With a housing market so hostile that you might want to wear a bullet-proof vest before you enter it, selling your home has become more a tactical challenge than a typical private transaction. But because there are fewer buyers around, many homeowners are biting the bullet and staying put until the market picks up. Others however are preparing for battle, either by pressing on with the sale or by trying to rent out their home in the interim. There are two reasons why you might consider renovating your home; the …