renovation: Hot Trends in Renovation - 07/02/21 03:10 PM

Hot Trends in Renovation
This week I am on-site at one of my properties. I've just finish a renovation here, and I have to share something very important: the building industry, home design industry, renovation/remodel industry—they're all changing! And it is dramatic.
That's why I have scheduled an online workshop covering the hottest trends later this summer to go over some of those changes. I'm going to go over architectural trends, color and paint trends, cabinet trends, and more.
Just to give you a preview in this new kitchen, one of the biggest trends in kitchens is adding shelves. … (11 comments)

renovation: Buying to Renovate: What Your Clients Need to Know! - 09/30/16 03:29 AM

Buying to Renovate: What Your Clients Need to Know!
Many buyers are finding themselves having a hard time purchasing the type of home they initially began searching for. Often they are faced with a decision to alter their criteria and even their price expectations. Many areas are experiencing severe inventory shortages, leading some buyers to make the decision to remain in their homes and renovate OR to find themselves buying something that isn't quite perfect now, but they plan to make it perfect for them through renovation.
If you are helping a buyer with this sort of plan in … (3 comments)

renovation: Renovation Mistakes You Don’t Want Your Clients to Make - 07/22/16 09:21 AM

Renovation Mistakes You Don't Want Your Clients to Make
Many of your potential seller clients are opting to do "minor" renovations before they put their homes on the market to sell. They believe that these renovations will bring them big returns. However, that can be the opposite of what really ends up happening because they fail to do their research and planning before they begin their project.
If potential sellers tell you that they are planning to do any kind of renovation before they sell share the list below with them. If you have a purchaser who opts to … (2 comments)

renovation: Imperfect Homes in Otherwise Perfect Areas - 02/27/15 03:14 AM

Imperfect Homes in Otherwise Perfect Areas
I cannot tell you the number of times I have worked with a buyer who had a, "discerning eye," or to put it more bluntly - who were "picky!"
Well, they should be picky! They are about to make what is likely their biggest investment to date. However, when "picky" gives way to "unrealistic" then it is time to have a difficult conversation and possibly introduce alternative options.
Throughout the country, we are experiencing inventory shortages which translate to lack of options for many buyers in competitive price points or areas. There are … (2 comments)

 
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Denise Lones

CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding

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