tips: Can a New Home Improve Your Sex Life?
- 09/19/14 02:22 PM
The scene is set. Crackling fireplace. Homemade desert. Candles flickering. Drinks sparkling.
And then the spark that should be igniting between the two of you instead takes place in your old fireplace, sending black smoke into your living room and flames shooting up the chimney and out into your space, which then ignite your drapes and send you running partially clothed for the fire extinguisher.
Well that killed the mood.
You don't have to set the living room on fire to know that your house is in desperate need of repair and renovation. But maybe it's just not enough. If you're … (1 comments)
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tips: Seller's Advice: Spend a Little, Raise The Price a Lot
- 09/19/14 02:07 PM
Your real estate professional is probably advising you to declutter, stage your home, plant new flowers, and make numerous repairs and updates. You may be reluctant to get started because of the costs, but according to home valuation site HomeGain, improvements like these can actually make you more money when you sell your home.
Under HomeGain's Tools for Sellers, you can find the Home Sale Maximizer tool, where HomeGain has identified the top 10 home improvements under $1,500.
These add the most to home sellers' bottom line, and are recommended by over 600 real estate professionals across the nation.
The … (1 comments)
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tips: Big Or Small: Which Size Home Is Best For You?
- 09/19/14 02:04 PM
This can be a tricky question to answer. Partly because our needs change over the years and decades. After kids leave home, maybe smaller is better but prior to that, maybe a bigger home is what you're seeking–room for the kids, dog, and tons of the kids' sleepover friends.
The trends reflect our indecisiveness, too. Sometimes McMansions are on the rise and then there's the complete opposite: tiny, tiny homes. In fact, you can watch fascinating shows online about families of four with a couple of dogs, moving into these tiny well-designed homes or homes on wheels.
While that small may … (1 comments)
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tips: Water Heater Maintenance 101
- 09/06/14 05:28 AM
Water heaters generally have a lifespan of 8-12 years, but as with anything, the better care you take of it, the longer it will last. There are several easy "set it and forget it" tips that you can use with your water heater, like keeping the thermostat at 120 degrees, and always maintain two feet of clearance around the appliance. You can also conserve money on your gas bill by setting your heater to its "vacation" setting when leaving town. This will keep the pilot light going without heating the water.
Water heater maintenance goes well beyond just checking the thermostat, … (2 comments)
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tips: Highlight Specialty Rooms When Selling Home
- 09/06/14 05:02 AM
Many homeowners understand the importance of making their kitchen, master bedroom, and bathroom stand out when it comes to selling their homes.
But helping buyers see other areas of the home that are designed for special purposes, such as a media room, kids' study hall, or art studio can also generate a lot of buyer interest.
If you have a room or space in your home that isn't really being used, consider staging it as a specialty room. Perhaps it let's in the perfect morning light for an artist studio. You can place an easel and some art decor that helps … (0 comments)
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tips: 239,950 4BR 2.5BA 2359Square Feet Olathe, KS - Virtual Tour
- 08/20/14 06:37 PM
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tips: 199,500 4BR 3BA Olathe, KS - Virtual Tour
- 08/20/14 06:34 PM
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tips: Love It Or List It Tips To Help You Decide Whether To Remodel Or Sell
- 08/15/14 01:49 AM
As home prices increase, homeowners have options. Some are quickly gaining back the equity they lost over the last several years. That creates opportunity to maybe refinance, remodel, or sell.
If you're sitting on the fence trying to determine whether to list your home for sale or to sell it, consider these important tips.
Tip 1: Do a "Love it or List it" Analysis.
On a sheet of paper write down the things you love about your home and the things that might cause you to decide to list your home for sale. Take your time doing this. Really give every … (1 comments)
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tips: How To Get Rid of Cooking Smells
- 08/15/14 01:47 AM
Does your house have housitosis? If cooking smells linger long after the meal is served, it's time to take action.
The best remedy is to prevent the odors in the first place. This is easily done through proper ventilation and air filtration. Your cooktop or stovetop should be ventilated with an overhead or downdraft ventilation system that is matched to the needs of the burners. But it's only useful if you turn it on your vented hood while you cook, even if you don't like the extra noise.
Grease or smoke and water create a tough film that won't go away … (4 comments)
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tips: Moving With Young Children
- 02/08/14 09:21 AM
Are you happy and excited about selling your home? Or are you dreading the sorting, packing and other chores?
Your attitude is contagious to little children. If you look at moving as an exciting adventure full of fun, new possibilities, then you're halfway to getting your children on board for the ride.
Most children don't like the changes associated with moving, so it's your job to get them looking forward to it. The younger the child, the less able they are to "see into the future" as you do. They tend to focus on missing friends and family.
You can make … (0 comments)
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tips: Curb Appeal can sell your home quickly and for top dollar
- 02/08/14 09:09 AM
If your home has curb appeal, you'll be able to sell it quickly and for top dollar. That's why REALTORS® rate exterior home remodeling projects as the most valuable homeowners can make.
Many homeowners are confused about which projects will provide the most return on investment as they prepare their homes for the market.
The 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, co-sponsored by the National Association of Realtors and Remodeling magazine, outlines the costs and resale returns on the most popular home improvement projects.
Realtors know which home features are important to buyers in their area. Projects such as a new … (2 comments)
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tips: 9 Easy Ways to Go Green
- 01/24/14 04:08 PM
So, you've decided you want to go green. Time to ditch everything leather, along with all the meat in your diet, buy a bike, and turn your backyard into a composting garden. You ready?
You could make all these drastic changes - go "cold turkey" eco - or you could make these nine small changes that make a big eco-friendly difference.
* Being eco - friendly will not only lower your carbon footprint and allow you to do your part for the environment, but it can also pay you back financially, said Better Homes and Gardens in their "10 no- or … (2 comments)
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tips: Tips for Effectively Staging Your Home for Sale
- 01/21/14 07:26 PM
You've accepted the job offer, met with the REALTOR, and are starting to get bids from moving companies.
It's official—you really are selling your home and moving away!
As anybody who has ever sold a home knows quite well, it takes a lot more than sticking a For Sale sign in the front yard and hoping that potential buyers will love it as much as you did. In order to get the best price for your home and pique the interest (and bidding power) of buyers, you need to take some time to stage your home so that it looks and … (3 comments)
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tips: 10 Ideas for Massive Results for the New Year!
- 01/09/14 08:29 PM
Happy New Year to all and best wishes for you and your family! Now that the New Year has arrived it is time for resolutions and to make them reality. Over the years, I have read a lot and learned from the best. The key I have found is not to just understand what you are reading, but to apply what you learn for results, massive results. Here are 10 things you can implement for massive results! *Start with Writing Down Goals and Tasks to Achieve
There is a direct correlation between the most successful people and the fact that they … (2 comments)
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tips: 10 Tips on your Lawn and Houseplants
- 12/26/13 12:18 AM
1. To avoid injury on your lawn, avoid walking on frozen grass.
2. Lawns that were planted this past fall will require watering during dry periods when the land is not frozen.
3. Unfinished dormant seeding in December can be done in January. First hand scrape or verti-cut areas to be planted.
4. Keeping gathering or cutting down leaves to prevent pile up of leaves. Leaves can smother grass.
5. Keep away from spring rush. Have your lawn mower boosted now.
6. Houseplants valued being watered with warm tap water for this time of the year.
7. Fertilize houseplants every other month in the winter.
8. To … (2 comments)
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tips: 5 Tips for Good Life
- 12/17/13 11:58 PM
Life is the greatest gift God has given to us... it’s up for us to utilize and make it flourish.... we only have one shot at it and make it well as long as possible. Life offers no money back assurance; certain practices can assist in boosting your chances of living longer....
Below are five actions into consideration, every action can add years to your life and life to your years.
1. LAUGH – the famous words, “Laughter is the best medicine”. Indeed laughter is the best medicine or at least of the best I should say...
It is … (0 comments)
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tips: Genuine Mirror or a 2-Way Mirror? Try my Trick!
- 11/14/13 09:41 PM
Can you tell me when you are in a room, restroom or hotel which is a mirror and which is a 2-way glass?
Here’s a trick: it is quite interesting! And I know in about 30 seconds you are going to do my trick and find the nearest mirror you can see.
Do you have any ideas how to determine if a mirror is way or not? Here’s how... A policewoman who travels all over America and provides seminars and techniques for businesswomen shared this on.
Once we visit toilets, powder rooms, hotel rooms, dressing rooms etc., how many of us … (3 comments)
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tips: Thanksgiving Treat!!! Maja Blanca Recipe - Perfect Dessert
- 11/14/13 09:37 PM
Ingredients
4 cups of coconut milk
3/4 cup of cornstarch
14 ounces of milk (condensed)
3/4 cup of fresh milk
3/4 cup of sugar
15 ounces of whole sweet kernel corn
5 tbsp of toasted grated coconut
Cooking Procedure
1.Pour the coconut milk in a pot and bring to a boil.
2.Add the condensed milk, sugar, and whole sweet kernel corn
3.Stir, until evenly distributed.
4.Simmer for 8-10 minutes
5.Mix the fresh milk and cornstarch then whisk. Wait until the cornstarch is diluted
6.Put the mixture (fresh milk and cornstarch) in the pot and stir thoroughly.
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tips: 3 Guides to have a Beautiful Small Backyard
- 10/30/13 09:52 PM
Landscaping is a problem if you have a small backyard. Although you’d long to detail every space of it, you also need to consider its small area and avoid overcrowding it.
Here are 3 basic ways for designers and homeowners to make the most out of a small backyard space.
1. Plan for more than one focal point and construct a visually delightful space to visitors. This would also let them find new focal points all over the yard.
2. Use square inch unit instead of square feet due to the small area. This makes measurements accurate so … (0 comments)
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tips: 10 guides for a successful real estate in 2014
- 10/20/13 10:51 PM
2014 is fast approaching, why set your goals as early as now….
The influence of written goals: Research shows that writing down your goals and plans and sharing them with someone increases the probability of success Lay down your income and closed transaction objectives:Thin you have closed 20 transactions this year and aim to close 40 transactions next year. Once you put a double effort into your most profitable real estate activities, most agents easily boost their closed transactions by 50-100 percent. Lead generation is the key: the rule is to generate 1 out of 3 solid leads ends up closing a transaction. … (26 comments)
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