Homeowner Ideas – Deb Rhodes Chatham-Kent

15 Questions To Ask When Buying A Home

Buying a home will most likely be the biggest financial decision of your life. It is important that when you begin this journey you are prepared. There will be more to think about than the types of flooring or the number of bedrooms in a house. No question is silly when there is a huge price tag on what you may be about to purchase.

I have compiled some important questions that should always be asked. If your real estate agent doesn’t have the answer, they should definitely do the research and find out what you need to know.

Home Hunting Tips For Older Buyers

As home buyers age, so do their requirements in a home. They are typically not looking for all the bells and whistles that younger buyers seem to have on their “must have” lists. Rather, middle age and older buyers are looking at how suitable the home will be so that they can remain in it for the rest of their days.

“Aging in place” has not just become a common phrase, but the goal of many adults today. If you are searching for that lifetime home there are several factors you should consider when viewing property.

I have put together some recommendations that you may want to consider before the house hunt. When calculating your price range for the new home also put some thought into the costs of renovations required down the road. While every obstacle in the home can have a solution the costs to make adaptations can take time and money.

Tips For First-Time Home Buyers

It’s an exciting time! You, or you and your partner have decided that the time is right to be first-time home buyers. Now that you have made the decision, you are racing to the computer searching for that dream house. Of course, you need hardwood floors. Of course, you need stainless steel appliances. Oh, don’t forget those fabulous walk-in closets…..STOP!

First things first. You and your partner will be making one of the biggest financial decisions in your life. Home buying must be done with your brain power and not your emotions. Listed below are recommendations for the smart way to start the home buying process. If you are an impulse buyer, you will want to stick to a clear plan. There is a lot to consider, a lot to organize and a lot of good decisions to make.

Garage Sale Tips

If you are thinking of listing your home in the next year, you may want to take advantage of the spring and summer months to declutter, donate, ditch or sell. We all collect items that we don’t use, wear or even like. If you would like to make a little extra cash before you list your home, then it’s time to start preparing and organizing a garage/yard sale.

What better way to reduce the “stuff” you have collected while earning a few extra dollars. In fact, if you put the effort in now, just think what you won’t have to pack when you are ready to sell your home. No one wants to pack up these rarely, if ever, used items, and move them to their new home.

I have compiled a list of tips and tricks for having a successful yard sale. You don’t even have to be moving to take advantage of these strategies. Having a garage sale takes time, and here’s hoping that these ideas will help you get the best buck for those old treasures.

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your Home

If you are thinking about listing your home for sale, you should be careful not to make the same mistakes that other sellers have. Once you have decided that you are ready to move, you should be fully committed to making it a successful experience. Well prepared home sellers, sell their homes faster.

Review these mistakes that are commonly made by homeowners whose homes have been sitting on the market for months. If you want to list, and sell your home in a reasonable amount of time, then by all means avoid making bad choices in the process.

How a Storage Container Can Help With Decluttering

Are you looking for ways to declutter your home and take back control of the belongings inside? Do you want to create more space in your home, but unwilling to get rid of a few meaningful items? If so, then you need to invest in a storage container to help you declutter.

Doing so can offer you a variety of benefits. It gives you extra room to store your items on your time. All you need is a helpful service to streamline that process.

See below for an in-depth guide on how a storage box will help you declutter your home and the items inside it.

Open House Tips

You are about to list your home and you have been debating whether an Open House is something you should do. Every in-law and friend has an opinion. Some will tell you it’s the only way to sell, while others may try to convince you of the the labour and time involved to prepare. If you have conflicting feelings, then it is a discussion you should have with your real estate agent. An experienced listing agent will be able to answer your questions. So have them ready. Once you have the answers, you can balance the pros and cons for yourself, and then determine if an Open House meets your needs as a home seller. This decision is one that only you, and your agent can make.

Tips To Sell Your Home Quicker

If you have been thinking about listing your home for sale, there are several things you should consider before putting it on the market. Following these suggestions will help you stay focused throughout the process. Being well prepared will help to reduce the stress that can be associated with the sale, and help to sell your home quicker!

Selling Your Home In The Fall

If you are listing your home this autumn remember to clean up, fix up and dress up your outdoor space. First impressions are important. Ensuring your home has great curb appeal this autumn, can have perspective buyers fall in love with your property before they even go inside.

The appearance of the outside of your home can be key to get those home buyers in the door. An attractive exterior, that is well maintained, will help your home stand above the competition.
Here are some key things to consider when you are preparing your home for a fall sale. First, you must clean it up. Then it’s important to fix it up. Lastly, remember to dress it up! These aren’t costly suggestions. In fact, most of them rely more on elbow grease than cash.

Moving Tips to Save Money

Did you know you could spend upwards of $7,000 on a long-distance move? And that cost only factors in the price of materials, hiring movers, and renting a vehicle. There are so many factors that can bump that price much higher.

Moving is stressful enough without having to figure how to save up a huge chunk of money. It shouldn’t matter if you’re moving cross country or down the street; moving shouldn’t put a huge dent in your bank account.

So how do you save cash when you have to move homes? Follow this collection of the best moving tips to save you money no matter where and when you move.