Key Takeaways: Curb appeal is an important part of selling your home You can improve your home’s curb appeal without a professional Contact us to see how improving your home’s curb appeal can help it sell Despite what the phrase suggests, you don’t actually need to have a curb to improve your home’s “curb appeal.” […]
Tag Archives: DIY Home Improvement
Easy Summer DIY Projects Anyone Can Tackle
Summer is in full swing here on the Seacoast, which means now is a great time to tackle any lingering home maintenance tasks or DIY projects. Even if you aren’t the handy type, you can still make a few improvements that will completely transform your space. And if you’re thinking about selling soon, they may […]
4 DIY Home Improvements to Get Ready to Sell
If you want to sell your home for top dollar, you’ve got to make buyers believe it’s worth every penny—which might mean putting in a little time to get it looking its best. But before you start hiring contractors or planning major renovations, you might want to consider these DIY home improvements. Simple DIY Improvements […]
4 Ways to Maximize the Potential of Your Home’s Flex Space
Why Buy New Construction in Portsmouth, NH?
Even as the world around us changed, one thing in real estate has stayed consistent. We’ve been in a seller’s market for a while now—that is, the demand for homes (the number of buyers) has exceeded the supply (the number of homes available for sale). For sellers, that’s pretty great news. For buyers… it might mean a little more searching to find the right home. Unless, of course, you buy new construction in Portsmouth.
Antiviral Herbs DIY Garden
For centuries we have cooked with antiviral herbs and spices found in our kitchens. Many of these are flavorful adding a little pizzazz to our meats and vegetables. These various staples contain antiviral properties that many of us were unaware of. With the Coronavirus pandemic happening all around us, families are cooking more and staying […]
5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Decor for Spring
The days are getting longer, temperatures are starting to climb, and the trees are finally starting to turn green again. As spring approaches, it’s a great time to freshen up your spring decor and add a splash of color to your space. Looking for some quick, easy, and affordable design tips? Here are a few […]
Selling a Home in 2020? List with Ann and Jim!
Thinking of selling a home on the New Hampshire Seacoast or southern Maine in the coming year? It’s a great time to list: prices are high, interest rates are low, and buyer demand is up! But that doesn’t mean you don’t still have to approach the selling process with plenty of preparation—and a great local […]
4 Challenges That Come with Marketing Your Own Home
If you’re looking to list your home this year, we have some good news—2020 is forecasted to be a seller’s market, which means most properties will sell quickly and for a higher price than normal. Although buyers are scrambling to find somewhere to settle down, even the most desirable homes still need some marketing to […]
The Top 4 Home-Selling Myths of 2019, Busted
“Fake news” has become one of the trendiest terms of the decade—even when it comes to real estate. Homeowners are often bombarded with selling advice that promises to get their home sold quickly and for top dollar…but more often than not, these “tips” are nothing more than misleading—and can throw you off-track. As we near […]
2020 Vision: The Top Home Features You Can Expect to See Next Year
Should You Hire a Professional or DIY on Those Home Repairs?
To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there’s a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do the work for you.
The Top 5 Exterior Areas to Fix up Before Listing Your Home this Fall
Kicking Clutter to the Curb: Transform Your Home with These 4 Decluttering Tips
We’ve all been there. One day, you look around your house, and there’s just So. Much. Stuff. Stuff in boxes, stuff on the walls, stuff in the corners—just…stuff. If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’re going to have to deal with all that accumulated clutter eventually. Luckily, there are plenty of simple strategies for getting the job done!
The Best Smart Home Technology for Upping Your Home’s Value
Repainting the walls, updating the kitchen and bathroom with bathroom vanity units, replacing the hot water heater—there are ways to increase your home’s value that stand the test of time. Smart home technology is becoming a bigger factor for buyers, especially younger buyers, and it’s not hard to see why. Things like smart appliances, high-efficiency […]