by Alicia | Jul 31, 2009 | Tips and Ideas
Looking to take your home’s appeal past the curb? Though most home sellers opt to upgrade their homes in a visual sense, they can also score interested home buyers by going beyond the first impression. Home accessories, such as tankless water heaters, may not appear...
by Carrie | Jul 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Earlier this year, the Buy Owner Blog covered one of the most important incentives for buyers in 2009: the tax credit for first-time home buyers. Those who had purchased their first home before July 1, 2009 would have been able to take advantage of a federal tax...
by Carrie | Jul 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
Chicago summers can get pretty hot, but the Windy City has seen its fair share of cooler afternoons during the 2009 season. The balmy days allow you to swim and play under a warm sun or prompt you to retreat into an air-conditioned museum or shop. The milder nights...
by Carrie | Jul 26, 2009 | Tips and Ideas
Do individual features make or break the sale of your home? Take swimming pools, for example. Buyers shopping for a house in a warm climate may shriek with excitement when they see you have a swimming pool in your backyard. They’ll be able to keep cool on a hot day....
by Shanna | Jul 24, 2009 | Tips and Ideas
Perhaps the joys of home ownership seem most evident in summer, when the days are long and the sun is high. Whether you’re hosting backyard barbecues or sitting on the porch with friends after dinner, summer gives you the chance to make the most of your residence and...