http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com Blog for home buying & selling tips on the Kenai Peninsula Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:00:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What Stays vs. What Goes? When selling your home there always seems to be some confusion about what stays and what goes in regards to fixtures and items in the house.  Does the refrigerator & washer/dryer stay, what about the fancy chandelier and the new curtains & blinds we bought?  As ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/11/14/sellers-tip-23-what-stays-vs-what-goes/ Buying During the winter. Buying a home during the winter months isn’t without its challenges, but also has its advantages.  When buying during the winter there will be less competition from other buyers, since this isn’t the peak buying season, and you will be less likely to get into a bidding war ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/11/07/buyers-tip-23-buying-during-the-winter/ Daylight Savings ends. It’s time to fall backwards again.  At least time it’s to set our clocks back for daylight saving which ends on November 2nd this year.  While you are setting your clocks back, it’s also a good time to catch up on other maintenance items that are often overlooked.  ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/10/31/sellers-tip-22-daylight-saving-ends/ Selling During the Winter It appears that winter is finally here to stay as the white stuff keeps falling.  Selling your home during the winter takes a little more preparation than during the summer months.  It’s very important to keep your walkway  clear of snow and ice both, for appearances and ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/10/17/sellers-tip-21-selling-during-the-winter/ Common Buyers Mistakes Before closing on your new home, avoid these pitfalls that could derail your home purchase.  Buying big ticket items such as a new car or boat could knock your income to debt ratio out of acceptable range and jeopardize your loan.  Changing jobs before everything is completed can also ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/10/10/buyers-tip-21-common-buyers-mistakes/ Let the light in! Open up your curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible when having a showing.  Also replace any broken or burnt out light bulbs you have been neglecting.  Consider upgrading to newer energy efficient compact florescent bulbs and replace with the highest ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/10/03/sellers-tip-20-let-the-light-in/ When do I get the Keys? One of the most frequent questions I get about the home buying process is “when do I get the keys?”  This isn’t a simple question and can have several different answers depending on what was negotiated in your purchase & sale contract.  Often times ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/09/26/buyers-tip-20-when-do-i-get-the-keys/ Is your Kitchen Ready? When buyers are looking at your home your kitchen will be under strict scrutiny.  In today’s homes the kitchen has become a focal point for gatherings and entertaining.  Is your kitchen up for the challenge?  Starting with your counter tops, anything that you haven’t used it in the ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/09/19/sellers-tip-19-is-your-kitchen-ready/ Moving with Pets Our pets are often overlooked when moving and it can be very hard on them .  Here are some tips for making the move as stress free for them as possible.  If your pets are use to a schedule, try to keep the same schedule as much as possible.  If moving a ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/09/12/buyers-tip-19-moving-with-pets/ Fall Maintenance Tips A key to protecting the investment you’ve made in your home is by following a regular maintenance schedule. By performing preventative maintenance on an on-going basis, you’ll avoid many of the big ticket repair items that can lower the value of your home.   With winter fast approaching, now is ... http://www.homebuyingsellingtips.com/2008/09/05/sellers-tip-18-fall-maintenance-tips/