Projects That Can Increase Home Value

redfin Freedigitalphotos.net New front door: Replacing a front door with a new steel door costs about $1,162 with a 96.6% return Kitchen updates: A minor kitchen remodel costs about $18,856 with an 82.7% return Bathroom remodel: The average remodel costs around $16,128 with a 75.2% return. If a remodel is

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Accessorize Your Grill

Consumer Reports  Freedigitalphotos.net Master Forge grill wok: $17 Lowes. Keeps vegetables and small seafood from falling through the grates. The small holes keep the food in but still allows for juices to drain.  Brinkmann rib rack: $18 Home Depot. This product is able to cook several half or full racks of ribs

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Real Estate Ad Terms And Lingo

realtor.com Freerangestock.com 4B/2B: 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Assum.fin.: assumable financing Closing costs: The entire package of expenses paid by the buyer and the seller when the real estate deal closes. These costs include the brokerage commission, mortgage-related fees, escrow or attorney’s settlement charges, transfer taxes, recording fees, title insurance,

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Carpet Or Hardwood For Bedrooms?

homeguides.sfgate.com Freedigitalphotos.net Freedigitalphotos.net Hardwood pros Beauty/style Increases saleability of home Long lasting and can be refinished many times Easier than carpet to clean for a home with pets Hardwood doesn’t hang on to dust or allergens so it’s a better option for families with asthma or allergies Hardwood does not

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Top 10 Outdoor Design Trends

Country Living  Freedigitalphotos.net  1. Outdoor lighting-both for walkways and pathways as well as over a seating area such as a patio or deck2. Seating and dining areas3. Native plants4. Landscaped gardens5. Outdoor recreation elements such as pools6. Installed seating on front or back porches, patios, decks, etc.7. Vegetable and fruit

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