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  • 5 Feng Shui Deal Breakers for Buyers
    03/01/2006

    Feng shui is an ancient Chinese design philosophy that tries to optimize the flow of energy through any space — a single room, a house, even an office building. Buyers who believe in the principles of feng shui will avoid homes with the following characteristics.

  • Finding Success in the Condo Craze
    02/01/2006

    No longer just a cheaper alternative to the single-family home or a retirement option for boomers, today’s condo market is filled with an ever-expanding array of options.

  • Condominiums: Here to Stay
    12/01/2005

    It’s clear that people aren't buying condos because they are cheaper. Rather, it's a low-maintenance lifestyle choice that will only become more popular—particularly as baby boomers age, experts say.

  • Don't Let Tiny Closets Shut Out Buyers
    12/01/2005

    When your listing is lacking in storage space, you have a big challenge to overcome in order to maximize buyer appeal. Tiny closets and other storage problems are surmountable after you get the sellers’ cooperation.

  • Make Any Room Look Bigger
    10/01/2005

    Just because you’re given small spaces to work with in preparing a home for market doesn’t mean that you’re stuck with them. You can easily make any room look larger or more attractive, according to designers and home stagers who have developed strategies to show off the best features of every room in a house.

  • Tips for an Organized, Safe Garage
    09/01/2005

    Injuries in the garage are more common than you may expect, according to a national study released last month, and most of the mishaps are due to a lack of organization. It makes sense to encourage sellers to get this crucial part of the property in order for showings—a move that will improve safety and make a great impression on potential buyers.

  • Universal Design Comes to Factory-Built Homes
    09/01/2005

    Thanks in part to the aging baby boomer population, universal design is becoming more widespread in new homes—and now, even in factory-built homes.

  • Spot Landscaping Red Flags
    08/01/2005

    Landscape warning signs come in all shapes and sizes, from soil problems and root encroachment to excess moisture, pest infestation, structural instability, erosion, and drainage problems.

  • Making the Case for High-Density Housing
    05/01/2005

    As the U.S. population continues to expand, communities throughout the country are facing a housing crunch. The solution? High-density areas where housing, jobs, retail, and entertainment are all interwoven—creating communities where the emphasis is on walking, not driving, according to the National Multi Housing Council 2004 Annual Report.

  • New Home Trends
    05/01/2005

    Drive by a new-home development today, and you may not see a dramatic difference from one built five years ago. But interiors—and even exteriors to some extent—reflect a changing consumer dynamic.