Date: August 24, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
According to the Federal Reserve, the primary residence accounts for about one-quarter of all assets held by households, ahead of other financial assets, business interests and retirement accounts. It’s important to protect the value of your home by keeping it repaired and updated. Not only does an update make a home more attractive, it should …
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Date: August 14, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
Crazy fashion trends do more than strain closet space. They can sometimes send the message that trendiness is more important than building wealth. Here’s to save the money you spend on new clothes for something more rewarding – a down payment on your own home. Reduce your wardrobe. Consign, donate or give away clothes you …
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Date: August 10, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
“You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.” A statement that rings true in real estate. Buyers are quick to jump to conclusions about a home after a single glance. That’s why more sellers are turning toward professional home stagers to prepare for a sale. A lot of what staging accomplishes …
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Date: August 02, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
The addition of any amount of usable square footage to a property increases its value. Customized decks are a hot trend in home upgrades. A great-looking deck may entice more people to come see your home. Building or updating an existing deck isn’t simply a great investment, it provides unique opportunities to personalize your yard. …
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Date: July 27, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
Updating a tired-looking bathroom is a great way to increase a home’s resale. The fixes don’t need to be costly or labor intensive: Beautify: Add decorative glass, stone tile or accents to make a bathroom stand out. Extra-wide wall tiles are popular and wood cabinets can be embellished with carved wooden inlays. Lighting: Add more …
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Date: July 17, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
Keeping your home in show-ready condition can be challenging, especially if you have a houseful of kids and pets. What to do? Follow the Four D’s. Declutter: Most listing agents would agree that clutter confuses buyers. They can’t see the home’s “bones” for all the furniture, toys, and other things. You have to pack up …
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Date: July 09, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
As you look at your outdoor living spaces with an eye for upgrades, where will your time and money be best spent? Fresh landscaping? Sprinklers? A new fence? A firepit? Fortunately, 2018 Remodeling Report: Outdoor Features, co-produced by the National Association of REALTORS® and National Association of Landscape Professionals, offers some ideas. First, there are …
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Date: June 26, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
The Brick Industry Association touts brick for its strength, energy efficiency and low maintenance, but sometimes brick can just be dated or downright ugly. A fresh new color on your home’s exterior brick can go a long way toward updating your home. Whether you choose to do the work yourself or hire a professional, the …
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Date: June 20, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
It’s the heat of the summer, and you want a home with a swimming pool but before you go off the deep end, make sure the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Swimming pools are a strong part of the outdoor living trend. They’re fun for all ages, they promote fitness, and they give you a great …
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Date: June 12, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
Kitchens decorated with mostly white hues never seem to go out of style but there’s a fine line between white that’s serene and beautiful and white that’s stark and clinical. If you love the color white, here are some tips to make your kitchen modern and sophisticated: Include a little grey. Choosing a light grey … Continue reading How to Decorate Your Kitchen with White Hues →
Date: June 04, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
Nothing says, “Welcome to Adulthood” like buying a home. You’re taking on very real responsibilities, but you may not realize how far they reach and impact others. Meeting them will reward you and your family for years to come with more equity, happier neighbors and a better living environment for your family. Financial responsibilities: Paying … Continue reading Three Responsibilities of Homebuyers →
Date: May 23, 2018 - Category: Home Ideas and Tips
To make your home more attractive to homebuyers, you could plant fresh flowers or you could put plants in containers and take your garden with you when you sell your home! Containers can accent your home’s personality – like washtubs for a farmhouse look or colorful fired pottery for a bohemian vibe. They’re the perfect … Continue reading Portable Gardens for Curb Appeal →
