Month: September 2016

How to Make a New House Feel Like Home 

No matter how excited you are to move, making a brand new space feel like home can be a challenge. Especially when you’re surrounded by boxes and can’t get to your couch. And sometimes waiting for that foreign feeling to fade requires a little too much patience. Here’s how you can start to feel settled in and happy — even while you’re living amidst boxes.

Start with the closet.

Most think to start with common spaces first but tackle the closet immediately to add ease to your daily routines. Unpacking starts to feel tedious after a few boxes and Mondays are hard enough without having to dig through it all to find that one perfect shirt.

Bring out all your favorite items.

A sure way to add instant coziness to any new space is to light candles and play music that you love. Before you pack, create a small box of all of your favorite items so you can bring them all out from the start. This will add some familiarity to your home.

Use your kitchen.

Unpacking all of the cups and dishes to prepare a meal for the family is a great way to break in the kitchen. Many opt for take-out the first few nights because moving can seem overwhelming. But this will also help you find useful places for your basic kitchen items and will add a lot more convenience to cooking.

For moving tips and more contact an experienced realtor HERE. Having someone on your side can prepare you and help make moving a lot easier.

Renovation for Resale Tips 

Are you planning to sell your house this year? Remodeling a little can mean the difference between a home that’s “for sale” and one that’s “sold.” But before you decide to commit to any big project, be certain you’re investing in something that you’ll see a return. These renovation tips can help you know the home improvements you can do that will likely pay you back.

The Kitchen

The kitchen is the most frequently used and commented upon space in the house, and that makes it your top renovation priority. Since an up-to-date kitchen helps attract homebuyers, a strong percentage of the money you put into this space can usually be expected to find its way back into your pocket.

Think Small

Even little, low-cost improvements can improve the appearance of your home more dramatically than you would expect. For example, a new coat of paint will transform the quality of a room. Also, adding new plants to the front yard will enhance your house’s curb appeal, creating the best possible first impression for home buyers.

Go With Gray

When selling your home, it’s important to appeal to the largest number of potential buyers you can. Hold off on painting the living room a strong color, no matter how much you love that shade of red. Picking the right shades of gray is important because it helps buyers visualize themselves living in your home.

Don’t Go Overboard

Don’t get yourself caught in the home improvement trap of shucking out renovation dollars you won’t make back when you sell. To be sure you’re spending wisely, ask a real estate professional for advice on if or not to try a particular renovation you could be considering.

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