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Out of Date Real
Estate
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As with any other possession, whether
it's clothing or cars, there are trends in real estate that come and
go. These trends eventually make their way down through the levels of
home ownership, and mark a property as "clearly hot" or "clearly not."
If you're planning on selling or buying, it might be wise to take a
look at current "out" trends such as these.
First of all, swimming pools? Not such a big deal anymore. More home
buyers today are thrilled with a huge backyard, and not as thrilled
with the fact that it's taken up by a huge tiled pool. Although once
the symbol of opulent luxury, a swimming pool in the backyard nowadays
tends to label your property. It makes it suitable for a certain type
of buyer- and the right buyer may very well pay big bucks for it- but
it can take away from the general market appeal of a home. Today's family
wants a big yard with lots of potential for landscaping, jungle gyms,
or gardens; and an inset swimming pool removes that potential.
Another trend that is suddenly disappearing from the market is the age-old
trend of bay windows. These high-maintenance windows, while beautiful
from both inside and out, can be a negative on today's market. That
doesn't mean having one will lower your property value, but if you're
considering installing one, you might want to think again. The more
glass in a window, the more likely it is to break, be broken into, and
leak warm air during the cold months. If you have a bay window, make
sure it's properly sealed and has good insulation, and try to plate
it with the heaviest glass you can afford.
Another "trend" on its way out, although it's so old it can hardly be
called a trend, is carpeting. Home owners today are conscious of the
fact that carpet styles come and go, but wood floors will always remain.
Carpeted rooms require more maintenance than wood floors, and cost more
money; a carpet wears out and goes out of style much more quickly than
a wood floor. If your house has carpet over floors that you'd just as
soon not expose, installing wood floors for the sake of higher property
value can be a tremendous expense. In that case, the shrewd home seller
may simply choose to re-carpet. If you go this direction, make sure
to pick a durable carpet that wears well and doesn't adhere to any particular
style.
Whether you're buying, selling, or building, the best advice is to keep
an eye open for what's popular today, and use those trends as starting
points when it comes to making decisions about your house. Each property
is different, and each home owner has his own sense of style. In the
end, regardless of trends, it all boils down to what works for the home,
as well as for the people living inside it.
About The Author:
Peter Dobler is a veteran in the IT business. His passion for experimenting
with new internet marketing strategies leads him to explore new niche
markets.
Read more about his experience with real estate; visit
http://real-estate.online-business-idea.com
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