Ryan Vaught's (rvaught) Blog

June 30, 2009 This is a recent article I found on HGTV's website under the Real Estate section: http://www.hgtv.com/real-estate/10-best-kept-secrets-for-selling-your-home/index.htmlThey are some great, practical tips.  Take one idea, take a couple, take them all if you really want to make your ho...

Monday, June 29Your agent calls to say he is bringing prospective buyers to see your home at 2:00 p.m. You quickly straighten up the house and run the dishwasher. What should you do then? If you have to let them into the house--then take a drive or walk the dog!Many owners think they should linge...

June 23, 2009 Sometimes the need for a move is obvious. For example, if your work requires you to transfer to a new city, you know it is time to relocate to a new home. The impact of other life changes, such as having twins, your last child leaving home, or a big salary increase, may not be so ob...

June 22, 2009 There's no doubt about it--the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the whole house for many prospective buyers. Smart sellers will take a close look at how they can make their kitchen a real asset when it is time to sell.Your kitchen doesn't need to be state-of-the-art to ...

May 21, 2009 Thinking about buying a home in Chico?  If you are familiar with the area or not, here are some more good things to consider when house hunting.  Check yesterdays blog for more things to consider. 3. Type of Housing:Do you see yourself living in a condo, a duplex or a single family h...

May 20, 2009 Thinking about buying a home in Chico?  If you are familiar with the area or not, here are some good things to consider when house hunting: 1. Location, Location, Location:Where do you want to be located in Chico?  Downtown, close to the park, close to the mall, close to relatives, c...

Many people have questions about how the federal housing tax credit for first time homebuyers works.  Here is an answer from http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/faq.php#2 to a popluar question: Is there any way for a home buyer to access the money allocable to the credit sooner than waiti...

 May 7, 2009 Check out this comprehensive list  I found from www.frontdoor.com to get a better idea on how much it will really cost you to sell your house. When selling your home, it pays to look at the complete financial picture so you are ready to deal. Make a list of the costs of selling your ...

May 6, 2009 Getting yourself prepared to purchase a new home takes planning. When you currently own a home and need to sell the current home as well as purchase, the planning of the sale and purchase can be best managed with diligent consideration of the following items: •1.   Realistically prici...

 May 1, 2009 Buyers can be a little cranky on closing day if things go wrong during the walk-through inspection. For example, the sellers' dependable old dishwasher might stop midway through its cycle and the bathroom sink might clog unexpectedly. These situations can create anxiety for the buyer...