Jenifer Owens Realty

A healthy, well-maintained lawn is more than just good-looking—it’s a key to preserving the value of your home. Regular lawn maintenance enhances curb appeal, making your home—and neighborhood—attractive to passersby and potential buyers. According to Su Chi Straka-Phillis, a residential real estate appraiser with ...

For Sale by Owner Tips 1.)    Detach Yourself Emotionally From Your Home. a.      Step back and ask for friend’s advice to help you open your eyes to things that can be fixed.  This is not a time to take things personally but to regroup and make necessary changes to make your home sale ...

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale  Many buyers today want move-in-ready homes and will quickly eliminate an otherwise great home by focusing on a few visible flaws. Unless your home shines, you may endure showing after showing and open house after open house—and end up with a lower sales price. Before the first prospect walks ...

Many underwater homeowners-those who owe more on their home than it is currently worth-feel stuck. They can't sell without taking a major loss, and they often can't refinance because the appraiser's report doesn't past muster. If they want to take advantage of some mortgage modification programs, they're often told ...

Tax planning for homeowners should start well in advance of the April 15 filing deadline each year. If you delay until the last minute, it might be too late to maximize tax credits and tax deductions. These tax tips for homeowners looking ahead to 2010 returns explain some of the things you can do now that’ll pay off later on your ...

Substantial snowmelt and heavy spring rains signal the onset of summer’s heat and humidity in the Midwest—extreme conditions that put stress on the exterior of a house and other features, such as driveways and fences. Routine outdoor maintenance helps ensure that your property withstands nature’s challenges while ...

Lenders starting to run after 'walkaway' homeownersCharles Feldman Mar 8th 2010 at 3:00PM evb_url = ''; evb_small(evb_url);  tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; tweetmeme_source = 'walletpoppe It's a variation of "you can run, but you can't hide," in the case of underwater ...

Despite a slow market and a slight decrease in the resale value of most remodeling projects, Realtors® report that the smartest home improvement investments may also be some of the least expensive. Results from the 2009 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report show that small-scale exterior projects are the most profitable at resale, according to ...

blank_pageWhen most sellers list their home for sale the first thing they think about is how much will I get and that is usually followed by how soon will I get the money. It's certainly understandable that those two concerns are, most often, top of mind. After all, you're likely selling your home to buy another one or invest the ...

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