Home Selling

Flipping Houses: When to Hold Out for More

Posted by JD Esajian // September 23, 2011

As Kenny Rogers once said, “You’ve gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em.” It’s especially true when flipping houses. Although your real estate agent might encourage you to take the first offer that comes along, sometimes it’s better to hold out for more. Here are a few instances when it’s better to act against your realtor’s advice and wait for a better offer:


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4 Things to Do Before Your Open House

Posted by JD Esajian // September 21, 2011

Hosting an open house is an essential step for anyone selling a home. A good open house can draw a lot of attention to your home and can even convince an interested buyer to take the plunge. Here are four things you can do to help make sure yours is a success:


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Flipping Houses: 4 Projects That Are Worth the Money

Posted by JD Esajian // September 18, 2011

Since the goal of flipping houses is to sell your real estate investment for more than it costs to rehabilitate it, many people try to minimize expenses as much as possible. However, sometimes it’s better to spend the money in order to raise your house’s property value as high as it can go. Here are four projects that are worth dishing out the dollars for:


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You Have to Short Sell Your Home: Now What?

Posted by JD Esajian // September 11, 2011

Nobody wants to sell their home before their mortgage is paid off, but with foreclosure rates at a record high, more people than ever are being forced to short sell their houses. While the process is painful, it can be even worse if you don’t make sure to follow all the right steps. If you’re thinking about short selling your home, here are a few words of advice:


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5 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Fall

Posted by JD Esajian // September 7, 2011

Although summer is the most popular season for selling real estate, many people are still looking to buy a home in the fall. If your home is still on the market as the leaves start to turn, here are five ways to keep your property value high and your curb appeal, well, appealing:


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4 Tips for Rehabbing Properties

Posted by JD Esajian // September 6, 2011

Rehabbing properties with the intent to sell them can be expensive and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you have a real estate investment that needs work before it’s ready to go on the market, you can save thousands of dollars by doing many of the repairs yourself. Here are four tips to get you on your way:


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4 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal: Fall Edition.

Posted by JD Esajian // September 4, 2011

Selling a home in the fall means dealing with challenging weather and temperatures that may negatively impact your curb appeal. If you want to make your real estate investment profitable, you need to make sure the outside of your home looks more appealing than ever. Here are four ways you can your boost your property’s curb appeal this fall.


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Flipping Your First Home: 3 Things to Keep in Mind

Posted by JD Esajian // September 2, 2011

Many people are tempted to try flipping real estate because of the large profit potential. But successfully rehabbing a property and then selling it isn’t as easy as it looks on television. First-time flippers can easily find themselves overwhelmed by the time and effort required to make a real estate investment profitable. If you’re about to flip your first house, here are three things to keep in mind.


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5 Ways to Add Value to Your Connecticut Home (Without Breaking the Bank)

Posted by JD Esajian // August 17, 2011

Summer is a seller’s market for Connecticut real estate, and everyone is clamoring to up their house’s market price on the cheap. Here are 5 ways you can make your Constitution State home worth more, for less.


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4 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Posted by JD Esajian // August 10, 2011

Summer is a prime time for real estate, especially for buyers looking at homes for sale in Connecticut. The beautiful weather and pristine New England charm draw thousands of potential homeowners to the Constitution State every year, and you’ll want to make sure that your house can do the same. A marketable home should have enough curb appeal to draw even the casual passer-by in for a look. Here are four easy ways to up your home’s curb appeal with a minimum of effort:


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