Should I Remodel or Sell 'As Is?'

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Only Top 5 Members can provide you with the kind of exclusive information found here in Real Estate Matters - a monthly look at what's really happening in the housing market. It's a privilege to provide you with this important information. Enjoy this monthly e-newsletter, and as always, your feedback is welcomed - call or email any time! This Month's Top Story Should I Remodel or Sell 'As Is' RISMEDIA, Friday, October 07, 2011—This question is a common headache for many homeowners when placing their home on the market. On one hand, a remodel could create a diamond in the rough, and possibly even encourage a faster sale. On another, selling as-is in a competitive market could save months of listing time if priced right. More Top Stories 7 Tips on Finding the Right Neighborhood for You RISMEDIA, Friday, October 07, 2011—A quiet retreat or a bustling ambience? A bus ride away, or walking distance from everything? Finding the right neighborhood for you and your family can be quite a challenge—especially if you are moving into a region with which you are unfamiliar. Home Inspection-What Homeowners Need to Know REM RISMEDIA, Friday, October 07, 2011—If you're in the process of buying or selling a home, you've likely been hearing quite a bit about home inspection. Home inspections play a critical role in providing homeowners with details about what repairs and upgrades need to be made to the home, and supply a more complete understanding of the home's overall condition. How to Affordably Update Your Bathroom RISMEDIA, Friday, October 07, 2011—Though cash flow may be tight for some homeowners this year, you can still rejuvenate and remodel your apartment without breaking the bank account. 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