Archive for November 2011

Homeowners Association pros and cons for Sellers and Buyers

November 14th, 2011 — 11:41am

Selling your home in a community ran by a Homeowners Association can be tricky. Many new home owners are unaware of the intricate rules of the association, and that each association can have their own rules and bi-laws. The property value of the home you’re selling will more than likely be increased by the fact that you belong … more

Vlog: How to manage local info icons

November 11th, 2011 — 12:32pm

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A new addition to TourVista’s apartment websites are these local info icons that show over here on the side bar. The user is able to click on these icons and link out to the appropriate websites. And let me show you how, as the administrator, you can control which icons show and which links they go to.

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America’s 10 best neighborhoods

November 9th, 2011 — 7:57am

MSN.com announces The 10 Best Neighborhoods to live in for 2011

Did your neighborhood make the list?

Highland Park, Birmingham, Ala. The neighborhood was chosen for its public spaces, location, mix of land uses and diversity of housing. “We have everything from apartments that are $400 a month to $1 million houses,” Alison Glascock, president of … more

Commercial software — the kind you sell to other people — is a game of inches

November 8th, 2011 — 6:40am

Every day you make a tiny bit if progress. You make one thing just a smidgen better. A tiny improvement that will barely benefit anyone. One inch.

There are thousands of these tiny things.

It takes a mindset of constant criticism to find them. And as you fix more and more of these little details, as you polish and shape … more

Furry Friends

November 7th, 2011 — 6:15am

If you’re selling a home where pets reside, keep in mind that your potential buyers might not share your same love of furry friends. And its important to not let little things like pet hair, litter odor, or anything get in the way of your sale! What can be done? I’d recommend two stages of clean up.

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Photo Faux Pas?

November 4th, 2011 — 7:51am

Is your home or apartment more cozy than the pictures convey? You have to think… Why are they buying the house? What are they looking for in the house? And do your pictures show the best possible image of your home to buyers? If you’re having trouble with your digital photos, MSN Real Estate has comprised a list of … more

TourVista Blog: Winterize your home

November 2nd, 2011 — 5:28am

The onset of November is a simple, yet stern, reminder to us all of what’s to come. No matter what your state or climate, it’s important to prepare your home for the coming winter months. MSN Real Estate has compiled a list of the top 10 ways to winterize your home. Every one of these steps is … more

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