Oct 10th 2011 1:00PM
It's a historic home (though by dubious standards), and it's for sale: It's where federal wiretaps recorded the governor of Illinois discussing how to profit from an appointment to President Obama's old Senate seat. It recently went on the market for just over $1 million -- about half a million less than he was... Continue Reading »
Apr 12th 2011 12:30PM
The shooting death of an Iowa real estate agent during a model-home showing raises safety concerns for other agents and even for-sale-by-owner sellers. Ashley Okland, a 27-year-old Realtor with Iowa Realty, died at a hospital Friday evening after receiving two gunshot wounds that afternoon in the model townhome at Stone... Continue Reading »
Mar 23rd 2011 5:16PM
When Ed Kelly got a job in Chicago, he and wife Katie had little time to sell their house in Atlanta. They had to pack up and move, fast. They regretted having to take their furniture, knowing it would be harder to sell their home empty. So they thought the best thing to do would be to rent furniture for home staging.... Continue Reading »
Mar 21st 2011 6:00PM
Putting your house on the market this spring? You'll need to polish it up. Some homeowners consider expensive improvements like new bathrooms, siding and more, but something as easy as painting can give you the best return on investment. "A fresh coat of paint is one of the first things buyers notice," says home staging... Continue Reading »
Feb 18th 2011 3:32PM
Do you really need a real estate agent to sell your house? Fans of the For Sale by Owner (FSBO) approach say no. But here is a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of going the For Sale by Owner route. Matthew Peters and his wife, Fiona, had two FSBO home sales under their belt, so they naturally opted for the... Continue Reading »
