Information provided by Chris Juarez, Waterstone Mortgage Home improvements can be simple but make a big impact on the overall value of your home. When you take a look around your home, condo, apartment, or property, most of the time, the eyes drift toward the places we are unhappy with. We see the cracked paint, unfinished basement, and broken door. What we don’t focus on are the places in your home with the most character, the best pieces of furniture, and are the most loved. Renovating the parts of your … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why You Should Stage in a Seller’s Market
Article provided by All About Staging and Staging Studio With the real estate market being so crazy hot right now, many real estate agents may be less interested in staging their listings. This makes sense. The home staging industry was built on statistics like “staged homes sell 88% faster.” This home staging statistic was compelling when the average home took a few months to sell. However, in a seller’s market, the expectation is that a listing will go under contract the first weekend, so even 88% faster is not … [Read more...]
What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year
Information provided by the KCM Blog If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. It’s crucial to work with a trusted real estate professional who knows your local market to get your home ready to sell. But there are a few things you should consider when deciding what to renovate and update before listing this season. Here are three things to keep top of mind as you’re making your list of projects to tackle this … [Read more...]
The Most Common Winter Home Disasters
Winters are brutal. Nothing is worse than getting stuck in a snow-induced traffic jam or going outside and feeling the cold wind hit your face. Winters can also cause severe damage to your home. This list of the most common winter home disasters will make you more aware of the potential hazards and how to protect your home from them. Roofing Issues Roofs and winters are not friends. Especially harsh winters can cause severe damage to roofs; if a large amount of heavy snow sits on a roof for an extended period … [Read more...]
Guide to a Successful Housewarming Party
Buying a house is so exciting. It’s a real sign of independence and growth in a person’s life. Once you’ve signed all the official paperwork and completed the realty process, the real fun can begin. The best part of moving into a new home is throwing a bash to celebrate. This guide to a successful housewarming party will help you settle into your new home in the best way possible. Set the Invite List One of the most important things to do when you’re hosting a housewarming party is to make an invite list. A … [Read more...]
5 Signs That You Need to Replace Your Window Treatments
We often write off certain problems in the home as mere inconveniences and leave them unresolved without realizing that they may be more crucial than we presume. The quality of window treatments is chief among these. It’s therefore important to recognize the signs that you need to replace your window treatments, along with the difference this can make in your home. Your Blinds Don’t Close Completely If you turn the wand or pull the cord all the way on your blinds, but they remain partially open, the tilt … [Read more...]
Take Care of End-of-Summer Home Maintenance Before It’s Too Late
****For those of us in the Q, our summer seems to just be ending. Here are some tips on getting your home ready for the imminent cold we should expect this year.**** The change in the seasons also spells a change in the threats you and your home face, courtesy of Mother Nature. We must be proactive in our approach to home maintenance if we want to stave off unnecessary costs and damage to our house and property. But when it comes to end-of-summer preparations, the stakes are even higher. The fact that fall … [Read more...]
Using Paint Colors to Sell Your House: Effective Strategies
Whether we realize it or not, color is a powerful force that can influence our mood and even what decisions we make. In fact, the art of feng shui uses color to promote positive energy in our daily lives. Color is especially influential in helping individuals sell their homes more efficiently, as color can help buyers visualize themselves thriving in a specific setting. Learn how to use paint colors to sell your house and increase its marketability. Interior When you’re repainting your … [Read more...]
Keep Your Home Pest-Free This Fall
Many homes suffer from pests. If you don’t notice the signs or take care of it, an infestation can create many issues for your home. Before fall begins, learn how to keep your home pest-free. Seal Any Holes in Windows, Doors, and Walls Pests can get into any little crack located in windows, doors, and walls. To prevent the pests from getting in, seal up all of these areas as soon as possible. By sealing these crevices, you eliminate an entry point that you can’t keep an eye on all … [Read more...]
Furniture Pieces Not to Skimp Money On
Whenever you are first getting started out by leaving your parents home, maybe getting married or buying your first home, and even if you are just completely redecorating, there are a few items that you should always be willing to pay a higher price for a better quality crafted accessory. We’re talking specifically today about furniture for your home, and we have a small list of items that you should never cut corners on: Living/Social Room Couch For some people, this piece of furniture is what holds the … [Read more...]