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Remodeling a bathroom may help your home sell faster, but at what cost? Here are some bathroom remodeling projects offering a high-ROI.Many real estate professionals will suggest a bathroom or kitchen remodel as a way to sell a home quicker and for more money. The problem is will the seller get a return on that investment? HomeAdvisor states the average bathroom remodeling project costs about $10,500 and can be as high as $25,000.

A major bathroom remodeling project may be so expensive it may cost the homeowner in the long run. What most homeowners are looking for are relatively inexpensive bathroom renovation projects that offer a high return on investment. Here are some to consider, some can be done by the homeowner, others by a professional.

Paint and Wall Treatments

You don't get a much easier or less expensive upgrade than a fresh coat of paint. Consider selecting a

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Everything You Need to Know About WinterizingDuring the winter months, homes have a way of getting cold and drafty. Chilly temperatures make problems for homeowners for a variety of reasons. Winterizing at this time of year can save homeowners time and money. If you're a homeowner who would like to take care of your property, here's what you can do to protect your home in the winter months.

Install Weatherstripping

Weatherstripping can take many forms, but commonly weatherstripping takes the form of foam strips installed around window and door frames. Weatherstripping closes the gap between the window and door, thus preventing drafts from making rooms uncomfortable when temperatures outside drop.

>Weatherstripping is easy to install, and can be installed by homeowners without

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Avoid These Bad Home ImprovementsHomeowners need to make periodic home improvements to maintain their resale value. Unfortunately, not all projects fit the bill. Some options do not raise the value enough to justify the expense, while others could actually lower the home's value. Homeowners can help to protect their resale value by avoiding these projects in particular.

Consolidating Bedrooms or Bathrooms

The value of the home relates closely to number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Sometimes, people think that they can attract a larger share of buyers by consolidating smaller bedrooms or bathrooms into a larger suite. In homes of a modest size, this could backfire. Shifting from three bedrooms to two, or from two bathrooms to one, may dramatically lower the home's value no

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Looking for a High ROI? Check Out These Kitchen RenovationsSome renovation projects and upgrades improve the aesthetic appeal or functionality of a kitchen, but will do little to earn back their initial cost. West Hillhurst home buyers may be less than enthused with the new upgrade and a seller may be reducing their profit by investing too much on kitchen renovation projects without a high return.

There are multiple factors that will come into play, such as the time that elapses between when the project was completed and when the home is sold. However, there are some home improvement projects that will give as much as a 64 per cent ROI. Learn more about a few kitchen home improvement projects worth the investment today.

Replace Kitchen Windows

Some updates are not obvious eye-catchers but they

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Everything You Need to Know About Selling a Home Without a Real Estate ProfessionalSelling a home without a real estate agent can be a challenge. Many homeowners underestimate how difficult it can be to list their home for sale, market the home to potential buyers and price the home accordingly. If you're a homeowner who would like to sell your home without help from a real estate agent, here's what you need to know.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Pricing A Home Can Be Challenging

Picking a price for their home can be difficult for many homeowners. In fact, many homeowners are tempted to charge too much because of their sentimental attachment to their house, while others just find it hard to judge the value of

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What You Should do to Navigate a Bidding WarA home bidding war can be stressful for home buyers, and getting caught up in the excitement can lead to mistakes. Anyone who is trying to buy a home in a competitive neighborhood should have a game plan for navigating a bidding war. This way, if they find themselves caught up in one, they'll be able to control their spending and hopefully make an offer that will be accepted.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Make the First Offer

One of the easiest ways to win a bidding war is to make a good offer as soon as the home enters the market. Being the first to make an offer on a home usually involves seeing the home first. Home buyers can

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Fact Versus Fiction and Millennial HomebuyersThere are quite a few falsehoods being purveyed about millennial homebuyers, with ‘experts' and armchair statisticians alike purporting to know why this generation is hesitant to buy homes. However, millennials are one of the fastest growing generation of home buyers—far outpacing baby boomers. Here's another dose of reality that debunks three of the most common millennial Lynx Ridge home buying myths.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed mortgage professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Myth: Millennials Hold Too Much Student Loan Debt for Home Buying

The fact is that it's true that about 40 percent of millennials are graduating from college with hefty student loan debt, but this isn't

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Top Home Siding Options Available TodayThere are no hard and fast rules concerning how to choose home siding, and only a homeowner can decide what the best home siding is to suit their taste and budget. However, here are the top six options that are both attractive and resilient that are popular with Canadian Roxboro homeowners today.

Fiber Cement Siding

Highly in demand, fiber cement siding options such as Hardiplank are a bit more costly than similar options like vinyl, but generally considered well worthwhile. The manufacturer's warranty on durable fiber cement siding products are generally 30 years or longer, and this material is resistant to pests, water and fire. There is little to no maintenance needed beyond occasional cleanings and repainting as need or desired. Fiber

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Best Ways to Market a Home to SellMarketing a Canyon Meadows new home can help it sell faster by bringing more buyers to come see it. The more people who express an interest in a home, the more likely the house is to sell for a good price. Sellers who want to ensure that their home is properly marketed can take the following steps.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Stage the Property

Staging a property is one way of making the house more attractive for buyers. There are many different things that a seller can do to stage their property.

Clean

A staged home is a clean home. Usually sellers go to a lot of trouble to make their home extra clean by shampooing the

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All About the Escrow ProcessBuying or selling a home can take some time from the accepted home offer to closing. The time period that occurs after a seller signs a contract to sell their home and before the home has changed ownership is called the "escrow" period. The term "escrow" refers to the neutral third party that holds on to the buyer's earnest money while the arrangements for the home purchase are made. In Canada, this money maybe held by an attorney or a title company. Home buyers should be aware of the escrow period before they start the purchase process, so they'll know what needs to happen when escrow begins.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed mortgage professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

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