Be honest. As a real estate professional, a home that “needs work” makes your skin crawl and drops a pit in your stomach. These kinds of homes are a drag on your time and effort. They tend to frustrate the homebuyers you’re working with for so many reasons. Instead of showing this housing stock, you’d rather show new construction or homes that have been well cared for by the previous owners. . . .
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Home values aren’t the only thing at risk when a house in the neighborhood goes through foreclosure. When the neighbors move out, rats move in. If there are foreclosed or neglected properties in your neighborhood, here’s what you can do to prevent rats and other pests from being attracted to your home. . . .
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We’ve all read about men and their man caves – the couches, the beer, the sports. But what about those of us without a Y chromosome? Don’t we deserve a place to call our own, where we can get away from the stresses of life and truly enjoy ourselves? We bear children, are emotional beings, and most importantly, need our personal space. So, why not create a room devoted to yourself for those times when you just need to escape? . . .
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By adopting simple practices and making smart changes to your home, you can save big in the long run. Whether you are looking to improve your house and environment, or just need to increase the value of your home for real estate season, making your house more eco-friendly is the smart thing to do. . . .
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If you live in a family home, the time will come when your children will grow and flee the nest. As both a sensible investment exercise and also to keep your mind busy with the house being so much quieter, you should think about some gentle renovations to the now emptier house. From the simplest of redecorations to full extensions, money spent now can see itself paid back handsomely when . . .
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Are you a homeowner looking to stage your home for selling, or are you just trying to beautify your perfect little domicile? Either way, there are plenty of options available for improving your home’s décor and value, and utilizing light is a great way to do just that. Let the Sun Shine The cheapest way [...] . . .
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Selling a home is hard enough without allowing problem areas to decrease the chance that a house will sell at a decent price. There are always the obvious problems: broken windows, knee-high grass, and missing shingles on the roof. These can be easy fixes. It’s the problems that are not easily identified by the homeowner [...] . . .
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Natural bird feeders are perfect no matter where you live. Not only do they typically cost less to make, since most or all of the parts come from nature instead of the store, they’re also a “greener” choice. The best part? These bird feeders are kid-friendly projects, so you can get your whole family involved. . . .
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Homeowners hire electricians for many different types of repairs and projects. For those unfamiliar with the process of hiring professional tradesmen, finding the right person for the job can be confusing. Safety is paramount when it comes to electricity. Modifying residential electrical wiring is complicated, and mistakes can be fatal; faulty installations or amateur . . .
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In the U.S., there are a few places where severe, life-threatening weather occurs fairly frequently. If you live in one of those areas, you might be considering building a tornado shelter (or safe room). Besides the safety it affords your family, you may wonder what adding a tornado shelter will do to your home value. To understand this, let’s talk a little about . . .
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