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It’s a common problem. You know you have way too much stuff for your available space, but you become paralyzed at the thought of decluttering. One solution is to start with something that takes minimal effort but makes a big impact in your home right away. From carving out a bit of breathing room in your closet to making a dent in the junk drawer, these five ways to begin the decluttering process are relatively painless. You can do this!
Around Home •
July 27, 2016
Garage Cleaning Tips for the Overwhelmed
Facing down a jam-packed garage? If you’re feeling defeated before you’ve even begun, this guide is for you. By breaking a mountain of a task into bite-size pieces, you can bring your out-of-control-messy garage into focus. We offer baby steps to getting started, smart storage tips and more. Before you know it, you will have transformed a chaotic free-for-all space into a functional, organized storage area.
Around Home •
July 26, 2016
Make Your Backyard a Bug-Free Zone
Depending on where you live in the United States, mosquitos will either be a usual nuisance this summer or a potential carrier of the Zika virus (more on Zika later in this article.) Either way, keeping mosquitos at bay is essential to creating a safer summer for you and your family.
Selling a Home •
July 7, 2016
Home Inspections 101: What to Look Out For
Having an offer accepted on your dream house may seem like cause for celebration, but you’re not done just yet. You’ll need to get that home and its property inspected before you can pop the bubbly, and there are plenty of problems that could be hiding. This isn’t about peeling paint, which will be both obvious and pretty easy to fix, but about bigger ticket items that can affect the livability of the property. Here are 14 things that warrant extra attention during your home inspection.
Market Statistics •
July 7, 2016
In What States Did Properties Sell Quickly in March–May 2016?
At least half of the properties that sold in March–May 2016 were on the market for 30 days or less in the District of Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Massachusetts, according to the May 2016 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey Report.
Home Improvement •
July 7, 2016
5 Awesomely Easy Landscaping Projects
Ramp up your curb appeal with cool landscaping projects you can easily pull off in a weekend.
Selling a Home •
June 6, 2016
The 6 Best Home Upgrades for Under $1,000
If you want to increase your profit potential, strategic home improvement ideas in these six categories – some of which won't cost you a thing – will give you the biggest return on your investment.
Pop quiz: Would you rather buy a home with 1990s laminate countertops or pristine marble? It seems like an easy “A,” yet many home sellers are so immune to pre-existing (read: old) features in their homes that they can’t understand why buyers can’t see past them too. But even if you aren’t ready to list your home just yet, a few smart changes can make a big difference in adding to your home’s value — especially in competitive markets like LA (or Seattle).
Uncategorized •
June 2, 2016
NAHB Releases Remodeling by Zip Code Estimates for 2016
NAHB has released its latest projections of spending on improvements to owner-occupied housing by zip code. The projections show total spending on improvements, the number of owner-occupied homes, as well as average spending per improvement, in each zip code for calendar year 2016. Also shown for each zip are 2016 projections for the five key variables NAHB uses to estimate home improvement spending in relatively small areas.
Uncategorized •
June 1, 2016
Buffett: There is No Housing Bubble
As home prices continue to surge upward, many in the industry are beginning to wonder if a housing bubble is imminent, or worse, if yet another financial crisis is in the making.
Warren Buffet, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multi-national conglomerate holding company, believes that the chances of home prices collapsing are very low, according to a recent report from Fortune by Stephen Gandel.
Uncategorized •
May 19, 2016
Pet Food Drive ~ The Whole Month of May!
Do you love your furry friends? Can't imagine life without them? You can help the local animal shelters by bringing in food & pet supplies to Windermere, or call me, and I can stop by to pick up your donations… The Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors thank you!
