You know what the “wow factor” is for any Missouri City home that’s for sale—it’s the extra something that’s highly desirable and unique to the property. It could be a three-story entry hall, or a game room that’s large enough for a pool table and a conversation pit. It might be a home theater with four stepped rows of velvet-upholstered movie house seats. It might be a bricked backyard barbecue arena, with a step-down standing pit which puts the Chef of the day at eye level with the seated … [Read more...]
Deciding if a Sugar Land Fixer-Upper is the Right Deal for You
The Sugar Land fixer-uppers: You know them when you see them—especially when going through the town listings, where their photos probably lack quite the allure of the others. You can also spot them by some cautiously-phrased tipoff language. They are “handyman specials” that are offered “as-is” or that “need attention.” A perplexingly low asking price is a dead giveaway, too. Most often, if, considering the features listed, the number is too good to be true, you’re looking at a … [Read more...]
Is a Houston Fixer Upper Home Right For You?
The idea of buying a Houston fixer-upper home at a greatly reduced price appeals to many people, including first-time buyers. Television remodeling shows offer great ideas and make fixing up an older home appear exciting. For the right couple, a fixer upper can be turned into a beautiful home and a wise investment. For the wrong couple, a fixer upper can drain finances and time resulting in a loss. Are you the type that can deal with all the issues a fixer-upper can present? What Are Your … [Read more...]