With spring upon us it is the perfect time to get your home on the market! Whether you are ready to sell or you would just like more information about your home value and the current market, give the Dawn Dause Group a call today! (815) 954-5050
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Upgrading Your Kitchen To Appeal To Buyers
Use energy-saving and innovative appliances: Kitchen appliances are important and these days consumers are looking for innovative models that also save on energy costs. For example, some new refrigerators are Wi-Fi enabled and can connect to the internet for recipes and will also email you when it’s time to change
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Mold: It’s very important to take care of any mold issues that may be present. Surface mold should be cleaned up quickly to avoid a larger problem from occurring. If you suspect that there is a large mold problem, DIY mold testing kits are available at your local home
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Education and experience Agents are buffers: If you are buying a home, they will keep builder’s agents at bay and if you are selling your home, they will filter through the spam and get serious buyers to make an offer. Neighborhood knowledge: Agents know the inside scoop on neighborhoods, including school
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High debt ratio: Even if you have a stellar credit score and lot’s of money in the bank, a high debt ratio is a problem when trying to get a mortgage. If your housing payments and your credit obligations are greater than 45% of your monthly income, it will be
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Moving costs can add up, but there are simple ways to reduce your moving related expenses: 1. Make the move on your own: Instead of hiring a professional moving service, it is more cost effective to rent a truck and move things yourself instead. If you aren’t up for
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Compact fluorescent bulbs: These bulbs are affordable and claim to last as long as 10 incandescent bulbs (10 years with about 3 hours of use a day), and will save the homeowner $60. For a home with 25 light bulbs, you can buy new compact fluorescent bulbs for under $15
Continue readingThe Do’s And Don’ts Of Exterior Color
Do Think about using color over neutrals Consider existing colors: When choosing colors for the exterior of your home, think about what colors are already there that cannot be changed, such as a color in the brick on your home or what shade your roof shingles are. When choosing
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Let the light in: Buyers are drawn to light and airy homes. Add lighting to rooms where needed, keep the blinds and curtains open, and clean the windows both inside and out to let in as much natural light as possible. Also, be sure to test each light bulb in
Continue readingFront Yard Patios
A patio that is well laid out can create a unique home exterior, especially if you live in a “cookie cutter” subdivision. There are several ways to make a front yard patio both attractive and functional which will increase the curb appeal of your home: Patio containers: Planting flowers or
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