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Updating your Home on a Budget

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with MBA Broker Consultants CalBRE Broker #00983670

When you think about adding some new touches to your house, consider simple things such as:

  • LIGHTING. In key areas of your house, whether they’re dark corners or not, think about indirect lighting that sets a nice mood and can give you lots of brightness when you need it.
  • CEILING FANS. Ceiling fans add both a good look and increase air flow. Remember that a ceiling fan can be used to circulate cool air and to move warm air down into the room since heat rises.
  • ADDITIONAL STORAGE. Most families always need more storage.  You can purchase or build inexpensive and attractive shelves and cabinets for laundry room, kitchen, or garage.  Do-it-yourself bedroom closet organizers are very popular.
  • MIRRORS. Mirrors add a sense of large space to an area. Consider adding a full-length mirror to your bathroom, closet, or bedroom door.  Also you can add mirror squares or tiles.
  • INCREASED WIRING. There are never enough outlets, especially in older homes.  Have an electrician add GFI outlets in bath & kitchen.  Also add surge protectors, especially if you have a computer.  Also, the cable company will usually install additional cable outlets inexpensively.

Making a house more convenient and comfortable is what having a home is all about.

 

Posted by

Regina P. Brown
Broker, Realtor®, M.B.A., e-Pro, GREEN
California DRE # 00983670
www.CalCoastCountry.com

                

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Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Great tips for updating a home on a budget. We can always use more storage.

Apr 23, 2014 02:30 PM
Randy Shamburger
Movement Mortgage - Greenville, SC
FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert

Great information, thanks for sharing.

Have a Big day,

Randy

Apr 24, 2014 03:46 AM
Karen Mathers - REALTOR®
Keller Williams Vero Beach - Vero Beach, FL
When it Matters, Choose Mathers! 772-532-3221

There are some practical suggestions that would be a great benefit even for a homeowner not looking to increase the "wow" factor for a sale!

Apr 24, 2014 01:12 PM
David Noce
Annapolis, MD
Professionalism and Dedication to my clients

Very helpful and useful tips! Thanks for sharing. All home repairs don't need to be overly expensive....

Apr 26, 2014 02:40 AM
Regina P. Brown
MBA Broker Consultants - Carlsbad, CA
M.B.A., Broker, Instructor

Thank you AR friends for stopping by!  Yes there are many home improvement ideas we can do without breaking the bank. ~ Regina

Apr 26, 2014 02:25 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Regina, I am a fan of lights and lamps and think they can make a huge difference in the look of a room. Adding good lighting puts the whole room in a new light, no pun intended.

Apr 26, 2014 10:32 PM
Anne Kaplan
Coldwell Banker - Buffalo Grove, IL

Mirrors are always a great addition to rooms. Love how they create depth and space.

May 02, 2014 03:09 PM
Cindy Graesser
Keller Williams - Temecula, CA
CG Premier Realty Group. "We'll Get you Moving!"

Nice easy to implement ideas. Love ceiling fans and a big user of mirrors to increase space! love it

May 03, 2014 02:00 AM
Regina P. Brown
MBA Broker Consultants - Carlsbad, CA
M.B.A., Broker, Instructor

Debbie, that's definitely true!

Anne, mirrors can do magic.

Cindy, you're right.  Those are just simple, easy steps to update homes.

May 07, 2014 10:26 PM
Kristina Heili
Keller Williams Premier Realty - Woodbury, MN
Comprehensive Real Estate Services

After 12 years I finally took my own advise and gave my walls a paint overhaul. Although I'd given this advise to numerous home sellers, it finally sunck into me. And OMG, what a difference it's made in my home!!!

May 08, 2014 12:24 AM
Regina P. Brown
MBA Broker Consultants - Carlsbad, CA
M.B.A., Broker, Instructor

Kristina, glad you didn't wait until it was time to sell your house and move.  You made improvements while you could live there and enjoy your home!  Good for you.  ~ Regina

May 08, 2014 03:40 PM