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What to Ask Yourself Before Taking on a DIY Project
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 months ago

If you’re handy around the house, the thought of tackling a variety of home improvement projects with your own two hands might have crossed your mind a time or two.

But before you dig into a DIY project, it’s important to consider some factors beyond your ability to do the job right. You’ll also want to consider the cost of all the tools and materials needed, as well as the amount of time you’ll need to devote to the project.

Here are four important questions to ask yourself before attacking a...
Sellers: Stage Your Home to Sell This Winter
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 months ago

Staging your home is crucial any time of year—but especially during winter, when weather and a slower market tend to get in the way. These staging tips are sure to put your home in the front of potential buyers’ minds this season.

 

Tastefully decorate

Use the wintery feel of these months to your advantage—even in warmer climates. Twinkly lights and elegant winter decor can instantly take your home up a notch. A pinecone wreath, seasonal flowers and greenery, and other small landscaping touche...
Everything Old Is New Again: Granny Chic Decor
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 months ago

Quite the opposite of minimalist décor, Granny Chic is maximalist. In other words, more is more. Grandma's furnishings, once considered outdated and unsophisticated, are now in high demand. Millennials are leading the charge toward Granny Chic in both their fashion and their interior décor choices. In terms of sustainability, Granny Chic checks many of the boxes. Furnishings and accent pieces are recycled or upcycled, so they do not wind up in landfills.

Granny Chic thoughtfully and deliberatel...
Corralling the Clutter: Kitchen Pantry Ideas
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 months ago

In the fast pace of day-to-day living, a well-organized kitchen is a necessity. However, finding the time to design an efficient kitchen is another thing all together. Where to begin? The kitchen pantry is the best place to start. This kitchen element provides storage for groceries, spices, kitchen utensils and small appliances. The first thing you will want to do is to assess your cooking needs and the space you already have to store it.

To start with, you might remove all the items from the p...
Seller Tips: 5 Ways to Impress Prospective Buyers
CENTURY 21 Select Group 4 months ago
If you think a mansion-like size, a swanky neighborhood or lavish grounds are the only way to impress visitors to your home, think again. While those characteristics can certainly be awe-inspiring, it’s really the small details that create ‘wow’ moments for guests. Consider some of the following ideas for evoking oohs and aahs from guests or would-be buyers if your home is on the market:

 

1. LightingNo matter how small or ordinary your house may seem, the right lighting will create mounds of...
Seller Tips: Best Home Upgrades Under $500
CENTURY 21 Select Group 5 months ago
According to the latest statistics, now is still a great time to put your home on the market. How can you ensure that your home will be greeted warmly by buyers in your area? Often, it only takes a little bit of outlay to create big results when it’s time to market your property.

 

According to the National Association of Realtors’ Remodeling Impact Report, it’s not always the expensive upgrades that get the attention of eager buyers. In fact, you can make a splash with a budget of as little as...
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