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My June Newsletter

By Victoria Lorusso

Real Estate Agent with Illustrated Properties

June 15, 2011 08:38 AM

Your Realty News

June 2011

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Spring Has Sprung to Summer!Summer has arrived! And so have the buyers. While we do still have excess inventory, there are definate pockets where we are lacking. The buyers are back out with new confidence and great deals are to be had. So if you are thinking of selling, don't waste a minute.

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Today's Buyers Want More Value

According to the latest housing trends, the days of the McMansions have passed. Rather than acres of sprawl to care for, today's savvy buyers are far more interested in a little patch of heaven to call home.

And they want it in pristine condition. These buyers aren't interested in fixer-uppers. They want well-maintained smaller properties, to avoid potential big ticket expenses... Read More

Grow a Gorgeous Green Lawn

Curb appeal increases the value of your home, so maintaining a beautiful lawn is a wise investment. Here's how to keep your front lawn green and healthy.

Soil: If you can't drive a garden stake into your lawn when the soil is dry, you have a problem with soil compaction. Compacted soil restricts root growth and prevents water and oxygen from reaching the lawn's roots. Solve your lawn's compaction problem by having your lawn aerated... Read More

How to Avoid Five Common Landscaping and Patio Mistakes
Courtesy of ARA Content

Building your own outdoor paradise can be a daunting, yet rewarding project. Before you invest your time and money, it's a good idea to consider the components of a successful landscape or patio project.

A great place to start is to look for professional landscaping design ideas on the Web. Websites like www.landscapingnetwork.com offer design tips from professionals to help you get your... Read More

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What's New in Kitchen Design?

Kitchen renovations are costly. If you're undertaking a kitchen remodel, make sure you spend your money wisely. The National Kitchen & Bath Association surveyed 100 designers to discover the top kitchen design trends of 2011. Here's a guideline of where to splurge and where to save.

Chill: French door fridges are more popular now than ever before; NKBA designers installed them in 78 percent of their kitchen renovations. Freezer-top fridges are all but extinct; if French door fridges don't work in your space, freezer-bottom and side-by-side units are better options. Wine fridges, meanwhile, are losing popularity... Read More

Keep Your Home Safe While You're on Summer Vacation

Since summer time is popular for family vacations, many burglars take advantage of this time to scope out and break into homes that are unoccupied. Here are a few things you can do to protect your home while you are on vacation.

House Sitter: A house sitter is one of the best protections against break-ins. This person should be a trusted neighbor, relative or friend of the family who can call the police if something happens.

To help your house sitter or the person checking on your home, make a list of things about your home, such as where the power boxes... Read More

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