Category Archives: Remodeling

Five Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value Overnight

boost your home's value

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.

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What the Remodel Reveals

Bathrooms 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.

Here's where consumers are most willing to spend and to upgrade. What the remodel reveals.

How to Amp Up The Resale Value of Your Home

How to Amp-Up the Resale Value of Your HomeWhether 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.

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Home Improvements That Pay Off

Home Improvements That Pay Off

These values come from the 2015 Cost vs. Value Report published by Remodeling magazine and show statistics for the Pacific states.

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How to Hire a Contractor

If 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

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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Win a $10,000 Furniture Makeover

Win a Furniture Makeover Sweepstakes

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.

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The Most Wanted List

According to a recent survey, these are the features buyers most want in a new home.

According to a recent survey, these are the features buyers most want in a new home.

What Buyers Don’t Want

What Buyers Don't Want