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June 7th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Jackie -
I have wondered if there is a rule of thumb in deciding how much you should invest in your house prior to sale. Are you better off: replacing worn out carpets, tired landscaping, etc; holding back cash to allow the buyer to make their own improvements; or, simply reducing the price. Are there any restrictions that the mortgage companies apply in terms of cash payments from the seller to buyer for improvements?
Edward
June 7th, 2007 at 11:12 am
Your brain is very sexy…
June 7th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
You should paint and recarpet, all the “fix up” should be done before listing the property for sale. Lenders will usually not allow any “cash” back to the buyers but will allow seller to pay for a portion of the buyer’s closing costs.