Should Sisters Buy New or a Fixer Upper?
by Dell Claiborne
My sister and I are considering buying a house together. Which type of house is the better investment? I say it’s a new home. My sister says we should look for an existing house, even a “fixer upper”. Dell, who’s right?
Like everything, there are pros and cons to both. This decision may come [...]
Choosing the Best Home Improvement for Value
by Dell Claiborne
My wife and I are going back and forth about which home project to undertake this year. I want to install a hot tub on our back deck. She says it’s more important to upgrade the appliances in the kitchen. Which home improvement projects in general add the most value to a home?
This [...]
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Understand Timeshares
by Dell Claiborne
What exactly is a timeshare? What are the benefits of owning one? What should I look out for before buying one?
Basically a timeshare is a property that gives multiple owners access to a specific property for a specified time period. That time period is most often a week. The most popular timeshares [...]
Could a Family Feud Bring Down the House?
by Dell Claiborne
My brother and I are equal owners of a home in Southside that is paid for. He wants to mortgage the house for the money. I have refused to agree to this. But can he do so without my knowledge or consent? If so, what can I do to prevent this?
I’m going to [...]
Get Maximum Exposure on Your Listing
by Dell Claiborne
I am selling my home in Randolph. Is it possible to list a property for sale with two different Realtors? With two different companies?
What you must first understand is that when you choose a Realtor to help you with the sale of your home, you are employing the brokerage that Realtor works for, [...]
