alabama real estate professional: Ways Staging with Plants Can Help Sell Your Home
- 01/19/21 11:25 AM
They’re great for first impressions Houseplants make our homes happier, healthier places. They also convey just that when you’re putting your house up for sale, says Justin Hancock, a horticulturist at Costa Farms in Miami, Florida. “Having an attractive plant or two in a home’s entryway can help set a good first impression,” he says. In a 2017 survey Costa Farms did with Alloy Research in five markets, the company found that almost a third of plant owners felt that plants helped make a house feel like a home and that they make any home seem more welcoming. And isn’t that impression … (4 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Tips For Keeping Your House Clean While It's For Sale
- 01/15/21 11:43 AM
Here are 10 tips for keeping your house clean while it is for sale that are stress-free & easy to do! Spring Cleaning + Donate & TrashThe first step to keeping your house clean is having a clean house. Your house will naturally get dirty, messy, & cluttered on a daily basis, so you need to know what level of cleanliness is your house showing goal. No matter what time of year it is, do a day (or weekend if need be) of spring cleaning to prepare your house for the first day it is on the market. Go from room to room making piles … (1 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Top 2021 Kitchen Design Trends
- 01/13/21 11:47 AM
For the better part of 2020, many of us spent more time at home than ever before, and the ways in which we cook, entertain, work and relax in our homes changed significantly. Now, the look and function of kitchens are changing, too. We asked industry experts to share what’s on the horizon for this hardworking space in 2021. Hygiene and cleanliness will be a top priority in kitchen designs while flexibility for multiple tasks and users remains important. See which finishes, fixtures, colors and appliances will be popular 2021 kitchen trends. 1. Warm Colors While white remains the favorite kitchen color scheme, warmer shades … (0 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Must Do’s For Selling A Home With Pets
- 01/07/21 11:50 AM
Americans love their animals. There are approximately 70 million pet dogs in the U.S. and more than 74 million cats, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Millions of other households have fish, hamsters, reptiles, birds, and exotic animals. But selling a home with pets can be a challenge. While you might consider them part of the family, not everyone agrees. Buyers want to envision themselves living in your space, and that means hiding any evidence that Fluffy or Fido lived there. One whiff of a dirty litter box, or view of a mess in the yard, could ruin a showing. Prepping your home … (2 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Buying and Owning a Home Tax Benefits
- 12/30/20 11:16 AM
Home is where the heart is... and the tax breaks. Here are some notable tax benefits for buying and owning a home. Seriously, owning a home can not only give you a cheaper monthly payment than renting but in many cases, the tax benefits make the decision a no-brainer. Buying and Owning a Home Tax Benefits The interest you pay on your mortgage is deductible (in most cases) If you own a home and don’t have a mortgage greater than $750,000, you can deduct the interest you pay on the loan. This is one of the biggest benefits to owning a home versus … (1 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Taxes on Selling a House
- 12/30/20 10:43 AM
A capital gain occurs when you sell an asset for a net profit, relative to the amount you spent to acquire it. If you bought stock for $1,000 and sell it for $1,500, for example, you have a $500 capital gain. However, selling a home is a different matter. There's a big capital gains tax exclusion that applies to many home sellers, and there are some special rules you need to know if you sell a primary home, vacation home, or investment property. With that in mind, here's a quick guide to taxes on selling a house -- whether you'll have to pay … (0 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Bad Housekeeping Habits to Kick
- 12/11/20 11:55 AM
Clutter is just a fact of life. Stuff piles up, messes are made, and dealing with it all becomes one of many things on your to-do list. Easy enough to manage when life is calm and work is steady, but when things get hectic, it’s more and more tempting to let things slide and deal with them later. And eventually, all that procrastinating can turn into what feels like an impossible cleaning challenge. But, of course, that’s not the case. Any mess, no matter how big, can and will get cleaned up. And, the best way to regain control is by focusing … (2 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Tax Write-offs & Home Improvements
- 12/09/20 10:20 AM
Most home improvements and repairs are not tax-deductible. There could be some benefits if you plan your home improvements ahead and know the Do’s and Don’ts of filing taxes. Broken down below is some of the home improvement tax benefits you could take advantage of. Also commonly asked questions when it comes to home improvements and taxes are answered. A quick primer: The IRS categorizes tax deductions as either an improvement or a repair. A home improvement — like building a deck or adding central air — is something that adds value to your home. A repair is something that keeps your home in … (3 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Interior Design Trends of 2021
- 11/18/20 12:18 PM
Must-have Style and Looks for the New Year Reinvent and refresh your home for the year ahead with these unmissable interior design trends... It's been a long year, so we have good reason to rejoice when thinking of the interior design trends coming up in 2021. From the growing importance of sustainable materials to elegant elements and a celebration of individuality and uniqueness, our 2021 trend edit will provide you with a curated look that will bring your home into the New Year with sensational style. INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2021 With many people’s attitudes on life changing during 2020, and many wishing they could get away … (4 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Year in Review: Home Prices and the Housing Market
- 11/17/20 12:03 PM
The housing market exploded in 2020, with seller inventory falling and buyer demand driving home prices up. Here's what's happened in 2020 and what's likely to happen come 2021. Housing inventory Though 2020 started off like a pretty typical year in terms of the housing market, inventory took a dive once the coronavirus pandemic reared its ugly head. General economic uncertainty combined with the hazards of showing homes prompted sellers to pull back on listings. The result? Housing inventory has been on a steady decline since spring. Here's what housing inventory looked like from January through September:
For context, a four- to five-month supply of … (0 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Homeowners Taking On Home Renovations During the Pandemic
- 11/17/20 11:11 AM
Homeowners Taking On Home Renovations During the Pandemic Fifty-nine percent of homeowners have already completed at least $500 worth of home upgrades during the pandemic (47 percent) or plan to before the end of the year (48 percent), according to a new Bankrate poll. And 75 percent of those homeowners are millennials, compared with Gen-Xers (58 percent) and boomers (55 percent). Almost half of those surveyed went into debt for their renovations: Thirty percent used or plan to use a credit card and pay it off over time and 37 percent used or plan to use a credit card and pay it off all at once, … (3 comments)
alabama real estate professional: A Guide to Buying a Water Heater
- 10/28/20 11:38 AM
Reasons to Replace Your Water Heater There are a few things you should look for to help you determine if you need to replace your water heater. Of course, if it isn’t working, it’s a no-brainer. But you may think it’s working just fine and really you’ve long needed a replacement. If you’re wondering if you should upgrade, consider this: 1. Your Warranty is Out One good way to know that it may be time for an upgrade is when you’ve surpassed your 12-year warranty by a few years. Not only do you no longer have coverage for fixing your water heater if any … (2 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Learn Everything You Need to Know About Water Heaters
- 10/28/20 11:27 AM
5 Main Types of Water Heater There are five main styles of water heater available and each one has its benefits and potential drawbacks. Here’s a little bit about each style of water heater to help you choose which one is best for you and your home. 1. Conventional Storage Tank Water Heater This style of water heater is the most popular and probably the one you are most familiar with. a. What is a conventional storage tank water heater? This style of water heater features a tank that holds water to be heated. This means that the capacity of the tank determines how much hot … (0 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
- 10/14/20 10:35 AM
Buyers and sellers are on separate sides of the fence when it comes to home sales. What one is trying to achieve is often diametrically opposed to what the other wants to see happen—the first usually wants to steal the property while the other wants top dollar. And yet, they share the same ultimate goal. They want a sale. Both sides can benefit significantly from hiring a real estate agent to assist them, but their reasons can be different. It's All About the Money... Consider this if you're contemplating going "FSBO"—for sale by owner—when listing your home. Of course, you want to get as … (0 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Types & Costs of Gutters - Get Ready for the Rainy Season
- 10/07/20 08:51 AM
To get your home prepared for the rainy season, equip your home with well-functioning gutters. The good news: Gutters come in all shapes, colors, and prices so you can easily find a match for your style of house and budget. Basic Types of Gutters Let's start with shapes. There are two basic types, and they're referred to by the shape of their cross section. Both types come in 5- and 6-inch widths. 1. K-style gutters have flat bottoms and backs, and the front side of the gutter usually has a decorative shape, such as a curve or ogee, that mimics crown molding. Many styles … (1 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Ways to Prospect FSBOs
- 09/30/20 11:04 AM
Think that FSBOs dread hearing from you? Think again. Studies show that nine out of 10 FSBOs eventually end up hiring an agent to sell their home. Yet, only 5 percent of real estate practitioners say they work with FSBOs — which means there’s an untapped market for you to grow your business. Selling a home with the help of a real estate practitioner will net home owners $265,500 compared to the typical FSBO home sold for $200,000, according to data from the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Still, some home owners try to go it alone. … (1 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Cozy Living Room Tips and Ideas for Small and Big Living Rooms
- 09/23/20 10:54 AM
Many people, whether they have a large or small living room, like the idea of having it cozy. What does cozy mean? First, of cozy and small are often used together, but that doesn’t mean cozy is the same as small. It also doesn’t mean that a living room must be small in order for it to be cozy. Dictionary.com defines cozy as “snugly warm and comfortable“. Notice how “small” isn’t in the definition. I think the synonyms of cozy help get an understanding as well. Synonyms include “snug”, “comfortable”, “warm”, “homey” and “welcoming”. Furthermore, cozy is not a living room design style. Instead, … (3 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Roofing Options to Consider When It's Time to Replace Yours
- 09/16/20 10:36 AM
A roof replacement is one of the biggest financial commitments a homeowner will make, so here’s a guide to roofing materials that will help you spend your money wisely. Replacing a roof is a substantial undertaking, with an average cost of $7,500 for an asphalt roof, “Remodeling Impact Report” from the National Association of REALTORS®. The price jumps if you upgrade to standing-seam metal and better quality underlayment and flashing. But while you might get more immediate pleasure from those upgrades, they can't compare to the long-term value of a solid, attractive, and leak-free roof. About three-quarters of homeowners get new roofs not … (0 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Button Up Your House For Cold Weather
- 09/15/20 11:08 AM
Now's the time to prep your home, before winter comes knocking. Six Essentials Tasks We all know the drill: You wake up on a Saturday with every intention of doing some pre-winter maintenance but ditch your best-laid plans as soon as you feel the late-summer sun on your shoulders. Take a tip from the experts and avoid putting off till next Saturday (or next year) what you can do in a snap today—whether it's replacing old weather-stripping or adjusting the pitch of the gutters. You can always put your feet up late, when it's time to rake the leaves. 1. Weatherproof Windows and Doors Seal … (3 comments)
alabama real estate professional: Taking a Look at Energy Efficient Light Bulb Options
- 09/09/20 11:58 AM
With new research on energy consumption emerging all the time, more and more people are looking for different ways to reduce their eco-footprint and become more energy efficient. There are numerous ways to conserve energy at home, with one of the easiest changes being lighting. Lighting is said to be the fourth largest energy consumer in residential homes, contributing to about 10-20% of your overall energy bill, so a simple change to energy-efficient bulbs can go a long way in reducing your household eco-footprint and saving you money. There are three main types of energy-efficient bulbs: halogen incandescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), … (2 comments)
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