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First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it’s on an urban stoop or a Victorian front porch, your front door and the area leading up to it should extend a warm welcome to all comers — and needn’t cost a bundle. Here’s what you […]
Whether you are renovating a room, adding an addition or making simple cosmetic changes, home projects have one thing in common. They cost money, and in some cases, they cost a lot of money. Follow these tips to stretch your home improvement dollars on your next job. Start with a plan. You’ve heard the saying, […]
For the first time since 1990, the number of homes for sale in the region fell below 7,000, with only 6,786 homes and condos currently listed for sale in the central Ohio. As a result, the average sale price of a home during the month of February was $180,527, a 10.4 percent gain over February […]
Knowing what appeals to today’s homebuyers, and considering those trends when you remodel, can pay off years from now when you sell your home. Privacy from neighbors remains at the top of the most-wanted list (important to 86% of buyers), according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS’® “2013 Community Preference Survey.” Privacy is no doubt […]
Let’s face it. The perfect house simply does not exist. That’s why selling real estate is a numbers game. Simply put, the more prospects who see your home the more likely you are to get a ready and able buyer. What do you do, however, when you are getting the traffic but are repeatedly shot […]
I get the question all the time, “Should I paint this woodwork?” Invariably, it is someone looking to modernize an older home that has natural wood baseboards and trim around doors and windows. Most times I shutter at the thought, but there are times when it makes sense. Here are some of those instances. 1. […]
It’s true, great things come in small packages. The 2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report (produced by Remodeling magazine in cooperation with the National Association of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Magazine) makes clear, small-scale jobs are where it’s at when it comes to getting the most bang for your home improvement buck. Most projects will net […]
Many people want to make customizations to their home, whether it be for aesthetic or practical purposes (read the tub stops working or starts leaking). Before hiring contractors or warming up the tile saw, consider these implications for home renovations. Making smart design and functionality choices will help add value to your home and ensure […]
Cold temperatures, snow and all the things that come with winter can wreak havoc on your home, ultimately costing you money and negatively impacting its worth. Follow these top ten winter home maintenance tips to keep your house in top shape. Check the slope of the dirt around the perimeter of your home to ensure […]
As a serial remodeler, I’m looking forward to spending part of my winter holiday curled up on the sofa planning the wonderful things I’m going to do to my home in 2014. If you’re also day-dreaming about your next home improvements, these ideas (plus some eye candy) from the experts at realtor.com can help you […]