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Lately, as national home values have continued to rise, area homeowners have had reason to feel a lot more comfortable with the part of their portfolio that Lewes home values represent. You didn’t have to be thinking of buying or selling to welcome the turnaround.

Of course, homeowners don’t need to feel like helpless prisoners of overall trends when it comes to their own home values. Home improvement projects can significantly raise those values. Yet the opposite is possible -- although it rarely happens, in the worst cases, projects gone wrong can actually damage underlying home values!

Here are some important areas to bear in mind when you are evaluating potential contractors. If you make them a part of your interviewing process, the candidates…

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Success in selling Delaware Beach homes can depend on being able to distinguish what is important to buyers from what is not.  Proactive homeowners know that one room usually gets more attention than does any other: the kitchen.

There are many good reasons why this is so (we have discussed them before) -- but one kitchen detail in particular can have a disproportionate impact. It’s a detail that is all too easy to overlook: the condition of the appliances.

Realty Times declares, “Sellers should update their appliances." I don’t think I would go quite that far, but the gist is right. When the appliances look like they deserve their starring role in the main act -- the kitchen -- it indicates a homeowner who has taken pride in their property. To a…

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Lewes Delaware Real Estate has become rather popular of late. Once you have made the decision to purchase your home, your next decision is usually how much you are willing to spend to purchase the home. In deciding on that purchase price one must consider what the costs of owning and maintaining that home will be.

Consider ALL Closing Costs: When calculating your closing costs remember to budget all items not just those associated with the legal work. Remember to include such items as the appraisal, termite, and home inspections. Depending on the location and age of the home other inspections such as radon and lead based paint inspections could be prudent.   

Taxes: While Delaware offers home owners some of the lowest real estate taxes in the country,…

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The first thing to examine when thinking about selling your home is your own attitude. Have you adjusted it to accept that the real estate market is not what it once was? The value of your home is elusive and as valued as it is to you, it may not be worth that to others. You would be wise to know what is on the minds of today’s buyers. Hopefully the list below will help you to gain an edge in today’s marketplace. And please keep Mann & Sons in mind for all your Rehoboth Beach Real Estate needs.

  • Sales Price:  They call it a buyer’s market for a reason. All buyers are looking for and expecting a deal or at least the perception of one. Where location used to rule, sales price has risen to the top of a buyer’s priorities and in general there are a lot of…

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Now is the time to buy! You read and hear it everywhere. Real estate and financial experts agree that today’s housing market certainly favors the buyer. Low interest rates, larger inventories, and affordable prices make buying now very enticing. The question one should ask first though, is buying right for me?

Below is a list of things to consider in making that decision. Owning a home in is a long term financial responsibility and should not be entered into lightly. If you decide to purchase, start off making the first wise decision by using a professional real estate agent. The internet gives buyers unprecedented access to the property listings but you will be much better off to have an agent with your best interest at heart that can advise and assist…

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Morgan Stanley recently reported that the current home ownership is around 59.2%, the lowest since tracking began by the Census Bureau in 1965; however, more than half of Americans are still homeowners. In spite of the downward economy there are numerous benefits to homeownership and purchasing real estate in Rehoboth Beach and elsewhere.

Pride of Ownership: Probably the number one reason people are driven to own their own home. You can make your home a reflection of your taste through design of permanent features, decorating, and landscaping. It’s an investment in your future that provides a sense of security and stability.

Equity: Paying a landlord is like throwing your hard earned money into a roaring fire. It’s gone forever. In exchange for paying…

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Rehoboth Beach Home owners, like everyone else, like to think they are in control of what enters into their homes. The reality is most homes have not been weatherized to ensure that those pesky drafts don’t make an unwelcome entrance. A simple visual inventory can easily identify most problem areas and many can be corrected with caulk, weather stripping, and expandable spray foam. Some areas may require a little more attention and supplies but the investment of both can add up to savings. The good news is anyone can master their domain, keeping away that uninvited winter guest, just by following the guidelines below.

  • Doors & Windows – Gaps are not your friend and can be eliminated with a bead of clear or paintable acrylic later caulk. The larger ones…

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