Ran across a great article highlighting the importance of staging a property for sale- We recognize the value in a properly staged home-quicker buyer response and higher resale value. As a result, we pay for a 1 hour consultation with a local staging professional, BETH FOWLER, as part of our marketing package. If you are considering selling a property, please contact us. “6 Tips to Successfully Stage Your Client’s Home By Paige Tepping RISMEDIA, April 7, 2010–Staging a home for a quick sale will benefit sellers no matter what type of market we are in. For instance, in a buyer’s [...] Click To Read More
Increased sunlight causing a problem?
I love the return of spring and the added hours of sunlight. The only problem, the increased evening sun highlights the accumulation of winter dullness on my windows. I ran across this great solution in an artile by Annie B. Bond. ‘If you have tried to clean your windows with plain vinegar and gotten streaks, there is a simple reason and an easy remedy. Oddly enough, it was the task of cleaning windows that turned a huge number of well-intentioned, environmentally friendly consumers away from non-toxic cleaning using the simple ingredients that can be found in most kitchen cupboards. [...] Click To Read More
Say Good By to Tax Credit
We are rapidly running out of time to take advantage of the housing tax credit. This applies to both 1st time home buyers and buyers that have owned a home for 5 years or more. To qualify, you must have a ratified contract ( signed by both buyers and sellers) in place by April 3oth. You must plan to settle prior to the end of June. For 1st time home buyers the tax credit is up to $8500. TAX CREDIT The tax credit is not a reason to ruch into making a bad decision, but it does represent an unprecedented [...] Click To Read More
Selling Your Home? Get in Spring Cleaning Mode
We are rapidly approaching Spring and if you are selling your home or thinking about selling your home, you might want to get into the Spring cleaning mode. There is no doubt about it, across the board clean homes sell better than messy or dirty homes do. It is an unwritten, yet openly discussed, rule in real estate. The main areas to focus on when cleaning, or examining your already cleaned home, are windows, walls, baseboards, bathrooms, closets and cabinets. Windows should be clear inside and out. Large picture windows should offer a clear, smudge-free view. Walls should be clean, [...] Click To Read More
