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Check out the “before” and “after” kitchen photos this month, learn more about the current trends in the local real estate market, catch a glimpse of summer fun in the photo of the month and visit Webb Bridge Park in this issue.

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View “before” and “after” photos of changes made to stage living spaces. Get an introduction to a local tree specialist and enjoy affordable tips on helping your offspring decorate their first apartment or dorm in this bi-monthly issue.

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Gather tips for preparing your home for sale, stage your home from the outside in and get resources for kitchen revamps in this bi-monthly issue.

In the current market, appraisers are catching quite a bit of heat from lenders. As the foreclosure rate is escalating, appraisers are being forced to take a more conservative stance in valuations.

What does this mean to you as a homeowner?
If you have a home in “average” condition and your home’s value is near the average price for a home of its size in the neighborhood, you should be fine when selling. The problems often come when you have a home that does not have recent comparable sales in the neighborhood to support your price. Homes that are trying to set the highest sales price for a neighborhood are facing tough times getting supporting valuations from appraisers.

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There are many choices for home buyers right now. The market isn’t as easy for sellers as it was at this time last year.

An agent should provide homeowners with all the best skills to present, showcase and sell their home. There is no crime in not possessing all the skills. However, if the agent doesn’t have them, they should find someone to provide what you need.

For instance, using a website to promote your property is essential. Over 80% of potential buyers use the Internet during their search process. If your agent isn’t putting your home on the web immediately, you are losing potential buyers. Read the rest of this entry »