Most people don’t think of winter as a time to tackle home improvements, but studies shows that building materials and home improvement tools are about 50% cheaper from November to March! Sure, there are some projects that may need to wait for spring, but not many…particularly those inside of the house. Besides, many people decide […]
You’ve heard the expression that “first impressions matter”, but do you know that most people form an overall judgment about your house within the first ninety seconds of seeing it? That means that their basic impression has been made before they ever get inside the house (and maybe before they get out of their vehicle!) […]
We’ve all heard the spring is a good time to sell homes, and while that is true, there is actually a demand for homes all the time…and there is a special group of buyers that are looking for a home around the holidays! There may be several reasons for this, but it’s important to remember […]
For any homeowner in an area that experiences cold weather and possible winter precipitation, winter presents some challenges for home owners, and also an opportunity to brush up on some maintenance issue. Homes in good condition have solid upkeep year round, not just before they are sold, and that is reflected in their appearance and […]
Whether you are looking to sell your home to just fix it up for your pleasure, autumn is a great time to get some of these jobs accomplished. In fall, it’s neither too hot or too cold and humidity is lower, meaning the work itself will be easier for you (or the company you hire […]
Some people are rabidly anti-HOA, and they may have a good reason: maybe they’ve struggled with one in the past that wouldn’t let them decorate for Christmas at all, or complained with the grass got just an 1/8 inch too high. But not all HOAs (Home Owner Associations) are the same. In fact, you may […]
So you’ve decided to sell your house, and you want it to be as painless and quick as possible. Maybe you have an awesome opportunity awaiting you in another city, maybe you’re about to go into foreclosure, or maybe you’re going through a life change that demands you settle your debts immediately. Whatever the case, […]
When showing a house, the details matter, but probably not the details you think. You can draw attention away from a slightly out of date kitchen by making it sparkling clean and adding a huge vase of flowers. A magnitude of issues can be greatly improved by getting rid of clutter and keeping things as […]
Your goal is to sell your home as soon as possible and for your asking price or higher. An important component to achieving this goal lies in making your home as appealing as possible to the greatest number of people. Generally, staging your home involves removing all personal items and creating a space where […]
Fall is a great time to paint a house because you can throw the windows open and not positively melt from the effort. You can also hire someone, of course, but with little to no experience it’s possible to paint great looking rooms on your own. If your house is going on the market or […]
