
On the other hand, prices are at near record lows and may well dip further before they bottom out. So, sellers are hesitant to spend money on upgrades to their homes when they're not sure of how much of that investment they'll be able to get back when the home sells.
The balance between attracting buyers and preparing financially for a lower sales price than you hoped is a tough one right now.
The best advice we can give people whose homes need repairs or upgrades is not to try and sell right now. Waiting until there's less inventory and
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