Cheryl Bourland's blog

There are many reasons to decide to sell your house, knowing when the time is right is important. Whether you are relocating for work, need a change of scenery or your need for space has changed then the decision to sell never really comes easy. There are extenuating factors that often come into play when making such a big decision.

After moving into a new space you often want to put your own personal touch when it comes to painting your walls. Whether you want to stick with classic colors or make a bold statement with a more striking color you have a clean slate at your fingertips. Deciding what colors you want and where to put them is an important choice. If you plan to be the home for many years you might want to take more risks when it comes to an out of the box idea. However, if you plan on a shorter time in the home sticking with a more neutral color palette might be a wiser decision.  

When you decide to buy a home there are always many questions that you have to ask yourself. Where do I want to buy? How much of a mortgage do I need? What type of home will suit me and my family? This last question can also generate a whole new set of questions to find answers for. You can buy a newer home that is completely updated and has very little needs in terms of work to do. When you decide to invest in a fixer upper then you need to have a whole subset of issues to consider. Here are a few issues that you should mull over if you are planning to invest in such a property.