7 Ways to Avoid a Bidding War
Posted on May 07, 2019 in Home Advice
1. Define your budget from the start
2. Getting yourself pre-approved helps
3. Impress the seller with a great first offer
4. Show some flexibility around their non-monetary concerns
5. Don’t burden the seller with too many conditions
6. Move quickly or someone else will
7. Wait for the months when the market slows
A Pro Weighs In on Decluttering the KonMari Way
Posted on Apr 07, 2019 in Home Advice
As Marie Kondo’s Netflix series sparks an organizing blitz, an expert discusses the practicality of 7 KonMari principles.
1. Before You Start, Visualize Your Destination2. Discard First, Organize Second
3. Discard All at Once
4. Sort by Category
5. Sort in the Correct Order
6. Keep Only Things That ‘Spark Joy’
7. Thank Discarded Items for Their Service
10 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle Before Listing Your Home
Posted on Mar 30, 2019 in Home Advice
These small changes have the potential to make a huge impact on your selling price.
Address the Exterior
Go Neutral
Update Light Fixtures
Focus on Floors
Remove Popcorn Ceiling
Upgrade Master Closet
Create a Squeaky-Clean Slate
Install Molding
Replace Dated Hardware, Mirrors + Plumbing Fixtures
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6 Habits to Reduce Clutter at Home This Year
Posted on Mar 18, 2019 in Home Advice
It’s time for out with the old, in with the new — and that’s true for how you handle household papers and possessions.
1. Last year: You stacked your magazines for reading later.2. Last year: You kept papers and receipts in your wallet or purse until it was ready to burst.
3. Last year: You tossed mail on the table and let it pile up for days.
4. Last...
The Importance of Using A REALTOR® When Buying Pre-Construction
Posted on Mar 01, 2019 in Home Advice
Home buyers might assume there's no need to work with a REALTOR® when purchasing a pre-construction build. After all, the builders and developers have on-site representatives promising to take care of all the paperwork, right? Not so fast. There are a number of advantages to working with someone who has your best interests in mind. Here's what you...
4 Reasons Mike Holmes Prefers Carpet Over Tiles and Hardwood Flooring in a Reno
Posted on Feb 01, 2019 in Home Advice
Here are four reasons you may want to consider carpet over tiles and hardwood floors when choosing what type of floors to install:
- Carpet is the Cheap Option
- Perfect for Playrooms
- Sound Suppression
- It’s Comfortable
