Your Home for the Holidays – Winterizing It, that Is!

http://www.allaboutarmonk.com/realestate.html                            November 23, 2014 The weather’s just turned frosty. Most of the family is thinking about holiday meals, visits from relatives and precious presents. But what are you thinking about? Getting your home winter-ready, or keeping it market-ready, if you’re looking to … Continue reading Your Home for the Holidays – Winterizing It, that Is!

New Lead Rules for Remodeling Older Homes

Was your home built before 1978?  Are you purchasing a home built before 1978? Any remodeling projects after April 22, 2010 will require contractors to both test those homes for lead and be certified to work within them using strict lead safety practices. Once the work begins, areas containing lead paint must be sealed off … Continue reading New Lead Rules for Remodeling Older Homes

Flat Screens Included! Bedford NY

Marketing your home has gotten more competitive than ever. The smart seller who wants to stand out from the crowd is including buyer incentives as inclusions. A  list price that shows value and enticing inclusions attract buyers. Take a look at this home in Bedford and call me for a preview! http://www.postlets.com/res/3186173 Continue reading Flat Screens Included! Bedford NY

Top Do It Yourself Home Improvements

HomeGain’s recent survey shows the top do-it-yourself home improvements that Realtors recommend to home sellers 1. Cleaning and de-cluttering ($200 cost / $1,700 price increase / 872% ROI) 2. Home staging ($300 cost / $1,780 price increase / 586% ROI) 3. Lightening and brightening ($230 cost / $1,300 price increase / 572% ROI) 4. Landscaping … Continue reading Top Do It Yourself Home Improvements