A good investment in a renovation should increase the value of your home by at least 50% of what you spent. Before you plan any improvements, understand what adds value to your home.   5 renovations that usually add value Type of improvement Average recovery rate* 1. New or improved kitchens and bathrooms 75-100% 2. Low-cost improvements – Painting, new wallpaper, new... [read more]

In the unfortunate circumstance that a homeowner is past-due on their monthly mortgage payments, they pave the way for a “foreclosure” on their property. In today’s market, banks and other lenders do not turn to foreclosure to take away the homes of homeowners who are in arrears. Instead, they perform a "Power of Sale" which is wholly different from a Foreclosure. What is a Foreclosure? Foreclosures are laborious, grueling, and costly to both the... [read more]