Did you know that not all home improvements increase the value of your home? From swimming pools to adding a rentable apartment, or even increasing curb appeal, the articles in this section will help inspire your renovations as well as walk you through the impact home renovations can have on your property value.
If you’ve found your home has a cracked foundation, you’re likely wondering how bad it is and how much it will cost to fix it. The good news is that not every crack needs fixed, the bad news is that some foundation cracks are indicators of more serious issues that are too expensive to repair. […]
A zombie property is a property abandoned by its owner after receiving a notice of default from their lender. It is called a zombie property, because the homeowner mistakenly believes that they need to leave the property and stop maintaining it. These properties get the name zombie because many zombie properties are decayed, rotting on […]
If you want to do home repairs before selling your home, you’ll need to choose which projects you need to do and which ones are most cost effective. This sounds easy enough right? This is the biggest mistake most people make before taking their home to market. Updates to areas of your home, such as […]
You’ve heard a lot about the trend in the DC metro area of painting walls gray when you want to sell your house fast. It’s a color that provides you with a lot of flexibility. It can give a room an aura of elegance or make the setting feel informal and relaxed. But recently I […]
Everyone knows kitchens can sell your house fast. However, bathrooms are a very close second, especially a master bathroom. As a matter of fact, some studies indicate that bathrooms may be a higher priority to today’s buyers than the kitchen. With that information in mind, you may want to spruce up your bathrooms a bit […]
Everyone talks about spring cleaning, but perhaps it makes even more sense to focus on New Year cleaning. The weather hasn’t been too wintery cold yet here in the DC metro area. But the winter weather is surely on its way. And then we’ll be facing cabin fever. Might as well be stuck inside a […]
Here’s How to Master Your Master Bedroom You want your master bedroom to be your ultimate safe haven and retreat, providing you with extreme comfort. When you’re looking for tips on creating an inviting sanctuary, it’s likely you’re thinking colors, fabrics, textures. In my mind that desired relaxation begins with a great mattress. Yes, I […]
After being in this business for more than 10 years, I can say without a doubt, the best investment a home seller can make in their home before placing it on the market is staging. Most home upgrades will address one issue in one room. Home staging addresses every issue throughout the entire house! Honestly, […]