Tag: home improvement
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Cost Vs Value Improvements
Cost Vs Value Thinking of sprucing up your home, but want to be sure that you’ll recoup those costs at the settlement table? Read up on The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Cost vs Value Report! Two words: Curb Appeal. Hands down the best value of home improvement is through updating the exterior of your home…
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Roofing Questions? We have answers!
Roofing Options If your agent has provided you with a Seller’s Property Disclosure for a home that you like, be sure to check how old the home’s roof is! It’s important to consider when determining the fair market value of the home (this is also true if you’re listing your home for sale!). There are a…
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Trends in Home Colors with McGrath Interiors
Best Home Colors with McGrath Interiors EveryHome was lucky to speak with Krista McGrath, of McGrath Interiors, about the latest trends in interior color and wallpaper. Based out of West Chester, Krista and her company (she works along side her husband!) boast an impressive resume of home decorating and design projects. Here’s what she had…
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Fixtures are Included in the Purchase of A Home?
Which Fixtures are Included When I Purchase A Home? As we tour prospective homes with clients, we are often asked what fixtures and appliances are included with the sale of the home. The general rule of thumb is that if something is installed or attached (“nailed, screwed, or glued”) to the home, it is included….
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Restore An Older Home
Want to Restore An Older Home? A labor of love! Chris and Tiffany of Northampton, PA were the perfect couple to restore an older home nestled next to the tranquil creek and 170-year-old Kreidersville Covered Bridge in Northampton PA. The charming home deserved special attention, and Chris and Tiffany provided just the TLC it deserved. Chris…
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Creating the Perfect Outdoor Dining Space
Perfect Outdoor Dining Improvements We have to brag. One of EveryHome’s newest listings was featured on HGTV for their Top Twelve Outdoor Kitchens in the USA! (Check it out here and in the photo below) Entryway to the Outdoor Kitchen at 31 Harrison Drive in Newtown Square It provided us with the perfect amount of inspiration…
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How to Get Restoration Hardware Style for Less!
How to Get Restoration Hardware Style for Less! I love Restoration Hardware. I mean, I really love Restoration Hardware. The quality furniture chain evokes early 20th-century New York with sophisticated neutrals and rustic elegance…and I can’t get enough! While their galleries are the perfect place for inspiration, the price tag can be daunting if you don’t shop during a sale (which,…
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Easy and Inexpensive Kitchen Upgrades
Kitchen Upgrades Kitchen upgrades return their value better than nearly any other room in the home. Here’s how to get started: Fresh, neutral colors at 1519 Conestoga Rd in Chester Springs, PA 1. As always, a fresh coat of paint should be number one on the list. There is no easier way to dramatically change…
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Safety Checklist This Spring
Home Safety Checklist Happy Spring! To celebrate the first week of spring, we should all indulge in that special cocktail or favorite warm-weather snack…but not until we complete our home safety checklist. We know it sounds kind of boring, but more incidents at home occur in the springtime or summertime than any other time of…
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Homebuilder Confidence Increases in April
April Shows Increase in Homebuilder Confidence Homebuilder confidence edged up slightly in April, according to the latest survey from the National Association of Home Builders. While the increase is likely due to the beginning of the spring-selling season, the modest homebuilder confidence index of 47 points may be held back by a shortage of workers, few available…
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Easy Improvements for Older Homes
Three Easy Improvements for Older Homes If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market (or even if you’re not), there are a few easy improvements that you can make to keep up with the preferences of the modern buyer. CNN Money recommends the following: 1. Closet space in older homes tends to be significantly…
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Is New Construction Worth It?
New Construction With new construction popping up all over our area, buyers are often faced with the choice of buying a new or pre-existing home. Here’s what we’re lovin’ about each: New Homes: Customization! Dreaming about that walk-in closet, finished basement, or upgraded fixture? Many builders will allow the buyer to personalize their new home….
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Home Staging with HeartWork Organizing
Home Staging with Heartwork! Home staging is the art and science of making your home the most appealing it can be to the largest numbers of buyers in your market. Yes, it’s fun to make a room or a whole house pretty, but when staging, HeartWork Organizing focuses on universal truths about how we all…