Appreciation Rates Average Price per Acre 2006 Year-End Market Report Average Cost per Square Foot 3rd Quarter 2007 Market Report Charlottesville Forecasted Housing Demand What could derail our strong Charlottesville market right now? Getting Your Home Ready for Sale 5 Feng Shui Tips Landscaping Advice Reasons to List in Winter Is your home ready for showings? More space without more footage Should I have a pre-list home inspection? What can I do to make my home more salable? What are some low-cost ways to spruce up my home? 6 Steps to prepare for an Open House 10 Ways to Make Your Home Irresistible at an Open House Negotiating a Purchase Contract What makes someone a good negotiator? What terms of a purchase contract are negotiable? What are buyers looking for in their final walk-through? The Cost of Selling Wondering what your home is worth? Do I pay capital gains tax on my home when selling? Can I use my most recent appraisal to price my home for sale? The Homeselling Process What's the final walk-through all about? At what point do I need to be out of the house? Does the buyer’s lender require a home inspection? Who takes care of the termite, septic, and well inspections? What do I do if something breaks between now and closing? Is the settlement, or closing date on the contract set in stone? What if my property is located in a homeowner's association? What repairs are you responsible for, following the home inspection? Do I have to notify the buyer if I know there’s an existing problem with the property that they might not notice, or should I keep it quiet?