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A Publication of the Granbury Association of REALTORS April 2014
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832-TOLAR, 5 ACRES! Perfect for large family. 4bd/3½ba, 2 spacious living areas, formal dining, beautiful master suite. Two separate kitchens, great for entertaining, separate guest house, & work shop. Large pecan trees, coastal. Additional acreage available. $369,500 MLS# 12031566
216-BEAUTIFUL like new home in great neighborhood on Fort Worth side. Oversized corner lot. Fenced back yard. Large living area plus sunroom, breakfast bar, fireplace, washer/dryer, and microwave! Includes 1 year warranty! $169,999 MLS# 12082483
405-MAKE OFFER!!! A REAL LAKEHOUSE! JUST OFF MAINBODY! With open concept living/ dining, 2/2/2cp, huge den with tons of glass & fireplace! Additional game room. 15X12 building would be a great guest house. Large dock with huge deck! AWESOME! REDUCED! $199,900 MLS# 12047697
1001-16+ ACRES! Large live oaks, rolling pasture land, fantastic views. Large stock tank, great building site, very private location. $91,674 MLS# 11709150
228-DECORDOVA GOLF COURSE HOME! Tons of updates on this 4/3/2 with oversized golf cart storage. Open living/dining/kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. Huge deck overlooking the golf course! $149,900 MLS# 12087140
419-LAKE FRONT HOME! 2 large oversized lots, huge trees, park-like setting. Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with extra guest suite including extra full bath and kitchen. Oversized garage, room for shop area. Nice neighborhood. Priced to sell. $145,000 MLS# 12087195
264-PICTURE PERFECT! Well cared for 3/2/2 in quiet neighborhood. Open concept living/ dining/kitchen. Breakfast bar, granite countertops, dining with bay window. Split bedrooms, master bath with jetted tub, separate shower. Huge backyard & separate workshop!! $166,000 MLS# 11920294
1029-10.10 ACRES, frontage on Brown Rd. Land is in City limits of Lipan. Sandy loam, large oaks, restricted to site built homes. Plat in office. City water is to the property. Tap fee required. $55,000 MLS# 11948415
294-LARGE FAMILY? This is the perfect home, 5 bedroom, 4 bath, study, large open living area, large kitchen. In ground pool, large corner lot, great trees, circle drive, oversized covered patio. $239,900 MLS# 12050253
401-WATERFRONT ON CANAL, LAGUNA TRES! Excellent location in established neighborhood very close to town, 3 bedroom home with study, large kitchen with island and breakfast bar, large yard and outbuildings. $149,500 MLS# 12067232
600-WIDE OPEN WATERFRONT! Sit on your decks and take in the spectacular views! Darling 2 bedroom mobile, updated, 2 living areas. Rock walls, dock with lift, jet ski lifts & decks over the water. HAVE FUN! $149,900 MLS# 11855839
902-MOVE RIGHT IN!! Very nice 3bd/2ba 17x76 mobile home on 2 lots! Open concept, kitchen with island/bar, split bedrooms. Large deck, detached 2 car garage. START ENJOYING IT TODAY! $39,000 MLS# 12038440
Contents
April 2014
How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House page 14
Spring Cleaning List Page 16
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President’s Column March 2014 —distributed by Texas Association of Realtors
Homebuyers, You Have Work to Do Your homebuying process will likely include a team of people—a mortgage broker or banker, inspector, surveyor, seller and seller’s agent are a few who may be on the list. But even with so many professionals working on your behalf, there are some tasks that will be your responsibility. The first step you take should be to work with a Texas Realtor, a real estate expert who will guide you through every step. Here are a few other ways you can actively participate in your homebuying process. Take care of your credit You should request copies of your credit report every year—especially before you apply for a mortgage. Review the report for any issues or instances of identity theft. These won’t necessarily keep you from securing financing; you’ll just have to get to work clearing them up. If you aren’t sure what to do to improve your credit, ask your Texas Realtor for advice or resources to help you get started. Start with a realistic budget Before you spend too much time looking for your dream home, you should find out exactly how much you can afford to spend. Your mortgage broker or banker will help you determine how much you can afford based on your income, debts and credit history. Your job is to be ready to supply any requested information and to set a price range so your Texas Realtor can find potential properties that fit your budget. Don’t let a missing signature stall the process You may be asked to provide copies of your financial statements, tax records or for your signature on forms. Your job is to provide this information ASAP so the requester can move forward. Being prompt with information is especially important during the final steps leading up to closing. Once you sign a contract on a home, the clock starts ticking on your termination-option period and won’t wait just because you haven’t responded to an email. Learn the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval Pre-qualification is an initial check of your credit based on basic information you share with a lender. Pre-approval is an in-depth look at your finances that includes verifying your income, expenses and credit history. The result is a pre-approval letter stating how much the lender is willing to let you borrow. This tells sellers that you’re serious and have already taken the first steps toward seeking funding. Communicate any concerns with your Texas Realtor If you have questions about what someone is asking of you, speak up. Your Texas Realtor has the knowledge and experience to keep you informed and excited about owning your own home.
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Should You Move or Remodel? By: Dona DeZube Published: August 24, 2010 When your house no longer suits you, you can move or remodel. Find out which big change is the right investment of your housing dollars. Just about everything else—remodeling costs, the hassle of living in a construction zone, or the ability to live happily without one more bathroom--is a personal preference. After all, your home isn’t just your largest investment; it’s also the place where your family lives. 1. Will remodeling make your home better than everyone else’s? To make the right move-or-remodel decision, you have to know: Your home’s value. Easy. Just ask a REALTOR® to estimate it and tell you how it compares with the value of the other homes in your immediate neighborhood. Ask her what she thinks your house will be worth after the improvements, too. Your neighbors’ home value. Hit some open houses. Seeing the inside of area homes will inspire you; help you make good choices about finishes, room sizes, and how much to spend; and, admit it, entertain you. Your remodeling costs. Once you’ve got your renovation vision, get a quote from a home improvement contractor or, if you’re remodeling it yourself, tally the costs of the items on your supplies shopping list. Then add the remodeling costs to the value of your home. If the number you get is more than 10% above the average value of homes in your neighborhood, you’re over-improving and probably won’t be able to sell for what you put into the remodel. Here’s why: No one wants to buy the most expensive home on the block (your home) if they can spend the same money to get a similar home on a block of higher-priced homes. Would you pay $200,000 to live on a block where all the other homes are valued at $100,000? We hope not. Make home improvements that are typical for the neighborhood. Don’t put granite countertops in a trailer, and don’t put laminate countertops in a Trump Tower condo. Your tour of open houses gives you a chance to verify that your planned remodel isn’t an over- or underimprovement for the neighborhood. 2. Do you love where you live? Want to keep your kids in the same school district, but can’t find or afford a bigger, better house? Love the neighbors? Have an easy commute to work? Stay put. If you’ve soured on the traffic, the neighborhood’s crime rate, or the nosy neighbors, move on. 3. Do you have room to expand? If your remodeling plans include increasing the overall size of your home, the size of your lot may be the deciding factor in whether to move or remodel. If you live in a 1,500 sq. ft. ranch on a 3,000 sq. ft. lot, you might be able to add a second story to turn it into a 3,000 sq. ft. twostory, but you’re not likely to add 1,500 sq. ft. at ground level. And if you have a septic tank and well, the location of those will limit how and where you add onto your home (or cost you a bundle to move). 4. Can you afford to move? Consider these moving costs: sale costs for your existing home, shipping your household goods, buying window treatments and possibly furniture for the new house, costs to fix up your existing home before sale, higher utility costs (if your next house is bigger), insurance cost differences, and property taxes. Visit HouseLogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic.com with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
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Exquisite estate home on almost 40 acres. 4-4.5-3 with custom finshes, pro appliances, granite, travertine and views of Comanche Peak. Huge shop with HVAC, auto lifts and room for toys!
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Wide open spaces is what you will find in this 4-2.5-3 home with over 4 acres. Close to town and ready for a new owners touch. Best price around for this much house. Priced to move fast!
Waterfront dream 3-2.5-3 custom touches everywhere including paint, upgraded cabinets, stained driveway and plantation shutters. Backyard oasis with pergola, fireplace and grill. Wow!
Updated country home in excellent Tolar school district 3-2-2 with a study all located on over 8 acres with barn , corrals and a stock pond. Fenced with electric gate. Views!
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One owner home on the main body of Lake Granbury. Very nice open floor plan. With lovely mature trees well groomed landscaping and 2 car garage. Wood floors in both living areas and kitchen. $299,000
Fantastic home conveniently located near Granbury shopping areas. Spacious rooms updated with crown molding, tile floors, new windows, so many updates! Pergola in back yard to enjoy the professionally planted back yard gardens. $180,000
Fantastic 1.6 acre lot on the main body of Lake Granbury in desirable subdivision. Owner has planted many live oak trees to surround your new home. The sea wall is in place. You wont find a better home site on Lake Granbury! $249,000
Seven and one half acres of rural land in Tolar TX. There is an older frame home which was moved to the property in 1979 and an older doublewide which convey. There is a well and septic system. $120,000
Darling three bedroom 2 bath home on the Fort Worth side is neat as a pin and so affordable! $129,000
6113 Laredo Ct DeCordova Austin Stone home on #12 Fairway & a quiet cul de sac. 3/2/2 & a golf cart garage. 2196sqft. Carpet allowance. Low maintenance yard. Fireplace. Kitchen island. Great patio to watch the golfers! $189K 4219 Mojave DeCordova New metal roof, paint & flooring, on DCBEs 165 yd #11 * 4 Bedrooms & LOTS of space * Master & one bed down. 2 BRs, & loft up! Large living area with 16in ceramic tile & WBFB! Bonus room $140K 5124 LaVista DeCordova FOR SALE or Lease. Seller Financing Considered! Main body views from this Townhouse w/ open concept & 3 Masters. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, tiled counters & Kitchen Floors. New Appliances $269K $1350/mo 4506 Cimmaron Trail DeCordova Brick House Lives BIG partly because there is a 350+ sqft sunroom added on the back not included in the sqft. Open concept, new roof, hardwood in dining area. 6ft Privacy Fence. Tile Kitchen & Bath $137,500 4974 Blue Water Possible Seller Financing. New carpet, ceramic tile, large living dining area. Built-in Hutch. New air handler. New paint in and out! Storage buildings w/Electric. Split Bedrooms. Large Deck & Privacy Fence $89,900 5330 Fairway Circle Limestone Home in DCBE on wooded lot! 60 year old Oak hardwood on this 4BR 3 Bath Home with 4,166 sqft * 3 FP * Gourmet Kitchen * Master open to sunroom * Huge Master up & Master Bath & Office-bookcases & 3 FP $250K
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#45043 Brick home built in 2007 on over 1/2 acre with trees. 1608 sq.ft. 3/2/2 with split bedrooms. Kitchen has granite, island, and breakfast area. + Dining Area. Nearly new wood flooring. Fenced yard and storage building. A few blocks off 377 on Ft. Worth side of Granbury. $124,500
#18003 2.04 Acres at corner of S Hwy 281 & Airport Rd in Stephenville. Building is 2700 sq.ft. with wheelchair ramps, 2 meeting rooms, 2 offices, 2 restrooms, and kitchen. Original structure was WWI Stephenville Barracks #588, which was moved to this site, approx. 1956. Property has many usage possibilities at this busy intersection. $220,000
#15003 Brick custom home on large cul-de-sac lot. Open Living with fireplace. Formal Dining. Split bedrooms. Crown molding & decorative lighting. Master bath has big corner soaking tub + separate shower. Oversized garage. Room for a pool in huge yard. Sprinkler system in front. Desirable neighborhood convenient to town. $144,900
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17+/BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL ACRES. Lots of trees, access from two county roads. Glen Rose ISD. Minutes from Rough Creek Lodge and Fossil Rim. Peaceful country living! Possible owner finance. $135,000
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203-MISTY MEADOWS DEAL! 3/2/2 with fenced back yard and storage building. $3,000 flooring allowance. $2000 painting allowance. Walking distance to schools. $99,900 MLS# 12020836
406-BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT HOME with split bedrooms and many special features. Large master bedroom with split vanities in the master bath. Gas fireplace and cooktop. Nice shady trees make this home special. $298,500 MLS# 12066714
834-BRING YOUR HORSES! 10 acres, Tolar schools. Custom built brick 3/2/2 with study, large open living area, laminate floors, great kitchen. 24X80 horse barn with tack room, hay barn, working pens, and turn out pens. Ready for you to turn out horses. $279,500 MLS# 12016906
609-WATERFRONT!!! Great weekender or full time! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, split bedrooms, open concept. Large covered tree shaded deck. Retaining wall, boat dock with lift. COME ON DOWN! $89,500 MLS# 11836655
209-FANTASTIC newly renovated 3/2/2 in Indian Harbor. The upgrades are just awesome with new wood floors, carpet, paint, bathroom updates, fireplace and huge backyard. Don’t miss it! PRICE REDUCED $134,500 MLS# 12031597
215-WELCOME TO ELEGANCE!!! 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths with POOL on SPECTACULAR GOLF COURSE LOT!! Gourmet kitchen with island and granite counters. Unmatched views of water, fairways and greens! MAKE OFFER! $399,500 MLS# 12080907
404-WATERFRONT - 2 BLKS. FROM SQUARE & ADJACENT TO CITY BEACH. Small condo, 1BR/2BA, great weekender or investment. WB fireplace, great view from balcony/covered patio. $114,900 CALL EVEYLN MLS# 12092374
813-BRING YOUR HORSES! Modular home with 16.2 acres. Beautiful view on top of hill. Fenced and cross-fenced with 5 stall barn and arena. Pond. Also small mobile on property. 14 acres in Ag. - save on taxes! $199,999 MLS# 12062160
251-HISTORIC GRANBURY!! 3br, 2ba on quiet street close to square. Open concept living, dining, kitchen. Split bedrooms. Great outdoor living area on shady deck. 2 car garage too! $219,500 MLS# 11952052
810-RANCH STYLE 6+ ACRES. Custom built in 2008, stone, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, stained concrete floors, vaulted ceilings, large covered patio. 30X50 work shop on slab, large trees, Tolar schools. $289,500 MLS# 11960375
224-CHARMING BRICK HOME ON A LARGE LOT. Great floor plan with split bedrooms and formal dining. Very nice large kitchen with pretty granite counter tops. Nice fireplace and a workshop. All on a quiet cul-de-sac. $144,900 MLS#12078821
602-GREAT HOME FOR LAKE LIVING! Big 3bd/2ba on Lake Granbury canal. Carport, workshop, large covered porch, rock front porch, sea wall, many trees, and much more! A must see home. $119,900 MLS# 12031780
268-DECORDOVA BEND, recently updated! Wood floors, granite kitchen tops, beautifully decorated. You can move in and start enjoying this spacious 3/2/2, surrounded by large oak trees. Great location, and priced to sell. $167,500 MLS# 12004668
230-BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME IN DCBE. Nice granite in kitchen and wet bar, with double ovens. Community boat dock with two slips. Pretty pool, landscaped yard with circular drive & oversized 2 car garage. Nice open floor plan. Transfer fees to be paid at this price. $249,900 MLS# 12088730
208-PECAN PLANTATION IMMACULATE GROUND FLOOR CONDO. Overlooks pool & golf course. Living room w/wood burning fireplace & master suite w/French doors to big covered porch. Separate golf cart garage & covered parking. Fresh paint. $75,000 MLS# 11922762
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414-LUXURY HOME IN DECORDOVA BEND ESTATES on deep water, soaring ceilings, exquisite finishout. Screened porches, walkout basement, double boat dock with swim platform. Guest house at water’s edge. $765,000 MLS# 11915646
289-GOLF COURSE HOME, PECAN PLANTATION! Recently updated, custom built 4/3.5/3, 2 dining, 2 living areas, master & guest bedroom downstairs, great kitchen w/granite. Luxurious master suite. Beautifully landscaped, fantastic view of golf course. $299,500 MLS# 12043352
232-FOUR BEDROOM, 2.5 BATHS on just under an acre. Bring your horse. Large oak trees, great view and location. Custom home built in 2006. Stone fireplace, fantastic kitchen with island and breakfast bar. Large covered patio. $189,900 MLS# 12094615
243-IMMACULATE 3/2/2 ON OVER 3/4 ACRE FENCED LOT ON FT WORTH SIDE!! Open concept living/formal dining. Great kitchen w/ breakfast area. Fireplace, wood blinds, 2 storage buildings + above ground pool. DON’T WAIT!!! $149,500 MLS# 12050302
400-GREAT PLACE FOR ENTERTAINING! Neat & clean. Great yard & new boat dock, lift & retaining wall. Enjoy all the amenities of Indian Harbor: Gated patrolled security, swimming pool, clubhouse, marina. Furniture & appliances go with house. $205,000 MLS# 12049630
408-UPDATED LAKE HOME! Located just off the main body, in Laguna Tres Estates. New hardwood floors, 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, plus extra guest quarters with separate access, perfect for family member or office. Large oak trees, boat house, very private. $369,900 MLS# 12098565
226-NICE FRAME HOUSE in great neighborhood on 2 lots on the Ft. Worth side of town with a carport and trees. Come see today! $79,000 MLS# 11934111
220-NEW PECAN BEAUTY! Fabulous 3-2½-3 New construction! Split bedrooms, formal dining, study, gourmet kitchen with granite. GATED SUBDIVISION!! $262,000 MLS# 12085224
802-IMMACULATE 4bd/2½ba home on 3 acres!!! Open concept living/dining with breakfast bar. Study/office. Outside kitchen, bar & shower. Large patio w/pergola. Fenced/cross fenced. 16X12 outside building with A/C & heat for office/shop. 12X24 2 stall stable + 10X6 tool shed. $265,000 MLS# 12079009
219-NEW HOME IN EXCLUSIVE PECAN PLANTATION! Fabulous 3-2½3, formal dining, study, open concept. Split bedrooms. Gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, stainless appliances. Tons more! All on quiet street. $238,900 MLS# 12085434
293-NEW ROOF - NEW FLOORING - NEW PAINT. Charming brick house in a very nice waterfront neighborhood on the Ft. Worth side. 3/2/2 with split bedrooms. Enclosed porch filled with windows. WBFP. Ample storage. No city taxes. In pristine shape. Boat ramp access. $132,900 MLS# 12064621
418-REALLY GREAT DEAL ON LAKE GRANBURY! 3/2/2 brick home in Port Ridglea on the Ft Worth side of town on a cul-de-sac. Easy access in a quiet subdivision. Covered deck, rock retaining wall and a nice yard. $130,000 MLS# 11935000
409-GREAT WEEKENDER ON FT WORTH SIDE! Nice dock and deck on good water in great neighborhood of nice homes. Stay the weekend or build larger and stay a lifetime! $110,000 MLS# 11854392
223-STUNNING UPDATES IN PRESTIGIOUS PECAN PLANTATION! 3/2/2 with formal dining and office/study. Just inside back gate with easy access to all amenities! MOVE IN READY! HURRY! $141,900 MLS# 12100100
280-DOWNSTAIRS UNIT FOR EASY ACCESS. Enjoy a carefree Pecan Plantation lifestyle without all the upkeep. Easy walking distance to clubhouse for dinner or golf. New carpet, paint, appliances. A great get-a-way or carefree permanent living. $54,000 MLS# 11938498
How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House
By: G. M. Filisko Published: August 24, 2010 When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. 1. Decide what you can do yourself TV remodeling shows make home improvement work look like a snap. In the real world, attempting a difficult remodeling job that you don’t know how to do will take longer than you think and can lead to less-than-professional results that won’t increase the value of your fixer-upper house. Do you really have the skills to do it? Some tasks, like stripping wallpaper and painting, are relatively easy. Others, like electrical work, can be dangerous when done by amateurs. Do you really have the time and desire to do it? Can you take time off work to renovate your fixer-upper house? If not, will you be stressed out by living in a work zone for months while you complete projects on the weekends?
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2. Price the cost of repairs and remodeling before you make an offer Get your contractor into the house to do a walk-through, so he can give you a written cost estimate on the tasks he’s going to do. If you’re doing the work yourself, price the supplies. Either way, tack on 10% to 20% to cover unforeseen problems that often arise with a fixer-upper house. 3. Check permit costs Ask local officials if the work you’re going to do requires a permit and how much that permit costs. Doing work without a permit may save money, but it’ll cause problems when you resell your home. Decide if you want to get the permits yourself or have the contractor arrange for them. Getting permits can be time-consuming and frustrating. Inspectors may force you to do additional work, or change the way you want to do a project, before they give you the permit. Factor the time and aggravation of permits into your plans. 4. Doublecheck pricing on structural work If your fixer-upper home needs major structural work, hire a structural engineer for $500 to $700 to inspect the home before you put in an offer so you can be confident you’ve uncovered and conservatively budgeted for the full extent of the problems. Get written estimates for repairs before you commit to buying a home with structural issues. Don’t purchase a home that needs major structural work unless: You’re getting it at a steep discount You’re sure you’ve uncovered the extent of the problem You know the problem can be fixed You have a binding written estimate for the repairs 5. Check the cost of financing Be sure you have enough money for a downpayment, closing costs, and repairs without draining your savings.
Consider the Federal Housing Administration’s Section 203(k) program, which is designed to help home owners who are purchasing or refinancing a home that needs rehabilitation. The program wraps the purchase/refinance and rehabilitation costs into a single mortgage. To qualify for the loan, the total value of the property must fall within the FHA mortgage limit for your area, as with other FHA loans. A streamlined 203(k) program provides an additional amount for rehabilitation, up to $35,000, on top of an existing mortgage. It’s a simpler process than obtaining the standard 203(k). 6. Calculate your fair purchase offer Take the fair market value of the property (what it would be worth if it were in good condition and remodeled to current tastes) and subtract the upgrade and repair costs. For example: Your target fixer-upper house has a 1960s kitchen, metallic wallpaper, shag carpet, and high levels of radon in the basement. Your comparison house, in the same subdivision, sold last month for $200,000. That house had a newer kitchen, no wallpaper, was recently recarpeted, and has a radon mitigation system in its basement. The cost to remodel the kitchen, remove the wallpaper, carpet the house, and put in a radon mitigation system is $40,000. Your bid for the house should be $160,000. Ask your real estate agent if it’s a good idea to share your cost estimates with the sellers, to prove your offer is fair. 7. Include inspection contingencies in your offer Don’t rely on your friends or your contractor to eyeball your fixerupper house. Hire pros to do common inspections like: Home inspection. This is key in a fixer-upper assessment. The home inspector will uncover hidden issues in need of replacement or repair. You may know you want to replace those 1970s kitchen cabinets, but the home inspector has a meter that will detect the water leak behind them. Radon, mold, lead-based paint Septic and well Pest
If you’re planning to fund the repairs with a home equity or home improvement loan:
Most home inspection contingencies let you go back to the sellers and ask them to do the repairs, or give you cash at closing to pay for the repairs. The seller can also opt to simply back out of the deal, as can you, if the inspection turns up something you don’t want to deal with.
Get yourself pre-approved for both loans before you make an offer.
If that happens, this isn’t the right fixer-upper house for you. Go back to the top of this list and start again.
Make the deal contingent on getting both the purchase money loan and the renovation money loan, so you’re not forced to close the sale when you have no loan to fix the house.
Visit HouseLogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from HouseLogic.com with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
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Spring Cleaning List By: Lara Edge
as you go to make re-installing them a breeze.
Published: April 20, 2012
Shelves: Remove all items from
Don’t you just love that feeling you get
shelves, and dust both the items and the
when you check items off a list? Get
shelves.
that adrenaline going with our spring cleaning list.
TIP: Use museum putty to secure items that tend to fall over, especially if you live
Before you begin: Turn up the tunes with our Spotify spring cleaning playlist. Now you’re ready to tackle your spring cleaning list:
in earthquake-prone areas.
Driveway: Use a pressure washer to give your driveway
Walls: Dust your walls with your vacuum brush attach-
(and garage floor) a good cleaning. It’s amazing what a difference a
walls by patching holes and dings and touching up paint.
TIP: Try using Coke or Pepsi to remove oil and grease stains. It’ll take
sparkling driveway makes to your home’s curb appeal.
ment, then clean using an all-purpose cleaner and rinse. Repair your a little elbow grease, too, but the acidity of dark colas helps remove TIP: Don’t use a spray cleaner, which will only leave streaks on your
oil stains, as well as other tough stains, such as rust.
walls. Soak a cloth in cleaner, then wipe. To rinse, follow up with a
Siding: Using warm, soapy water and a soft-bristled brush
clean cloth soaked in plain water.
Baseboards: Dust with a microfiber cloth or use your
attached to a long handle, clean your home in sections small enough
and wipe clean.
TIP: Pressure washers can make the job go easier, but if you’re a
to keep soapy water from drying before you can rinse.
vacuum brush attachment, then spray with an all-purpose cleaner
power-washer newbie, you risk stripping off paint or damaging your TIP: Clean your baseboards after you clean your floors since cleaning
siding. Try one of the newer, lighter, electric power washers, which
floors tends to kick debris up onto baseboards.
are easier to handle, or stick with the old-fashioned method. Either
Windows: Use a microfiber cloth soaked in a solution of
way, wash from the bottom up to help prevent streaking.
¼ cup vinegar, ¼ to ½ teaspoon dish soap, and 2 cups water.
Upholstery: Vacuum your sofas and chairs. Spot clean or steam clean as needed. Freshen dusty pillows, throws, and cur-
TIP: Don’t be tempted to use more vinegar. Too much can make
tains by tossing them in the dryer on low or no heat. Or, take them
windows appear cloudy.
outside on a nice day to fluff and bask in the sun as an energy-saving
Window screens: To deep clean your window
alternative.
screens, you should remove them. Place outside on a tarp or other
TIP: To spot clean, use “whipped detergent” -- a mixture of half dish
clean waterproof surface, then use a garden hose, an all-purpose
soap and half water. Beat to a froth. Soak a cloth in the mixture,
cleaner, and a soft brush (gently on the screen) to clean. Repair any
wash the stain, then rinse with a cloth soaked in fresh water.
torn window screens.
Ceiling fans: Spray the inside of an old pillowcase
TIP: When removing your screens and hardware, label their location
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with cleaning solution, then slip the bag over each blade and wipe
clean. TIP: Before you go up a ladder to clean your ceiling fan, check to see if the fan is turning in the right direction to keep your home cool. If you feel a breeze underneath the blades when turned on, your fan is set for summer. If you don’t feel a breeze, change the direction.
Air conditioners: Change your air condi-
tioner filter, or clean it by soaking it in a vinegar-and-water solution for 1 to 4 hours (depending on how long it’s been since you last
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