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Negotiate a home warranty for your new home!
Don #39;t let the thought of 1st year repairs stop you from buying! We can negotiate a home warranty at the seller #39;s expense to give you peace of mind!
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Corner-Unit Brick Townhome for sale in Columbia, MD. Renovated from top to bottom, 4 large bedrooms with 3 and a half bathrooms, backs up to the woods, updated kitchen with granite countertops,...
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By SiliconIndia | Monday, September 15, 2014
Bangalore : In some real estate markets, selling process has become an intricate due to the up and down of the market trends and many other reasons. The ultimate strategy behind selling the home quickly is pricing it at a lower price. But there are many other ways to boost a homes pleasant appearance besides lowering the price. The following are a few tips on how to create interest and get the best possible deal.
Choose superior Agent: If you are planning to sell your home through an agent, choose carefully. Hire a real estate agent who has a triumphant track record of selling homes in your area. Listen your friends and neighbors suggestions and follow their advice. Try to find one with whom you get alongside and bear in mind that the valuer may not be the one with whom you have usual contacts, so check who this would be and meet them before you choose.
Price it right: Dont inquire too much: Look at other properties in your area and find out what your home is worth and then, shear 15 to 20 percent off the price if you want a quick sale. Be realistic in the present market. If your property price is too high it will hang around thus, try to put yourself in the shoes of the buyers and then fix a fair price.
Improve your curb appeal: Its a first impression matters, external appearance always catches the eyes of the buyers. A house with a chipping paint, patchy grass and overgrown bushes wont make a good impression. Try to make some amendments by giving a fresh coat of paint, trimmed bushes, power wash siding and walkways, wash front windows, hang easy to read house numbers, repaint the porch floor and add a new flower plants in front of the house.
Update the kitchen: Kitchen is the most valuable part of the house. When the buyers are unsure updated kitchen can make huge differences. Reface your kitchen by using neutral color paint; de-clutter the surfaces, place a fruit bowl outside and consider plumbing fixtures. If you have a little money for updating your kitchen, use one fancy stainless steel appliance because when the buyer sees one high end appliance they may think all the rest are luxurious and this updates your kitchen.
De- clutter:It is necessary to clear all clutter from the home before showing your home to buyers because buyers will picture themselves in the space. Clean surfaces, floors, cub boards, take out some furniture from room to make rooms look bigger, get rid of all excess stuff or store it in the storage room and expose the attractive side of your lifestyle. Its not an easy task; remember you are competing with other resale homes.
Maximize the light: Make the place feel light and airy because this makes the rooms feel bigger and attractive. Clean window glasses inside and outside, replace any dated and broken light fixtures, increase the wattage of bulbs, improve the sunlight by cutting the bushes, place lamps in dark corners and put a soft lamp in bath room, it can create a warm glow.
Entice buyers: Place amazing stuff to draw the buyers eye like a piece of art work and a vase of flowers which smell delicious. Make sure the windows dressed with blinds or colorful curtains. Decorate your home in neutral colors like white or beige.
Sweeten the deal: This is one of the best ways to attract the buyers. Offer few things like transferable home warranty for a one year policy and add up terms to sweeten the deal. When you mention that gadgets are covered up, the deal becomes more attractive than competitors. Do your best to make them feel.
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Your new home has been inspected and the report shows a few minor repairs are needed. Congratulations: your home is almost perfect! On top of the nearly repair-free perfection, the seller has included a home warranty. But don't start the low-maintenance home celebration yet. Some of the minor repairs many new homes need may cost hundreds to thousands of dollars to fix. (To find out about what you need to know about home inspections, read Do You Need A Home Inspection?) Here we look at some of the most common and costly repairs and upkeep items that new homes need to undergo, and what you can do to cut the costs.
1. FencingMaybe a few bricks have fallen out in a portion of your brick fence or there are a few warped planks. Seems like no big deal, right? In many cases, the repair could cost could be as little as $100. However, it could also be a sign of a bigger problem that requires a much more expensive fix, possibly even a brand new fence, which will run you in the thousands of dollars.
For a thorough evaluation of your fence's condition, have three fence companies with at least an 'A' rating with the Better Business Bureau come out to give estimates based on both repairs and fence replacement. If you do have a brick or stone fence needing immediate replacement, replacing it with a wood fence might be a good option in terms of cutting down the cost. (For information on how to use the Better Business Bureau website read Do You Need A Home Inspection?)
2. Air Filters The air filters your old apartment used may have cost $1 to replace, but high-quality odd-sized air filters that many new homes require could cost $12 - and you often have to buy them by the dozen. Two dozen $12 filters adds up to almost $300 unexpected dollars! (Thinking about selling your home? Check out Staging Your Home For a Quick Sale.)
To get the best deal on air filters follow these tips.
Conclusion If you haven't bought your home yet, don't assume any repair is minor without getting repair estimates first. If you've already moved in, you can minimize repair expenses by getting as much information as possible about how to repair problems in your home and getting several estimates. Having a new home doesn't mean that things won't break - or that some things aren't already broken. But if you start out with a sound strategy on how you'll handle such repairs, you'll be better prepared.
(For further reading checkout Do You Need A Home Inspection?, 6 Ways To Save On Your Utility Bill and Top Tips For First-Time Home Buyers.)
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Affordable Axis Homes with Jalcon Are the Way to Go
Jalcon Homes says that an Axis Series Home is a good, affordable option for Auckland home buyers and that quality shouldnt be sacrificed for a compact living space.
Bruce McKinnon, CEO of Jalcon Homes says that last weeks allocation of Jalcons 39-dwelling Sierra Terraces product contained six 1.5 bedroom, single-level Axis homes at $399,000 as well as six two-bedroom, two-storey walk-up apartments at $485,000 each.
The homes, which were released for sale and allocated to buyers by a ballot system, with priority given to first home buyers, were in huge demand - so much so, that another instalment of affordable, two storey, walk-up apartment homes will be balloted in November this year.
McKinnon says: We were delighted to bring high quality, design-led homes like Sierra Terraces as part of the Axis Series, which sell for just $399,000. The ballot system meant there was a fair and open process for these sought-after homes, and now were working hard to release another round.
Were proud to be one of the first builders to bring the innovative, two-storey walk up apartment design, which is popular in Australia, to New Zealand, because it offers affordable options for eager buyers.
He adds that the Sierra Terraces development contains a mix of typologies to provide options for a variety of budgets and needs: We know that now, more than ever, home buyers want options and flexibility. Just because your budget dictates the need for a smaller home, doesnt mean you cant also have a stylish, architecturally-designed home with an attractive exterior, positioned for maximum sunlight - and an interior that would be fit for an interior design magazine.
McKinnon says Jalcon works closely alongside award-winning architects Stevens Lawson to ensure the stylish, smaller homes are designed to impress even the most style-conscious buyers: They may be compact but our affordable homes and their living areas are designed to make the most of the available space, offering flexible living arrangements and a great lifestyle.
McKinnon says that Jalcon is committed to delivering added value that buyers wouldnt normally expect from a home in this price bracket, but Jalcon Axis Homes feature double-glazing, extra insulation, rain water capture and a weather-tight warranty.
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Houston, Texas (PRWEB) September 16, 2014
Houston-based home improvement company Home Exterior Systems recently announced the arrival of a 30-day warranty for its HardiePlank products. The details of the warranty program reveal a commitment from Home Exterior Systems to provide excellent service to its clients, particularly in the Houston metropolitan area.
Home Exterior Systems is a retailer of James HardiePlank lap siding, which are long narrow boards for covering the outer walls of a building. Lap siding protect the facades of buildings from the elements of weather, such as rain and sun. As a result, buildings look newer than the ones that do not use lap siding. Also, the boards are made with sealer and primer, thus making them impervious to cracking, fading, rotting or peeling.
James Hardie Industries Ltd., which is based in Melbourne, Australia, has built a reputation as the manufacturer of one of the best lap siding brands in the world. HardiePlank is thicker than the average lap siding, and it has more texture. These attributes make it a better protector for building facades than most brands currently in the market. Consisting of Beaded Cedarmill, Colonial Roughsawn, Rustic Cedar, and Select Cedarmill, HardiePlank offers a healthy range of finishing and color choices.
The 30-year warranty that covers Hardie products is non-prorated, which means that Home Exterior Systems will replace or repair the item free of charge if it is defective. In some cases, the company will pay the transportation costs associated with the repaired item or the replacement. While most non-prorated warranties are short, this one is exceptionally longenough to cover the typical mortgage period.
About Home Exterior Systems: Since 2003, Home Exterior Systems, LLC has provided exterior home improvement services to residents in the Houston metropolitan area. Its products and services, besides the aforementioned HardiePlank lap siding, include window and door replacements, roofing, powerwashing, and deck and patio construction. Founded by home improvement veteran Jay Sanchez, the company is the recipient of several honors, which include the 2010 ServiceMagic Home Pro of the Year Award, the 2010 and 2011 Excellence Awards from the Better Business Bureau, 2013 Angie's List Super Service Award, and the Best of Houzz 2014 badge for Service. Home Exterior Systems is headquartered at 19731 Lake Stone Court, Tomball, Texas 77377. To request a quote or services, the company can be reached by dialing 281-542-9577.
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LENEXA, KS (PRWEB) September 16, 2014
Ho-hum, boring home exteriors are out. According to national color expert Kate Smith, a consultant for DaVinci Roofscapes, "mixing up" the textures on the outside of a house adds curb appeal and personality to a home.
For homeowners wishing to mix textures on the home exterior, Smith recommends following the FRESH approach. "Start by looking at the fixed features of the home --- such as the foundation material, chimney structure or walkways --- to determine the basic common color or color cast that will link all your materials together," says Smith, president of Sensational Color. "Next, look for commonalities in the regional colors for your home and the environment near your home."
One family that successfully mixed textures during a home renovation is the Butlers of Brock, Nebraska.
After almost a quarter of a century with wood shingles overhead, the Butlers decided to "shake up" their roof. Rather than simply replace their cedar shakes, the homeowners opted for a combination of metal and polymer shake tiles on their roof to complement the brick, cedar, and copper textures on the home's exterior.
The Butlers chose a DaVinci Roofscapes Multi-Width Shake roof in a Mountain blend of three brown tones of color for the top of their roof with an aging artisan metal secondary roof underneath and capping off dormer windows. The home's siding features both real cedar and brick accents, and the gutters and garage doors are made of copper.
"With each rain and wind storm we were losing pieces of our original wood shingles from the roof," says homeowner Kim Butler. "We started searching online for long-lasting roofs and discovered the polymer shake tiles from DaVinci. At the same time we remembered the appeal of steel roofs we'd seen in Montana. Somehow we knew we wanted to combine the two products.
"We really like how metals patina with age to give a rustic look. With a steel roof and copper gutters, we believe the slow progression of the patinas will bring long-term beauty and durability to our home. Add in the DaVinci composite shakes and we have a winning combination."
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According to Smith, the Butlers are right on the mark with the trend of mixing textures. "They did this perfectly," says Smith. "The homeowners were able to bring together so many different textures and colors seamlessly because they took into consideration the whole house and the surroundings while they stayed within one color family. From the dark window frames to the roughhewn cedar shutters to the smooth metal roofing, the style of their home beautifully lends itself to the use of multiple textures."
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Determined buyers are hard to beat at auctions. This Albert Park home sold for $1.48 million despite a knock-out opening bid from a buyers agent.
Two auction reserves were smashed in Melbourne as the spring selling season gets underway.
There were 823 auctions this weekend and two buyers took their chance to pay over the odds.
An ultra-modern Brighton East family home sold under the hammer for an eye-watering $760,000 above the reserve. And a run-down Albert Park home on market from the first bid sold for $280,000 more than reserve.
13 Edro Avenue, Brighton East, sold for $3.87 million. Photo: Supplied
Auctioneer Peter Kennett, from hockingstuart, told Domain he believed the figure for the Brighton East home was a per-square-metre price record for the suburb. Number 13 Edro Avenue, on 695 square metres, sold for $3.87 million.
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The new buyers paid the equivalent of $5568 per square metre. The auction drew a large crowd and four buyer's advocates, three of whom fought hard to acquire a slice of high-end bayside real estate.
The winning bidder, buyer's advocate Mal James, opened the auction with a bid of $3 million - only $100,000 shy of the reserve.
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