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Home Improvement

Posted by lakecityhomefinder.com @ 12:15 PM, Monday May 19th, 2008

I was reading the news when I found this article on curb appeal and home improvement projects that will help you sell your house in the future. It’s got some pretty great tips in it…after all, the easiest way to sell a house is to have the best looking place for the best price! 

http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/104923/Nine-Ways-to-Enhance-a-Home’s-Curb-Appeal.   

You know, while the typical homeowner is up to the challenge of regular maintenance and upkeep, most wait until it’s time to sell before making improvements to the home.

But why wait? Why not enjoy some of these perks for yourself?

 You can make a lot of improvements on your current home now that will still show an increased value in the near future.  These can be bigger projects, (such as finishing a basement or adding a deck), or small ones (like planting more flowers or landscaping).

 When thinking of remodeling your home, it is good to see what the competition is doing.  If you are thinking of remodeling your kitchen, for example, make sure it can compete with similar properties for sale in the area.  Don’t install new Formica countertops if everyone else has granite or better!

Happy Home Improvement! -Mike

2 Responses to “Home Improvement”

  1. Reed Says:

    Awesome post, thanks a lot for the info! I’m a landscape software author so I have to use the web at breaks at work. I don’t usually post blog comments but I really dug the post. Great Stuff, I bookmarked your site! :mrgreen:

  2. Kelly Brown Says:

    Hi, very nice post. I have been wonder’n bout this issue,so thanks for posting

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