Sellers: If You Want It, Ask For It!
There’s nothing more frustrating to a ready, willing, and seemingly able buyer than to lose an offer to another buyer — especially since the seller was not specific (down to the letter) about what he expected to receive.

The Value of Home Improvements
While home improvement projects add value to your home, if you undertake large renovations, it could be a challenge to recoup your costs when it’s time to sell. In December 2003, the National Center for Real Estate Research released a detailed analysis of property characteristics and selling prices. The report cautions that “homeowners must be keenly aware of the trade-offs when making remodelling decisions, especially if these renovations are done in anticipation of selling the home.”