It’s no secret that renovations have the potential to raise the value of your home, but which ones are worth the investment? Before you start tearing down walls and ripping out kitchen cabinets, keep in mind that some home renovations are more marketable than others. Here are some home renovations that have been proven to give you the best return on your investment:
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September 5, 2018 - 06:13pm
Not everyone has the advantage of marketing stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, and hardwood floors as part of their home sale. But just because your home needs a little TLC doesn’t mean it’s doomed to sit in seller’s limbo. Oftentimes, its actually the opposite. With the right attitude and marketing strategy, you can flip your flop of a property into a DIY buyer’s dream home. Here are some of the best ways to sell a fixer upper:
August 16, 2018 - 12:19pm
Open houses are one of the many marketing efforts we use to sell a home. And when the environment is right – the house presentable and the sellers willing – it is also one of the most successful. There are countless benefits to hosting an open house, but it is undoubtably a process requiring more effort on both the realtor and the seller's parts.
August 6, 2018 - 12:32pm
When hot and cold air mingle during transitional seasons, it often means that heavy rain and occasional flooding are close behind. If you’ve had to commute between Richmond Hill, Savannah, Pooler, or Hilton Head in these past couple of weeks, then you’ve experienced some of the standing water that’s plagued our state’s streets. But rising water and problematic city drainage systems are not just a threat to your car tires and engines; water damage is the number one cause of a cracked home foundation...
July 23, 2018 - 02:07pm
Picture this: you finally find the home of your dreams. Move-in goes smoothly, and you and your family settle easily into the new neighborhood and school systems. Everything seems too good to be true, and it is. Weeks later, you notice water wicking up the foundation, leading to rot in the walls, framing members, and mold. You call a repairman to find out that your home is experiencing grade sloping, causing water to drain back towards your home.
July 6, 2018 - 05:28pm
One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is the financial freedom that complete home equity provides. When you’re looking at your current liabilities–future mortgage payments or loans you’ve taken out for a down payment–achieving unencumbered interest might seem impossible. But with some time and a good amount of diligence, you can build your home equity to the rate of complete liberty from outstanding balances, liens, and interest rates.
June 19, 2018 - 01:29pm
Millennials know better than any other generation that buying a house is a huge commitment of time, energy, and finances. Between the quickly oscillating job market, rising student debt, and a generational desire to travel, millennials are less likely to buy a house in their ‘20s than any other age group.
June 8, 2018 - 12:12pm
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial steps in your life. This transition is often an investment of time, energy, and love. You might stumble across the perfect property for your needs but, as we all know, what rests inside those four walls is rarely all that encompasses the decision to close. Considering your potential home’s external environment – crime rates, convenience, and growth potential – is a crucial step in your home buying process. Here are some things to consider when looking for the right location to call home:
May 22, 2018 - 02:42pm
With the calm summer nights spent outdoors with friends and family often comes higher temperatures and even higher energy costs. Although remaining cool and comfortable indoors sometimes seems like a big expense, it doesn’t always have to be. From hiring skilled professionals to switching the setting on your ceiling fan, Teresa Cowart Team has a range of ways to prepare your house for summer.
May 17, 2018 - 09:34am
Designers are going back to their roots and throwing it back to the ‘70s with the hottest design trends of 2018. The modern homeowner can redesign from top to bottom with bold elements radiating style or accent their space with subtle but impactful accessories. From tones and patterns to textures and materials, here is how you can achieve this year’s most popular design trends without breaking the bank.