We always think about energy conservation whenever “green home” is mentioned. Using better insulation and buying energy efficient appliances would contribute to the idea of a greener home. How about installing solar panels? What is that going to do the resale value of your home?
Researchers in the US are trying to figure out how solar panels impact the housing market. It turned out that it is a quite tough question to pin down.
Hey, there is nothing wrong to have open house during the Christmas holiday season. People would probably have more time to look around and chat with the vendor. They would be more relaxed and all that festive spirit around also may help create the right atmosphere for easier negotiating process.
Still, having to market and sell your home during the holiday season could be tricky. Do you have to do certain things differently? That is why the marketing gurus of Royal LePage have come up with some advice to homeowners who are selling during this time of the year.
How low? The price of housing in Canada I mean. There is no easy answer, because housing prices vary significantly from province to province. The Canadian Real Estate Board reports monthly on the number of sales and average prices for the main cities, but just looking at those numbers seems to tell part of the story.
While trying to understand evolving trends in our housing market I came across an interesting table on Brian Ripley’s blog. It tracks not only current prices, but also the damage the recent financial crises have inflicted on the housing market.
Often when discuss a home improvement project we focus on achieving more convenience, better functionality or improved look of the house. Such an approach may lead to spending money on things that do little to increase the value of the home itself.
What kind of remodeling projects add to the value of your home and what are better to avoid spending money on? MySpendingPlan.com has compiled a good list of things to do and things not to do when it comes to remodeling: