staging is detailing, de-cluttering, de-personalizing and preparing the home at it’s best, giving it a “show home” appearance so that the potential buyer can envision living there. The moment…

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Auction HouseUpcoming Bob Parks Auction

Saturday, April 12, 2014 10 AM

Official Website

Virtual Tour

Here is a link to the flyer for the upcoming auction.

1542 Avellino Circle, Murfreesboro, TN

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Interesting facts about auctions:

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Did you know that auctions are sometimes the preferred method of sale for a property?  Did you know that there are two types of auctions?  I have to say no to both, I didn’t realize.  I always thought of auctions as a “last resort” kind of sale.  Last year about 70% of auctions were the owners’ first choice.

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An auction is an immediate action.  You know that morning that your property will be sold that day, unless of course the reserve is not met, then you have a choice.  I’ll get to that in…

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