A finished basement is always a desirable feature in Philadelphia home. It's a great place for a media center, often serves as a 'man cave,' or the favorite hang out for teens. But, creating a finished basement that works can be challenging, particularly in older homes where the below grade space what not built to be water tight. Once again the folks at houzz.com have an excellent article, this one devoted to creating a finished basement living space. 10 Tips for Renovating Your … [Read more...]
Easiest and Most Overlooked Staging Secret to Get Your House Sold
July 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Jones' owned a lovely house in a great Philadelphia neighborhood. They had recently renovated their kitchen and bathrooms. They painted and cleaned, and moved excess items into storage. Buyers who looked at their house liked the nicely furnished main floor. They liked the family room. But, after going through upper floor, they typically said, 'This is a great house, but it needs work.' What was upstairs? The bedrooms. Your bedrooms are your private space, but when you house is for … [Read more...]
Stage Your House to Sell
June 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When it's time to sell your house, staging to sell will result in a faster sale, and a higher price. Brand Your Kitchen A staged house is inviting to buyers, makes your house desirable to the potential buyers, draws attention to the most desirable features. Houzz.com offers some inexpensive, easy to do ideas for effective staging. Stage Your Home and Sell it Fast Houzz- Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More » Browse Kitchen Products on Houzz- For Example: Aprons · … [Read more...]
