Posts in category 'Home Improvement'

When it comes to updating your home, making the right decision on whether to dive into a DIY project or call in a professional can be pivotal. With guidance from our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, you can ensure that your home improvements enhance both the comfort and value of your home.

• Assess Your Skills and Experience
  Begin by realistically evaluating your own skills and experience. Simple cosmetic updates like painting walls, changing hardware, and basic landscaping are generally manageable for most homeowners. However, projects that require specialized knowledge, such as electrical work, plumbing, or structural modifications, should typically be left to professionals. Overestimating your ability can lead to costly mistakes that might detract from your home's value rather than enhance it.
  
  

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Before you list your home for sale, you need to do some maintenance, fixing broken things and making it look more presentable to potential buyers. A few minor remodels can even help boost your resale value. Choosing the wrong projects, though, can hurt rather than help the sale process and may cost more than they're worth. What renovations should you make, when should you make them, and which ones should you avoid to make your house stand out from other North Conway homes for sale or Jackson homes for sale? Here are a few do's and don'ts for timing your pre-sale renovations.

• DON'T: Remodel the Kitchen. It may seem like a brand-new kitchen would be a selling point for a home, but it can often be the opposite. Different people have different wants and needs in the kitchen, so what you decide to put in may not be what they're looking for. Plus, many new homeowners enjoy doing their own kitchen remodeling to take the space and make it their own.

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Although the housing market may have cooled somewhat from previous highs, sellers still have the opportunity to earn a substantial profit. If you are looking for ways to maximize your profits from an upcoming sale, our real estate agents have a few suggestions for renovations that bring a healthy return on your investment. 

• A fresh coat of paint
  Some designers suggest a bold accent wall to give the room added character, but this might limit potential buyers to those who share your taste. Most agents sug...

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Homeowners often upgrade the kitchen to maximize the sale price of the house. If this includes you, our real estate agents want to caution you to consider whether you will get a meaningful return on your investment (ROI) or if you are following a fad that will quickly lose value. Here are a few renovations that may not be in your best interests:

• Trendy Backsplashes
  This may contradict everything you read because designers know they offer a huge visible impact on the space. But spending a lot of money on an area that depends so much on person...

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If you're planning to sell this year, you're probably thinking about what you'll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. It's crucial to work with a trusted real estate professional who knows your local market to get your home ready to sell. But there are a few things you should consider when deciding what to renovate and update before listing this season. Here are three things to keep top of mind as you're making your list of projects to tackle this year.

1. The Number of Homes for Sale Is Very Low

Housing inventory sits far below what is normally considered a balanced market. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the latest data indicates inventory is hitting an all-time low. Because there's such a limited supply of homes available for sale, you're in a un...

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