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9 Things to Check Carefully when House Hunting
Written by: Lankarge/Nahorney for Top Producer
Checklist
1. Kitchen
The most expensive room in the house to remodel is the kitchen. The average kitchen remodel will set you back about $20,000. You'll want to carefully examine the following.
- Cabinets: painted or stained, solid wood or particle board? Know what you're buying. Inexpensive cabinets can easily cost $4,000 for a small kitchen, and that's not including installation.
- Counters: laminate or solid surface? Laminates tend to stain and chip easily. Solid surface counters are more durable. But do you like the color?
- Floor: tile, laminate, or wood? Laminate is the least expensive and is most commonly found it kitchens. Tile is the...
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Top 5 Tips When Buying a House
Look beyond the staging. Many houses can be staged to make the view more aesthetically pleasing for the buyer. A staged home only offers a perspective for potential use, look for functionality of staging if you really like how something is arranged.
Think long-term, what is your ultimate goal with buying this house? Are you planning on renting it out later? If so, then you will want to ask for the Home Owners Association contract to see if it is even permitted to be rented. Also, know your neighborhood demographics and school district. If you are a couple buying a house and planning to have kids in a few years, living in an area consisting of mostly single neighbors might not be what you want. Location is everything when it comes to being in a good school district, make sure the potential home falls in a district that meets your standards.
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Tailgating Fun
Who doesn't enjoy a good tailgate? The fall crisp air and the beautiful foliage makes for a great day anyway, but when combined with football and a couple of hot toddies- it's beyond great!
Realty Exchange will be tailgating for the Marshall Thundering Herd game on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Come and see us! We enjoy meeting new people and staying in touch with our community. Plus, if you're interested in buying or selling real estate, then you will be tailgating at the right place, my friend.
Get the scoop on new property listings first hand from the best realty company in Huntington. Stop by and see us as we cheer on the Thundering Herd! Tailgate will begin at 12pm, at the City National Bank parking lot, on the corner of 20th Street and 3rd Avenue.