real estate tips: PREDICTED HOME DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2017
- 01/09/17 11:13 AM
PREDICTED HOME DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2017 As a new year rolls in, so do some new home trends. Here is a look at what you may expect to see at an open house near you in 2017.
It is easy being green. The Pantone 2017 Color of the Year, Greenery, has been called the world's brightest neutral. This color represents rejuvenation according to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
While on the topic of color, in 2017, navy is expected to be the new black. A sophisticated color, navy is making its way into homes in a big way to open … (2 comments)
Home prices are up 8% year-over-year nationally, with 93 of the 100 largest metros clocking quarter-over-quarter price increases. Many homes that had been underwater during the housing downturn are now finally worth more than the amount owed on them. And that’s great news for agents and sellers alike!
With the positive momentum in the market, more home owners are ready to put their homes on the market and make a sale. But beware—when prices are up and inventory is down, you may find that more sellers become overconfident and careless with … (3 comments)
1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income. 2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list. 3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to live in, taking into account items such as schools, recreational facilities, area expansion plans, and safety. 4. Start saving. Do you have enough money saved to qualify for a mortgage and cover your down … (0 comments)
1. Grab them from the curb. You've seen them. Buyers hunkered low in their cars in front of your house, doing drive-bys before deciding whether to request a showing or attend an open house. Make these potential buyers fall in love with your home from the street by adding potted plants and flowers, power-washing patios and walkways, weeding the garden and mowing the lawn. It's your first chance to make a good impression, so you've got to make it count. 2. Make it sparkle. Pretend that your mother or mother-in-law … (0 comments)
Jump-start the process. You may be an avowed procrastinator, but if you want to sell a house this year, start planning now. The process, say sellers, always takes longer than expected. So get your home inspected now; there may be unseen major repairs to address. De-clutter, clean closets and shelves, store extraneous possessions and furnishings and other stuff that might keep sellers from picturing themselves in your space. Attend an open house or two to get an idea of how to stage yours. And move along: … (0 comments)
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PREDICTED HOME DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2017
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