Here are the top 5 essential amenities home buyers are looking for according to a survey by Porch. When showing homes, I see these same issues come up frequently.
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Great curb appeal not only makes your home the star of the neighborhood, it can also improve its value and help you sell it for more. Whether you’re thinking of listing your home or just want to make your home the envy of your neighbors, here are several quick ways to increase your home’s curb appeal.
Continue reading Five Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value OvernightBathrooms and kitchens are still the rooms consumers are most willing to remodel or upgrade according to the National Association of Home Builders. These have been the top rooms since 2001.
Whether you’re putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home’s resale value now. Here are some ways to create a comfortable home while making it easier to put more money into your bank account on closing day.
These values come from the 2015 Cost vs. Value Report published by Remodeling magazine and show statistics for the Pacific states.
Continue reading Home Improvements That Pay OffIf you need to hire a contractor for a project in or around your home, you want to make sure you hire the right one. Here are some tips to help you do that.
Get recommendations from family or friends. I can recommend contractors and am always grateful for any recommendations you have for me. You can also check with building inspectors and supply houses to see who they recommend.
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As part of their 2014 consumer advertising campaign, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is offering a $10,000 furniture makeover sweepstakes. You could win!
Courtesy of NBC, one random winner will receive a $10,000 check to purchase new furniture and other home furnishings.
According to a recent survey, these are the features buyers most want in a new home.
