Monthly Archives: June 2017
Tips to sell for full price
Often, homeowners try to “test the market” with a higher than fair-market price when first listing their home. That can be a poor marketing strategy. When your agent tries to talk you out of it: Listen! Setting “too high a price” will be too high a price for you to pay in the end. Results... Read More
6 Summer home maintenance items you shouldn’t miss
Ready to entertain guests for a summer barbecue? Get your home looking and feeling great for entertaining with these six home maintenance tips. 1. Air conditioning tune up The number one priority for your summer home maintenance checklist is to have your air conditioning (AC) unit tuned up. As important as getting your car tuned,... Read More
Swim Safely and Securely This Summer!
Summer is here, bringing with it beautiful sunshine, warm weather and children with a lot of free time on their hands. Much of that time is likely to be spent swimming, whether at the beach or a local pool, and so some reminders on safety tips are in order. Whether you own a swimming pool, are... Read More
Creating Summer Buyer Attraction
Summer is a great time to invest in outdoor upgrades and indoor options that make your home appealing to buyers. After months indoors, homebuyers respond quickly to outdoor amenities when scoping out homes to buy. Creating outdoor living areas and highlighting outdoor views give potential new owners the impression of both expanded space and bright,... Read More
Summer Lawn Care Tips for Your Home
Lush greens and rolling verdant fairways stoke homeowner dreams of the perfect lawn. In most areas, July starts the season with the highest demand on the water supply. So maintaining those lavish landscapes takes knowledge and a plan. Planting Not all grasses are equal. When designing your lawn, be sure to use a grass that... Read More
Tips to make your living room flow
One of the first decisions you make in your new house is where to place your furniture. In the living areas, furniture placement can make or break your home’s “flow” or ease of movement. A sofa placed just two feet one way or the other, a side table too far out of reach or a... Read More