The Downside To A Sale By Owner
In tough economic times, saving the money that you would have to pay a real estate agent to help you sell your home can be a tempting idea. Sale by owner has become a fairly common practice in many locations, and in some cases it can be successful. But before you consider trying to sell […]
The Home Remodels That Will Most Increase Your Selling Price
So you are ready to sell, but you know that there are a few things in the home that could stand some updating in order to increase your selling price. Your remodel budget is limited, and you are wondering where to spend it. The good news is that there are some solid answers. But there […]
What Season Is Best To Sell?
So you are ready to sell your house, but you look out the window and see several feet of snow on the ground. Should you bother putting your house on the market in the winter, or should you wait until spring? Is there a better season in which to sell your home? The answers to […]
SEVEN SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR NEW HOME
When you first move into your new home it is a good idea to take care of a few small things that can make a big difference when it counts. Change the locks on all your exterior doors. Unless your house is brand new you never know how many strangers may have a key to […]
TEN WAYS TO CUT YOUR ENERGY BILL
One of the easiest ways to cut your heating and cooling bill is to make sure that your attic has seven inches (R-22) or more (up to R-49) of fiberglass or rock wool insulation. A simple step we often ignore-replace or clean your AC vents once a month. Don’t leave your bathroom ventilator running longer […]
Home Staging: The Ten Best Do-It-Yourself Tips For $100 Or Less
Potted Plants, small or large, are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to create visual appeal. Home Fragrance such as scented candles, sprays, and plug-in type fragrance gadgets in delicate scents can work wonders. Steam Cleaning-Rather than investing in a professional service, rent the machine for one day, and rejuvenate carpets and drapes. […]
Home Staging: The Top Seven Sales Killers That May Keep A Home From Selling!
An Unkempt Lawn Chipping or Peeling Paint Worn or Dirty Carpets and Flooring Poor Housekeeping-Dust, Stains, and Dirt Junk, Clutter, and Disorganization Unpleasant Odors-Pets, Tobacco, and Garbage Unusual or Odd Paint Colors
The Top Ten Professional Home Staging Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Create the illusion of space by rearranging the furniture. Try different combinations or remove and store pieces that make it feel crowded. Arrange the furniture in living areas into intimate groupings that suggest entertaining and ideal conversational settings. Consider rental furniture, especially when the pieces you have don’t match, are badly worn, or are in […]
540 Wild Flower Place Alamo – Offered at $2,750,000
Set on nearly an acre at the end of a private cul-de-sac, this completely renovated home backs to open space and boasts 5000 sf including 6 bedrooms and 5 and one half baths – Elegant beveled glass front door leads you into the entryway with new maple hardwood flooring that continues through to the Dining […]
