In our last blog, we talked about homeowners updating outdated features. We talked about that adding lots of home value. On the same vein, let’s take it outside and look at another piece of the home value-adding strategy. In fact, the yard should not be ignored when looking to increase a home’s value and appeal. What kind of appeal? Why …
Homeowners often make home improvements one of their must do’s over the course of ownership. Even if the home seemed ‘perfect’ when they bought it, some changes usually make their way into the mix. In fact, it could be as simple as a new wall color. Although, more often than not improvements involve bigger change. And, if you’re a homeowner …
Many of us have had a room or two that we considered small. Although, we weren’t aware of much we could do about it besides expanding. But, there are actually plenty of other things you can do, while avoiding the high cost and time involved in redesign and construction. In fact, some great tricks make small spaces look bigger. I …
Making home interiors more amenable and comfortable might be considered a national pass time. It’s popular across every income level. In addition, homeowners might have 2 or more pet projects going on at any one time. These could include things like new carpet and tile flooring. They could include larger projects like expanding a room and remodeling the bathroom. Although, …
Even with a lot of prepping that may include remodeling and decluttering, home sellers sometimes miss the mark. They overlook things that may not require major work but still amount to big turn offs for buyers. In fact, overlooking these things often drives the buyer away. Home sellers should avoid these buyer turn offs, but exactly what are they? Also, …
Many of us have heard the words, ‘curb appeal’ bantered around and used a lot in the real estate world. Although, how many of us really know what it means? Unless you sold a home or looked into what selling a home involves, you may not have first hand knowledge. As a result, if the term is not quite understood, …
Homes, big or small can appear more spacious with a minimalist approach to home decor. Although, the number one enemy of space is clutter. What’s more, as lovely as a home’s interior style and furnishings may be, where you find clutter, you find little charisma. Many homeowners find they must deal with clutter as a real issue when planning to …
Many people may not know exactly what staging means in terms of selling a home. As a result, with little familiarity, they may not imagine how staging a home for sale gets top dollar on the real estate market. Yet, a lot of top realtors like Kirk McDonald often advise their clients on putting together a staging strategy. So, for …
Homeowners often employ many landscaping techniques to give their homes more appeal. At the same time, they can give their homes more protection. Can landscaping really help protect your home? Let’s take a look at landscaping that deters burglars. The FBI reported that in 2014, over 1.7m individuals were burglarized. That sounds like a lot of people! It points to …
Let’s face it, while decorating a home can be a fun and satisfying experience, it has its challenges. Even going in with a solid idea of a type and look of a feature you want, finding it, sometimes sizing and customizing it comes into play. Take blinds and curtains for instance. There are so many different choices it almost boggles …