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Keep Your Emotions Out of the Real Estate Selling Process
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011 at 10:21pm. 2897 Views, 0 Comments.
If there’s one thing that will always get in the way of selling your home, it’s your emotions. So, how do you remain objective when selling something in which you have an emotional investment? Below are several important tips to aid you in this process.
- Hire a Realtor to help you set an objective price – The truth is that, most of the time, you will think your is worth more than it really is. And rightfully so; after all, you’ve likely invested a good deal of time, money and energy into making your house a home. However, buyers simply are not interested in your emotional investment. So, instead of pricing your home according to what you think it is worth, call in the advice of a qualified real estate agent who can give you an accurate price at which to…
A Lean, Mean, Environmentally Green Home
Friday, July 29th, 2011 at 4:53pm. 3396 Views, 0 Comments.
Environmentally friendly, "green" & more eco-conscious are sizzling hot topics in homes and businesses across the U.S. Families and people all over seem to more aware and concerned with the beautiful Earth we live on. Most folks want to conserve energy in their homes, and the subject is often a major topic of discussion as home buyers start looking for their dream home. Not only does energy conservation save homeowners money and make their home more appealing, but it also has a significant positive impact on the environment. In the real estate market today- fewer home features attract as much attention as a home's ability to conserve energy. So, let's get down to business and help you make your home a "green" energy conserving machine!
1. Tame that…
Six Kitchen Redesign Trends for 2011
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 at 5:33pm. 2940 Views, 0 Comments.
A kitchen is still the place reserved for cooking, however, it also serves as the epicenter to many homes. Today, more than ever, professional designers acknowledge its role and their design trends reflect it as a fulcrum point.
From relatively small investments of a few hundred dollars (trendy new counter-top appliances) to big-time overhauls (Bamboo cabinets anyone?), following are six kitchen redesign trends from top designers who know where kitchen trends are today.
1. Wicked Wine Refrigeration
Have a killer wine collection (or want one?) then upgrading to a state-of-the-art wine refrigerator should be on the top of your kitchen redesign wish list. The latest designs include freestanding models that secure well over 100 bottles to smaller built-in units…
Eight Secrets to Getting your House SOLD this Summer in the Houston Real Estate Market
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at 2:21pm. 3195 Views, 1 Comments.
We’ve all heard the basic rules of staging your home for sale: Declutter your tschotchkes, pack up personal photos and artifacts, etc. But what are the secret tricks home stagers use, that they don’t want you to know about? Home Staging expert Beth DeLozier-Hayes reveals her money saving strategies to getting your home all dressed up for the ball without it costing you an arm and a leg.
The Sniff Test
Let’s face it, life is smelly. Between pets, exotic dinners, and smoking addiction, we have multiple aromas to throw off homebuyers. The best thing for pets is to send them to stay with the in-laws while the house is on the market. If that's not possible, clean up after them like a maniac. Swiffer up fur, Febreeze linens, stow pet beds, and hide that stinky…
Homeowners Committed to Green Homes, Recycling and Eco-Living
Sunday, March 27th, 2011 at 2:49pm. 2996 Views, 0 Comments.
Going ‘green’ is not only good for the environment, but it’s good for real estate. More and more homeowners are going ‘green’, boosting their chances for a quick sale by adding ‘green’ features to their homes making their property fundamentally appealing to the environmentally conscience buyer of today.
But what does going ‘green’ really mean? The movement of going green was popularized by the former Vice-President Al Gore. In essence all it really means is doing things and performing actions that work to preserve and save our environment such as the purchase of cars powered through electricity, installing energy efficient appliances, using biodegradable non-toxic interior and exterior paints, biodegradable detergents, recycling, conserving water, and…
When Leasing Office Space It Often Pays The Landlord When You Wait Until the Last Minute
Sunday, March 20th, 2011 at 5:33pm. 3170 Views, 1 Comments.
Often I get calls from business owners who are either considering leasing office space for the first time, renewing an existing lease, or interested in relocating their office altogether. 
One thing that a lot of them have in common is that they have waited until the last minute to do so. The time needed to lease office space, done correctly and to your benefit, should never be underestimated. While it is possible to find good deals in a short amount of time it’s best to plan ahead at a minimum 4-6 months before your desired move in date and/or your existing office lease expires.
Searching for new space?
There are instances where you can find and occupy a space within 30 days. Factors that determine if this is possible are the size of space you’re leasing,…
Tips on Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Sunday, March 20th, 2011 at 5:05pm. 3251 Views, 0 Comments.
Selling a home is all about getting top dollar for your property in the shortest time possible. Getting the home ready to list indeed takes a lot of time, and certainly involves careful planning, but is a sharp move and in doing so gives potential buyers the impression that the home is well cared for and properly maintained. There are several successful tips to follow when getting your home ready to put on the market.
First of all in order to have a successful sale one must disassociate themselves from the property. Detaching oneself emotionally is the most difficult step to take because so many embraceable and fond memories are tied to the home. If one looks at the selling of the home logically, knowing that one day it will no longer be theirs, it will be…
Six Tips For A Modern Home Office Conversion
Monday, March 14th, 2011 at 3:00pm. 2251 Views, 0 Comments.
You know the feeling, you have put all of your office supplies out, neatened up your small desk or table, rolled up your sleeves (either literally or figuratively) and just as you're about to start that long delayed project, your spouse yells out that you had better take the kitchen garbage out illico presto or she will be filing for divorce on the spot! Well, there goes that train of thought!
It's great to work at home. But sometimes it can be a real challenge to actually get any work done. Even if your family is not particularly active and the kids don’t keep running by your space and screaming at the top of their lungs, it can be really hard to research the web, or write properly, or even to hold a decent phone conversation, just because your…
Buying a House: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at 5:54pm. 2209 Views, 2 Comments.
If you’re one of the lucky ones out there with a steady job, a nice cushion in savings and an opportunity to buy a new home, you’re shopping in the best house-buying environment available. In many areas where the prices were exorbitantly high, they are now reasonable and have been for some time. In areas where prices only rose marginally, the prices are back down and with a huge surplus of homes still on the market, you can essentially have your choice of house when you’re shopping – so how do you know what to pick to get the most bang for your buck?
New Construction There are still homes available that are being built from the ground up. In fact, you can walk into a builder’s office today and start the process of building your own home and likely walk out…
Old Stone Homes: Energy Efficient and Green since the Days of Stone Henge
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at 5:37pm. 1766 Views, 0 Comments.
These remnants of the past dot the countryside. Some of these homes date back to the 1600's, when Dutch settlers shared a peaceful co-existence with their neighbors the Delaware Nation (whom the Dutch called "The River Indians"*). Many if not most of these stone homes are still occupied today. But with a recent resurgence towards eco-friendly habitation, are these ancient structures finally becoming outdated? Or can a centuries old stone home be just as environmentally friendly as their contemporary counterparts?
In many ways, one could argue that an old stone home is the ultimate environmentally conscious residence. Is sustainability your concern? Few materials are as sustainable as solid rock which has been proven to withstand the test of time. Consider…
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