However, satisfaction with a new home is just as much aboutmanaging expectationsas it is meeting them. Homebuyers should enlist the help of both a mortgage loan officer and a real estate agent. A loan officer can help set realistic expectations and identify the right products for an individ...
Before you spend money on costly upgrades, be sure the changes you make will have a high return on investment. It doesn’t make sense to install new granite countertops, for example, if you only stand to break even on them, or even lose money. Plus, these improvements may not be necess...
Install cabinet doors, shelves and hardware (See my post about Installing Kitchen Hardware). Finally, add finishing touches like crown molding or decorative trim for a polished look.How to install Base CabinetsInstalling base cabinets starts with making sure your floors are level. Identify the ...
“If the house is dated, you still have to redo everything: the whole kitchen, the countertops, the cabinets, the flooring, paint the walls, remove wallpaper,” he explains. “If the house is in disrepair, you’re still going to have to do all those things.” ...
Realtors often have deep local market knowledge and can identify neighborhoods or properties with high ROI potential. As Itay Simchi, founder of Proven House Buyers, says, "A real estate agent's local market knowledge can significantly impact an investor's success by providing valuable insights ...
Do you like living in a clean home, but hate having to do all the chores to get it that way? It can be so annoying to have to juggle the repetition of constantly wiping down countertops and sweeping floors along with parenting, cooking, working, and everything else you need to do in...
I want to know: how do you use baskets in your home? Share your design strategies below and let me know how you make the most of these versatile pieces! Next up on the Bountiful Baskets Fall blog hop is my friend Kendra from Joy in Our Home, make sure to check out her lovely ...
iStockphoto/Thinkstock There's no single, one-size-fits-all tip for cleaning countertops. Regardless if your countertops are made from granite, acrylic, laminate or any other material, they should be able to withstand all spills -- no matter how big or small they may be. Always inquire...
Countertops There are several types of materials for countertops. The most commonly used are: Laminate:the bare counter is covered with a sheet of high-pressure laminate Stone:the most commonly used types are quartz, granite and marble Other:materials generally derived from a compound such as acry...
Before you spend money on costly upgrades, be sure the changes you make will have a high return on investment. It doesn’t make sense to install new granite countertops, for example, if you only stand to break even on them, or even lose money. Plus, these improvements may not be necess...