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Tips to improving your homes value

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  Grant Trevithick Carrollton real estate investor here with another pro tip. Today we are going to be talking about some of the top cost-effective home improvements that you can make that will add value to the price of your home. Remodel Your Kitchen Buyers look most carefully at kitchens and bathrooms, so you should, too. You can recoup 82 percent of a minor kitchen remodel and 74 percent of a major kitchen remodel. If you’re selling soon, don’t overspend on your kitchen. You may be able to do a couple of relatively minor fixes, such as replacing the appliances and painting the cabinets, or just replacing the counters with granite to garner a good offer. Update Your Bathroom While a full, upscale bathroom remodel project can cost over $50,000, but you can make cost-effective minor upgrades. Get a 73 percent return on your investment with these bathroom upgrades: Replace your fixtures and your mirror, repaint the space and jazz it up with some crown molding (depending on your home...

Grant Trevithick Carrollton Real Estate Investor Shares a Pro Tip on buying a house in Texas

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  Grant Trevithick Carrollton real estate investor here to share another pro tip with you.... If your looking for homes in Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Carrollton, Grapevine, or other locations in Texas then these are going to be perfect for you. Like any big project, a successful homebuying experience is all about getting the details right from start to finish. These tips for first-time homebuyers will help you navigate the process, save money and close the deal. We organized them into four categories: Preparing to buy tips. Mortgage selection tips. Home shopping tips. Home purchasing tips. Preparing to buy tips 1. Start saving early Here are the main costs to consider when saving for a home: Down payment: Your down payment requirement will depend on the type of mortgage you choose and the lender. Some conventional loans aimed at first-time homebuyers with excellent credit allow as little as 3% down . But even a small down payment can be challenging to save. For example, a 3% down...