Finding a Fixer-Upper
Friday, July 22, 2011 | 2 comments
There are many homes on the market today – which is ideal for people who are looking to buy. With more to choose from, there’s more opportunity to find a good deal.
Fixer-uppers can be found in most communities, even wealthier neighborhoods. Fixer-uppers can be a great deal for someone who doesn’t mind investing a little sweat equity; however, you want to be sure that the house you buy doesn’t have major issues, like structural problems, so a home inspection is essential.
You may want to look at homes that merely need some cosmetic work, like adding new appliances or a fresh coat of paint. In fact, in some instances sellers may offer an allowance to cover all or part of the repair as an incentive to buy.
Whether you are looking for a fixer-upper, new construction, or anything in between, when looking for a home, the best place to start is always with a trusted real estate professional.
I am in Detroit and we are definitely the capital of the depressed housing market. I work Detroit short sales and of course keep VERY busy. It is good that some of us agents have carved out a niche helping home owners in hardship in their time of need.
Great site here. Some like yours cover subjects that cant be present in print. I dont know how we’ve got on Many years ago with just magazines and newspapers.