SPECIAL SECTION:
Real Estate
ACADEMY OF PODIATRY
9. SELLING: General Podiatry: Medical & Surgical Treatment of the Foot & Ankle
Make conscious decisions when renovating your home.
While newer will entice potential buyers, be cognizant of what
rooms you update and how you do it. While updated kitchens
will increase the value of your home, be sure to appeal to a wide
range of tastes. A good place to start is with the appliances.
Realtor.com states that homes with stainless steel appliances sell
15 percent faster than those without. Updated bathrooms are
easier to satisfy a wider range of buyers’ desires for luxury, but
be sure to keep the colors neutral. Snyder Hughes Thomas Thomas Brown
Will renovating always increase my resale value?
John M. Jason A. Zach M. Kristin J. Phil W.
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New Laser Therapy
For Fungal Toenails
Diabetic Foot Care
Most Insurances Accepted
10. SELLING:
Let Us Keep You
On Your Toes
Don’t spend earnest money!
Many sellers make the mistake of depositing and spending
earnest money before closing day. If the transaction doesn’t go
through or the buyer pulls out due to repair issues, it is up to the
seller to return the cash. It is recommended to have a real estate
agent or broker hold the deposit. Most buyers’ earnest money
will be held in an escrow account until the closing day, allowing
the money to remain untouched by either party.
Visit “THE FOOT STORE”
in Bethel Park for a large
selection of custom fitted
shoes, diabetic socks
& insoles
Bring this ad in to receive
20% off on selected shoes
FUN FACT:
Get the name and numbers.
Just when you think you’ve checked all the boxes for an easy
sell of your house, take a second look at your address. According
to Zillow, street names and house numbers matter! If you
happen to live at 666 Fanny Hands Lane, you may be out of luck
(however that particular street is in the United Kingdom, so
you should be safe). Innuendo-laden street names tend to not
sell as quickly as something more like Thunder Road. American
numerology says that 666 is bad luck and could decrease the
value of your home by 2-3 percent. Also, steer clear of the
number 4, considered unlucky in Chinese culture. Stick to the
number 8, or include the lucky digits 316 in your asking price!
Before entering the real estate market, educate yourself. The
more you know, the better your chances are for nailing down the
home of your dreams! ■
BETHEL PARK
5841 Library Road
412.831.1515
DORMONT
2882 W. Liberty Ave.
412.531.9990
PETERS TOWNSHIP
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WHITE OAK
1976 Lincoln Way
412.896.8019
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