Must Have Upgrades For Your Luxury Home!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on May 8, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Owning a luxury home is an experience unlike any other and with that comes a lifestyle that exceeds most people’s expectations. When you own luxury real estate you expect your home to satisfy all of your needs and wants and often this requires you to put in some upgrades and extras. So we have developed a list of the top must have upgrades for your luxury home. 1.) Built In Surround Sound: One of the best and most desirable upgrades that you can add to your luxury home is a built in surround sound system throughout the property inside and out. There are systems out there that allow you to turn music on or off in any area on the property from the master bed to the pool and spa area. 2.) A Custom Wine Cellar: Luxury living and fine wine go together better than anything else in the world and that is why a custom wine cellar is a must have for your luxury home. There are many different ways to incorporate a wine cellar in your luxury home and they can go anywhere from the basement to the attic. 3.) Custom Outdoor Living Areas: Your luxury home needs the perfect custom outdoor living area to really deliver that luxury lifestyle and appeal. A fire pit with some highlighting water features makes a great outdoor getaway. Be sure to furnish your outdoor living area with everything from comfy furniture to a state of the art grill. 4.) Exotic And Tropical Landscaping: A luxury home is just not a luxury home without the perfect custom designed exotic landscaping full of lush warm and tropical mature vegetation. Highlighting your luxury home with some custom designed exotic landscaping will boost its appeal to the next level. Be sure to showcase this landscaping at night with some landscape lighting. 5.) State Of The Art Toilets: The super high tech toilets from Japan have generated an international craze especially amongst the luxury real...
Local Golfers Undergo Their Dream To Play In US Open!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on May 5, 2014 in Admirals Cove Golf | 0 comments
Admirals Cove is often considered to be the heart of South Florida’s prestigious golf country and this past Friday they hosted the kick off to the US Open’s qualifying season where over 84 hopeful golfers attended in attempts to move on to the next round. However, five local golfers did see their life long dreams to compete in the U.S Open begin to come true. The five lucky golfers who got their tickets punched to the next round include Bobby Collins and Richard Terga of Palm Beach Gardens, Adam Long and Paul Scaletta of Jupiter, and Curtis Thompson of Coral Springs. These lucky five now have the opportunity to play in one of the ten sectional qualifiers coming up on the second of Junewhere they will attempt to qualify for the US Open. The US Open will be held at the prestigious and perfectly designed Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, NC from June ninth through the...
Increase The Value Of Your Home!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Apr 30, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
When you own a home its value is by far the single most important thing, and improving it is always on your mind. Even though making home improvements don’t automatically translate into a boost in your homes value some can actually end up lowering it. So follow these tips on home improvements to better your chance at increasing your homes value and make it more competitive to comparable homes. 1.) Upgrade To State Of The Art Kitchen Appliances: If your kitchen appliances are more than four or five years old you should consider upgrading them to newer more state of the versions. Potential buyers like seeing newer appliances in the kitchen with more features and designer style finishes. For the broadest appeal go with stainless steel versions. 2.) Replace Your Kitchen Cabinetry: New cabinetry in your kitchen makes it look fresh and updated and delivers a great deal of appeal to potential buyers. When a potential buyer walks into a kitchen the first thing they notice is the cabinets and their appeal will help develop an overall feeling of the space. Re-facing older cabinets and adding new hardware can deliver a similar effect. 3.) Install New Plumbing Fixtures Throughout: If the plumbing fixtures in your home are older than ten years or more you should consider upgrading them. Consider upgrading to fixtures with higher end finishes and designs in everything from your showers to your kitchen sinks. Try coordinating all fixtures in your kitchen or a bathroom to maximize the appeal. 4.) Turn The Master Bedroom Into A Master Suite: Your master bedroom should seem like a retreat with a suite like feeling. Upgrade to raised tray ceilings and allow for multiple lighting options. Another great idea is adding some recessed lighting on a dimmer switch. Incorporating in some wall sconces will help develop an ambience and appeal reminiscent of luxurious high-end suites. 5.) Give The Master Bath A Spa Like Feeling: As part of the master suite your...
Home Improvement No-Nos!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Apr 29, 2014 in Real Estate | 0 comments
A common mistake among homeowners is thinking that anything they do to improve their home will translate into a boost in home value. This is often because people tend to automatically associate the words “home improvement” with a guaranteed return on investment. Unfortunately, not only will not all home improvement projects deliver a return on investment some can even actually lower your home’s value. To ensure this doesn’t happen to you be sure to stay away from the following home improvement projects. 1.) Turning A Bedroom Into Something Different: To lose a bedroom is by far the worst thing you can do to your home. You may think that whatever you are turning it into will add more value to your home but it can never make up the value lost with the bedroom. 2.) Installing An Above Ground Pool: While an above ground pool may seem like a great home improvement to you at first. When it comes to potential buyers they are often viewed as eyesores and most of them will just view it as something they will need to get rid of if they buy your home. 3.) Putting In A Hot Tub: You may love the idea of having a hot tub and may even enjoy it while living in the home. But when it comes to potential buyers they are associated with germs and other unpleasant things. This is a home improvement that typically adds no value to your home and could end up lowering it. 4.) Custom Built-In Themed Bedrooms For Kids: Custom built-in themed bedrooms may seem great when you are raising your kids but what about your potential buyers. It can be very hard to find a buyer looking for a home with a custom built-in themed kids bedroom just like yours. 5.) Anything Done Cheaply Or Poorly Planned: It goes without saying that any home improvement done cheaply or poorly planned is a huge mistake but we just wanted to...
Better Home Selling!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Apr 24, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
The selling of your home is a very delicate process that needs to be handled correctly and with care. There are numerous ways that you can enhance the attractiveness of your home that will boost its appeal and deliver you a more desirable home selling experience. So in order for your home selling experience to be a complete success we have developed a list of some great tips and tricks that will help get your home sold fast and at more of a premium selling price. 1.) Differentiate Your Home From The Neighbors: It is important that you attract attention to your home by differentiating it from the neighbors. Consider incorporating some custom designs, landscaping, high-end windows, state of the art appliances, and other things that will increase the aesthetic appeal of your home and make it more memorable to potential buyers. 2.) Stage The Exterior Of Your Home Too: When it comes to the exterior of your home landscaping and a new paint job just aren’t enough. You need to stage it to look more inviting and pleasing to potential buyers. Potential buyers enjoy envisioning entertaining and relaxing outside so this can be anything from setting up the patio area for Sunday brunch to a couple rocking chairs on the front porch. 3.) Maximize The Lighting In Your Home: It is extremely important to light up your home and maximize its lighting potential. Great lighting is one of the top things potential buyers are looking for in a home. So be sure to open up the shades and turn on all your lights when showing a home and during open houses to maximize the lighting appeal of your home. 4.) Sweeten The Deal For Potential Buyers: Another great way to make your home look more appealing to potential buyers is by sweetening the deal for them. There are a variety of ways to sweeten the deal so be sure to discuss with your realtor what works best for...