Protect Your Admirals Cove Home From The Elements!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Jan 23, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
The elements can be very damaging to your Admirals Cove home. Even though South Florida often features very desirable weather conditions we do get the occasional unexpected storm and that can have some really powerful winds and rain that can do some real damage to your Admirals Cove dream home. However, you can generally avoid any harm to your home completely by implementing the following three tips. 1.) Maintain Your Yard And Trim Your Trees: Be sure to trim any threatening branches and pick up your yard of fallen debris and loose items. Strong winds can cause these objects to become projectiles that can do some real harm to your home. Experts believe that it is a good idea to get your trees trimmed and pruned at least once a year. However, it is recommended that you take a walk around your property once a month to assess the safety of your home. 2.) Every So Often Check That Your Roof Is Secure: It is very important that your roof is secure and there are know signs of damage or wear. Experts believe that you should inspect your home once every one or two months to ensure that nothing with your roof goes unnoticed. They also believe you should have a professional take a look at it once every couple years to avoid any major issues that you may have missed. 3.) Maintain And Keep Clean Your Gutters And Down Pipes: It is very important that you routinely clean out and maintain your gutters and down pipes to prevent blockages and build up. It is also very important to regularly check your gutters and down pips to ensure that they are securely fastened and won’t get ripped off and become projectiles that can could potentially do some real damage to your...
Home Upgrade Advice For Your Admirals Cove Home!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Jan 21, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 5 comments
You may think that this is my home so I can do anything I want to it, but chances are that you most likely will end up selling your home at some point. So you shouldn’t go doing anything to drastic to your home. You want to make sure that any upgrade you make to your home will give you the best return on your investment. So here are three types of upgrades that you should be sure to avoid in case you ever have to sell your home. 1.) Anything Too Personal: It is important that you understand it is ok to remake your home into a customized residence that fits your needs and wants perfectly, just don’t be surprised if your idea of a perfect home isn’t appreciated by potential buyers. It is ok to incorporate upgrades and extras into your home just don’t do anything too personalized that might alienate potential buyers down the road. 2.) Anything Overdressed: Don’t do anything that makes your home look like you put lipstick on a pig. Luxurious upgrades have great appeal and can be a good selling point but only if they blend in well with the rest of your house and the other neighborhood homes. Potential buyers love lavish extras in potential hoes but nothing too crazy. 3.) Anything Too High Maintenance: Any upgrade that requires too much maintenance ends up seeming like a nuisance or an annoyance to potential buyers instead of the asset that you believe it is. Be sure that any of the upgrades or extras that you incorporate into your home isn’t too high maintenance or you may turn off many potential buyers if you ever need to sell your home. 4.) Converting A Bedroom: It is ok to use a spare bedroom as a home office or gym but don’t do anything to drastic that you wont be able to turn it back into a bedroom if you need to sell your home....
Is Your Admirals Cove Home Not Selling!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Jan 20, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Generally when you own a home in a luxury community like the Admirals Cove Country Club you wont have any trouble when it comes time to sell your home. However, time-to-time you will find these homes sitting on the market not selling month after month and these homeowners often find themselves wondering why their luxury home is not selling? But you need to remember that just because your Admirals Cove home hasn’t sold doesn’t mean that it wont you just need to make the right adjustment. So here is a list of the top reasons why your luxury home might not be selling. 1.) You Have Priced It Wrong: One of the most important things to getting a home sold is pricing it right. It is important to consider that if your home is not selling it may be overpriced. Remember that comparable market analysis is the best way to price your home in today’s housing market. 2.) There Is Little To Nothing Updated: No matter where a home is located or how lovely it is it wont sell if it is outdated. A home even a luxury home with shag carpets, floral wall paper, and a kitchen that was designed in the 80s have potential buyers scared because they start adding up all the costs that will be needed to update the home. 3.) Your Home Has Pests: Even in a luxury oasis like Admirals Cove and no matter how clean you have been pests can still be an issue. Even if it is just a bug or two, you don’t want potential buyers to get turned off by it. So consider investing in a little pest control to ensure that your home is pest free for potential buyers. 4.) Poor Design And Layout: Maybe you have remodeled your home and it offers a poor design or layout that is unappealing to potential buyers. In many cases it ends up being a question of functionality and obsoleteness. Many...
Upgrades That Will Boost The Value Of Your Admirals Cove Home!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Jan 19, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Homeowners in Admirals Cove are always trying to renovate and upgrade their home to increase its appeal and value. However, when it comes to renovating your home the key is return on investment and most home renovation projects will not return 100 percent back of what they cost. But there a are a few home upgrades that do boost a homes value better than others. So we have developed a list of five renovation projects that are sure to boost the value of your Admirals Cove home. 1.) Bathrooms: Bathrooms are very desirable upgrades, if you can find a way to increase the space of your bathroom it is sure to pay off in the end. Bathrooms with large bright mirrors, modern lighting, vaulted ceilings, modern lighting, extra cabinets, and even skylights are all very desirable features in an upgraded bathroom. However, stay away from fancy faucets, special showerheads, and expensive tile. 2.) Kitchens: The kitchen area is a hotspot so people tend to spend a great deal of time in it. So upgrades in this area are both appealing while you live in the home and valuable when you decide to sell it. However, you should also remember that upgrading a kitchen does not need to be an all or nothing deal. 3.) Roof/Windows: No one wants to live in let alone purchase a home with a leaky roof or drafty windows. These can be expensive projects but they are guaranteed to improve the comfort and appeal of your home. And as a general rule you can expect to save between 30 and 40 perfect on your utility bills and can see around a 60 to 70 percent return on investment. 4.) Exterior: The exterior of your home is the first thing that visitors and potential buyers will see of your home and will help form their first impression. This means sprucing up everything from lawn, bushes, decks, patios, entrances, and other aspects of your exterior. But FYI...
Advice On Purchasing An Admirals Cove Home!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Jan 18, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Purchasing a home these days especially purchasing an Admirals Cove home is more complex than you may think. Its generally not going to be as easy as one, two, three so here is a list of eight steps to help guide you through the purchasing process of your Admirals Cove home. 1.) Find A Realtor: Maybe one of the most important steps in the purchasing process is finding and hiring the right realtor. This person or team of people will help you throughout the rest of the purchase process including finding the right home and guiding you through the negotiation and closing. 2.) Get Pre-Approved: These days it is imperative that you get pre approved for a loan before you even look for a home. This means having your pre approval letter in hand ready to offer the sellers of your potential homes. This will also help you determine how much you can afford. 3.) Determine Your Budget: Once you have gotten a pre approval letter you need to develop a budget. However, just because the bank will lend you a certain amount doesn’t mean that you can afford it. You also need to take into account your situation to determine what you are really comfortable spending each month. 4.) Find The Right Home: Your realtor has a variety of connections, knowledge, and experience that will help you find homes that meet your requirements. But in the end it is really up to you to determine which home is right for you. 5.) Put In An Offer: Once you have decided on the right home it is time for you and your realtor to craft and submit the perfect offer. Putting an offer in on a home is a delicate process and price is not the only condition that needs to be considered. There is also closing costs, repairs, and even timing. 6.) Get The Home Inspected: Once your offer has been accepted by the seller it is very...