Western Exposure The afternoon sun will flood the room with golden overtones… I would stay away from oranges and reds in the west side of your house or your home will be on fire! Call me now to find your dream home.
Sometime we use “good bones” to refer to elements that are hard to change. A room or a house with great bones for us has high ceilings, tall windows, and is generally well proportioned. Everything decorative can be rather easily switched, but it’s quite difficult and expensive to get those three items on your checklist […]
Look under your area rugs for a nasty surprise — a sea of grit and dust — despite regular vacuuming. What to do: Move furniture, fold over the rug, and vacuum dirt and dust from its underside. Sweep and mop the floor, too. While you’re under the hood, check the rug’s condition. If there’s no […]
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If your yard is one of your home’s imperfect parts, a little color and a touch of hardscaping can make a huge difference to your curb appeal, which is a great immediate equity-booster. What does a basic landscaping upgrade include? Flowering shrubs A 15-foot-tall deciduous tree A flagstone walkway Two 6-by-2 stone planters Fresh mulch […]
In any color! And never paint again. Those are two of the three benefits of vinyl siding. The third, of course, is your home’s value. But if long-time homeowners look at you funny when you mention vinyl siding, just tell them that today’s vinyl is way better than what they remember because of fade-resistant finishes […]
A new garage door provides a big boost for your home’s curb appeal at a relatively modest cost. The cost: $2,300 (for a two-door) The return: 87% at $2,000 There are options galore, too. A host of factory-finish colors, wood-look embossed steel, and glass window insets are just some of the possibilities that’ll give your […]
You flip on the TV to see that your fave home reno-ing duo is it at again, flipping a ranch that’s stuck in the ‘80s. They make it to the living room, pull back the dingy carpet to reveal hardwood floors in great condition. They’re psyched — and for good reason. Hardwood floors are a […]
New Program to Help Buyers Bypass Appraisals Mortgage giant Freddie Mac has announced a new program allowing some home buyers to skip a traditional appraisal, which could lower the fees the buyers pay and speed up the closing process. Freddie’s Automated Collateral Evaluation (or ACE) will determine a property’s collateral risk by culling data from […]
Upper-level living rooms are becoming a sought-after space among homeowners. Homeowners are finding these second-floor lounges can be cozier spaces than living areas on the first floor—and can offer more privacy, too. Upper-level living rooms—sometimes labeled “pajama lounges”—are usually located right off bedrooms. They may include comfy sofas, a kitchenette, a television, and even a nook […]
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