About a month ago, I was interviewed for the Lowe's for Pros website on landscaping ideas to improve the market value and salability of a home. Below is the text of the article and here is the link:http://www.lowesforpros.com/landscaping-to-increase-property-value Landscaping to Increase Property Value By: Jake FowlerIssue Date: October 2009 For homeowners, curb appeal is...
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In the final installment of cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at two replacement projects that most owners of 20+ year old homes will be looking at. Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Window Replacement Project Description: Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot double-hung windows with insulated vinyl replacement windows. Wrap existing exterior trim as required to match. Do...
Thinking of adding on to your abode? In this week’s cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at three popular additions that can make your home much more enjoyable! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Family Room Addition Project Description: In a style appropriate to the existing house, add a 16-by-25-foot room on a crawl space foundation with vinyl siding and...
Thinking of remodeling your home? In this week’s cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the bathroom. This is another area that has a dramatic impact on a home’s desirability and salability! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area Bathroom Addition Project Description: Add a full 6-by-8-foot bath over a crawl space with poured concrete walls. Include cultured-marble...
Thinking of remodeling your home? In this week’s cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the kitchen. Remodeling the kitchen can be one of the most dramatic changes made to enhance a home’s value and general appeal. After all, isn't that where most good parties are! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Minor Kitchen Remodel Project Description: In a functional but...
Buy Used: Whether you’ve just moved to a new home or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down furniture, appliances, and other items, rather than buying them new. Check out garage sales and thrift stores for clothing and other everyday items. Use your creativity in gift giving (http://www.newdream.org/holiday/giftideastaff.php), including making...
Spring is in the air. Now is the time to tend to your gardens to make sure they are wonderful when summer arrives! Here is a garden care checklist: AprilPull winter mulch off gradually as plants show signs of new growth.Feed and prune roses.Divide and transplant summer blooming perennials.Plant tender bulbs & tubers (gladiola, lilies & dahlias).Prune winter Jasmine after flowering.Remove all...
In the final installment of cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at two replacement projects that most owners of 20+ year old homes will be looking at. Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Window Replacement Project Description: Replace ten 3-by-5-foot double-hung windows with insulated vinyl replacement windows. Wrap the exterior trim as required to match. Don't disturb...
Thinking of adding on to your abode? In this weeks cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at three popular additions that can make your home much more enjoyable! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Family Room Addition Project Description: In a style and location appropriate to the house, add a 16-by-25-foot room on a crawlspace foundation with wood siding and...
Thinking of remodeling your home? In this weeks cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the bathroom. This is another area that has a dramatic impact on a homes desirability and saleability! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area Bathroom Remodel Project Description: Update an existing 5-by-7 foot. Replace all fixtures to include standard-sized tub with ceramic tile...
Thinking of remodeling your home? In this weeks cost vs. value segment we'll be looking at the kitchen. Remodeling the kitchen can be one of the most dramatic changes made to enhance a homes value and general appeal. Afterall, isn't that where most good parties are! Here are the latest numbers for the Seattle area. Minor Kitchen Remodel Project Description: In a functional but dated...
Septic SystemsBy: Tony MeierEastside Realtor You just bought your dream home! A fantastic two story on a nice piece of land. You were told that it had a septic system when you bought it, you also had it inspected (right!), now how do you maintain this thing? This question comes frequently and unless you have had septic system before, you may have no idea what to do to keep your system in optimum...
It is Super Bowl weekend. Our house, like millions others will be busy with the festivities. The smell of chili, salsa, beer & chips... all ground into the carpet no less! Good times! :-) In addition to the fun, we will be doing something else this weekend. Certainely not as exciting, but definitely more important! We will be changing out all the batteries in our smoke detectors. This is...