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Pottsboro Home Improvement


Don't change the general architecture of the home, and make sure that renovations match. For example, a modern steel door doesn't belong on a ranch house built in the 1970s. Be aware of the features in Pottsboro.

Do it Yourself?
Be extremely confident you're capable of taking on a project before trying to do it yourself. When it comes time to sell your Pottsboro home, believe me buyers can and do spot all the signs of amateur work and they discount their offer accordingly.


Building Pottsboro Home Equity


As a Pottsboro homeowner you have the right to pay more towards the principle loan amount each month. Let’s say your monthly payment is $700.00 a month and $100.00 a month is being applied to the principle. If you choose to pay $900.00 instead of $700.00, the $200.00 overage will be applied entirely to the principle. Thus, instead of gaining $1,200.00 a year in Pottsboro home equity, you gain $3,600.00.

The only factor being considered here is Home Equity. In individual cases it may be wiser to invest than to pre-pay your home loan. It also may be wiser to pay off high-interest, non-deductible loans before considering your Pottsboro home equity building options. Your financial advisor is the one to consult for these matters. If you would like up-to-the-minute information about Pottsboro home appreciation values in your area, please call or E-mail me today.



Buying a Pottsboro Fixer-Upper


Finding the right Pottsboro fixer upper often involves finding a seller who is in financial difficulty and wants to sell in order to protect their credit or to avoid foreclosure. Various government agencies such as VA, HUD, IRS and others offer homes in foreclosure for sale and these homes can make excellent fixer-uppers. Bank owned properties known as REOs, real estate owned, offer good opportunities since financial institutions want to eliminate their real estate holdings by selling foreclosures quickly.

Join my network of Pottsboro buyers looking for specific types of properties. Call or Email me today.


Green Remodeling Your Pottsboro


If you are planning to remodel your Pottsboro, keep home resale in mind and consider going green. Green remodeling is becoming more popular as homeowners consider health issues, skyrocketing energy costs and Earth’s natural resources. And, when it comes time to sell your home, your energy efficient and Earth saving remodeling may help you sell your Pottsboro quickly and for top dollar.


Green Remodeling Your Pottsboro


Reduced material waste and resource conservation. When remodeling your Pottsboro, there is often a large amount of construction waste: 136 million tons of waste annually, or about 20% of the waste in landfills, according to the EPA.

If you are planning to remodel your Pottsboro anyway, going green offers money-saving advantages. In addition to increasing the value of your home, you will cut monthly operating costs, reduce waste and improve overall health.


Pottsboro INFORMATION


The Internet makes it easy to get Pottsboro information online from dozens of Websites that all have the same data. Beyond information on the Internet, experienced real estate agents and brokers who know the area well will be able to fill you in on details that usually do not show up on these online data bases.

DENISON OFFICE
2731 W. Morton St., Suite 101
Denison, Texas 75020
Office: 903-463-3355
Fax: 903-465-1757

POTTSBORO OFFICE
225 Hwy 120 West
Pottsboro, Texas 75076
Office: 903-786-3355
Fax: 903-786-3720