Author: Jb Buys Houses

4 Tips for Refinishing Your Basement

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You probably have an idea of your perfect basement fixed in your head, but there are many decisions that go into achieving the space you’re envisioning. What are some commonly overlooked dos and don’ts that you should know before you begin to finish or refinish your basement? 1. Assess Structural Issues Before You Begin If … Continued

Choosing Today’s Hardwood Flooring

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Dark and glamorous – no hard decisions here. As a house flipper, ensuring my renovated properties look great is very important to me. I love walking into homes with hardwood floors. From bamboo to cork to parquet, oak, pine, and mahogany, wood floors give an immediate feeling of quality and luxury. There are seemingly endless … Continued

What is Market Value vs Assessed Value in Rhode Island

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When it’s time to sell your Rhode Island home, there can be some confusion when determining the value. If you REALLY want to know what it is worth, you can pay to have an appraisal done. An agent should be able to provide you with detailed CMA reports, letting you know what is going on … Continued

Should You Lend To Your House Buyer with Seller Financing?

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Question: My husband and I plan to enter a continuing care retirement home next year. We have certificates of deposit maturing next year which will be enough to pay the home’s initial “upstart” fee, and we have paid off our home mortgage. We believe we can sell our present home for approximately $500,000. Several people … Continued

What It REALLY Costs To Sell Your Home in Rhode Island

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Listing your home isn’t free. There are costs, chores and a lot of work that goes into getting your home ready for the market. Before you list your home, think about the time, energy and money that go into it. If you have a direct buyer, with a great offer, it is often preferred to … Continued

7 Easy DIY Updates You Can Do Over The Weekend

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House giving you a little of the sad face? You don’t have to overhaul the whole thing to make it feel fresh. Nor do you have to take out a new loan. With a little effort and a few bucks, you can breathe some new air into your home this weekend. Redo your floors Not … Continued

Costs of Listing With An Agent in Rhode Island

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When selling your Rhode Island home, don’t rush into signing with an agent until you run some numbers and learn about all of your options. There are many costs of listing with an agent, sometimes a direct sell is a more lucrative choice. Educate yourself on all scenarios before you sign a listing agreement that binds … Continued