Here is week 38 in our series of home buying tips: Ensure Storage Spaces Are Easily Accessible. If you’re close to retiring, make sure you don’t have to bend, stretch, or climb ladders to reach storage spaces. A fixed-attic staircase is better than the flimsier pull-down stairs, to make attic storage...
Here is week 37 in our series of home selling tips: Have A Little Snack At Open Houses. Nothing breaks the ice quite like breaking bread. Warm home baked cookies or crisp fresh veggies add flavor and smell that invites people to relax and stay a while. Having any little snacks...
Here is week 37 in our series of home buying tips: Decide How Much Maintenance You Want To Do. Some newer communities have a homeowners association that requires maintenance of the exterior, as well as provides lawn maintenance and snow removal. If the home you want is not in an association...
Here is week 36 in our series of home selling tips: Fresh Flowers On Tables. A single upscale hotel can spend upwards of $135,000 a year on fresh cut flowers. Hotels know that strategically placed fresh flowers can offset the need for property upgrades and renovation. The good news is you...
Here is week 36 in our series of home buying tips: Plan For Who May End Up Sharing Your Home. Multigenerational living is becoming more common. If you expect an adult child or parent to join you, consider spaces that would work for them. A guest suite over the garage will...
Here is week 35 in our series of home selling tips: Clear the Fridge Of All Magnets. Make the kitchen special without those personal items. As odd as it sounds, buyers have a hard time buying a property that has “Little Johnny’s T-Ball Photos” all over. This is actually one of...
Here is week 35 in our series of home buying tips: Consider Geology. A breathtaking view can be a huge selling point of a home. Who wouldn’t want a clifftop view overlooking Lake Michigan? But that same vantage point can also pose serious issues for you in years to come. Hillsides...
Here is week 34 in our series of home selling tips: Open The Blinds. Opening up the blinds is great for letting the light in. It also gives buyers an idea about how to set the mood of the room with your blinds. If your windows don’t have blinds or...
Here is week 34 in our series of home buying tips: Zoning. Zoning isn’t just a potential problem for commercial real estate. Imagine this – a property that is two separate parcels is being sold together, and they are each zoned differently. The lot the home sits on is zoned residential,...
Here is week 33 in our series of home selling tips: Have All Windows Cleaned. Do the cleaning inside and out. It gives better lighting and view to the outside. A $.99 bottle of window cleaner and a roll of paper towels can do wonders! If you have a larger house, consider...
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