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4 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Living Space

October 22, 2019 by Rilian Ball

If you want to maximize your outdoor living areas, the ideas below will help you do so. Backyards are seldom used to their full potential. No matter how large or small your yard is, a makeover can create cozy sitting areas and larger spaces that are perfect for entertaining. Here are four ideas to transform how you use your yard: 1. Move Your Kitchen Outside Outdoor kitchens let you enjoy fine weather while you cook. It also makes feeding a large gathering easier since there's probably a lot of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Outdoor Updates, Real Estate

Pros and Cons of Replacing Your Roof Before a Listing

October 17, 2019 by Rilian Ball

You might be wondering whether to replace your roof before listing your property. Most reputable real estate agents will advise you only to do so if your current roof isn't likely to pass inspection or if replacing it will significantly raise the value of your home.  Here is some valuable information to help you decide. Pros Of Replacing Your Roof Before You Sell Buyers are attracted to homes with curb appeal and online photos highlighting a new roof will attract a lot of traffic. That … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Repairs, Real Estate

3 DIY Home Improvement Projects You Can Complete Before Thanksgiving

October 11, 2019 by Rilian Ball

It's the time of year when many people are making their holiday plans: booking travel, making shopping lists, and getting their home ready for guests. Hiring a house cleaner, having the carpets steamed, and buying new furniture ahead of the holiday season are all common, but what about completely updating a room (or two)? It's easy to think that home improvement projects are too expensive or will take several weeks or even months to complete. However, there are several simple, affordable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Decor, Home Improvement, Real Estate

How To Stage A House For A Faster Sale At A Higher Price

October 10, 2019 by Rilian Ball

"Staging" a house means to prepare it for sale in ways that make it more attractive to potential buyers. Homeowners can do much of this staging work themselves and should get suggestions from their real estate agent. They can also hire a professional to do the staging work for them. Value-Added Staging A study of 4,200 sold homes, conducted by Home Staging Resource (HSR), found that 85% of the staged homes sold for 6% to 25% more than a home that was not staged. Forbes reports that 95% of staged … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Real Estate, Staging

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