There are many things to consider when preparing your home for sale: curb appeal, landscaping, and staging the house both inside and out. But one element that has the ability to either excite buyers, or turn them off, is the scents that greet them when they first visit. A well-chosen, subtle scent can create an …
People move for many reasons, a new job, a change in income, or a change in family dynamics due to divorce, re-marriage or a death in the family. Not to mention military families, for whom moving is a necessary and repeated part of life. I’ve worked with a lot of families buying and selling homes …
The holiday season may not seem like an ideal time to put your house on the market. During this time of year people are focused on buying gifts, pinching pennies, and spreading holiday cheer. Not so much on searching for and buying a new home. Don’t despair though, the holidays may actually be the perfect …
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The changing of the seasons from Summer into Fall means much more than beautiful fall foliage – and we get some really beautiful color here in the Arlington area. As the weather cools, focus switches from summer activities such as camping, backpacking, and swimming to holiday fun and winter activities like skiing, ice skating and …
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When was the last time you used your dining room? According to a recent survey studying the habits of high-end homeowners, many people are looking to maximize the space in their homes by transforming dining rooms into something more practical that will be used on a daily basis. The Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate …
Regardless of whether you live in a house or a condo, own or rent, we all face the exact same agonizing decision at some point – choosing the “perfect” paint color. Just like choosing the right furniture, picking the perfect paint color is very personal and can be an intimidating process. There are so many …
When it comes to real estate, the first impression potential buyers have of your home can make or break their decision to go any further. In fact, the National Association of Realtors recently rated exterior projects among the most valuable of all home improvement projects in their 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report. Ready to …
Everyone loves a vacation. And these days, with smart phones, digital cameras and apps for just about everything, it’s easy to share your vacation and let all of your Facebook and Instagram friends enjoy it right along with you. Be careful, though, with how and when you share. A 2013 Nationwide Insurance survey revealed that …
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A recent national poll found that a majority of American homeowners not only support renewable energy solutions, but are actively searching for ways to integrate clean energy products into their lives. The nationwide poll, released in March of this year, found that 88 percent of homeowners support renewable energy solutions such as solar power, while …