Create A “Master” Bedroom!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Feb 18, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Experts believe that during this coming year we will see a boost in home renovation projects. If you are one of the many homeowners looking for great renovation projects for your home consider starting with your master bedroom. When you are renovating your master bedroom you should aim at creating a master suite. We have developed a list of the top upgrades you should make when you renovate your master bedroom into a master suite. 1.) Incorporate An Entertainment Center: There is nothing better than having the ability to enjoy an entertainment center right in your master suite. A surround sound system can really help set the mood and create some luxury appeal. There are even great wall mounts and ways to hide your TV until you want to use it. 2.) Add A Custom Headboard: A great way to give your master suite a luxurious feeling is to add a custom headboard. There are so many options for you to choose from such as wood, fabric, and even recycled materials. A Custom headboard can totally transform the feeling and appeal of your master bedroom. 3.) Add A Custom Bar And Beverage Center: We are seeing many homeowners adding small custom bar and beverage centers with wine and beer refrigerators right in the bedroom. A great way to add some luxury appeal to your master suite is affording yourself the ability to enjoy a nightcap right before bed. 4.) Steal Room From Adjoining Rooms: If you want more room for your master suite, try finding it by expanding into an adjoining bedroom. If you have the room to spare you could incorporate a walk in closet and or a spa like master bath with the extra space. 5.) Put In An Accent Wall: If you want to create a fresh new feeling without repainting the entire area try putting in an accent wall. This is an affordable project that you can do yourself and it can really brighten up...
Florida’s Housing Market Finished 2013 Stronger Than Expected!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Feb 17, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
The month of December in 2013 was very beneficially to the housing market in Florida in fact the Sunshine State boasted a boost in new listings, an increase in homes sold, and even a higher median selling price. Florida also saw homes sitting on the market for fewer days. In fact, experts saw such good numbers that they are even saying Florida’s housing market has exceeded expectations. According to the experts, the states median selling price for existing single family homes in December of 2013 was $172,650 a whopping 11.5 percent higher than the same month the year before. The states median selling price for existing townhouses and condos for December of 2013 was $137,500 an incredible 17 percent increase from the same month the previous year. December of 2013 marked the twenty fifth month in a row where we saw a year-to-year increase in both the median home and condo selling price. Experts are also saying that the increased equity we are seeing has had a direct impact on inventory. However we still finished 2013 with a sellers market and despite an increase in properties listed we ended the month of December 2013 with a relatively tight inventory. Of only a 5.5-month supply of homes for sale and a 5.8-month supply of townhouses and condos for sale. But this hasn’t deterred potential buyers any, and even with limited options and rising prices we are still seeing strong buyer demand. With this demand staying high we are also seeing homes selling quicker and therefore we saw homes sit on the market for only 50 days and townhouses and condos sit on it for only 51 days before selling. However, not only did we see properties selling faster but we also saw a shift in the type of buyer. Investors bought many of Florida’s properties after the housing market collapsed but recently we have seen investor activity drop off and a boost in traditional buyer activity. The moral of the...
Secrets Of Home Selling!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Feb 14, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Selling a home can be a tough process but if you are selling your home there are several secrets and tricks of the trade that can help you sell quicker and at more of a premium selling price. Typically every home selling experience will be different but if you try these secrets of home selling you are sure to a successful sale that leaves you completely satisfied. 1.) Staging Half Empty Closets: Storage is very important to probably all potential buyers and it seems to be something that they just can’t get enough of. The key is clearing out half of all the stuff in each of your closets and then neatly arranging and organizing the rest. This is a wonderful way to make your storage options seem more spacious to potential buyers with out really having to do or spend anything. 2.) Optimize Your Lighting: Lighting is also very important and you need to try and maximize the light in your home. Be sure to pull back the drapes and clean all the windows to bring in as much natural light as possible. Also a few strategically placed mirrors can really help brighten up any area and make it more appealing. Plus a brighter home is a friendlier and more inviting home and thus a more sellable home. 3.) Take The “You” Out Of Your Home: It is imperative that you take the “you” out of your home and completely depersonalize it. You want potential buyers to be able to see the property as their potential home and not your current one. The more personal items you have in your home and the more personalized your home is for you the less potential buyers will be able to do so and less appealing your home will be to them. 4.) Always Be Prepared To Show Your Home: Once you have cleaned and staged your home for sale it is very important to keep it that way. You need...
What To Do Before Listing Your Home!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Feb 13, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
So you have made the decision to sell your home and this could be due to any number of reasons. However, it is very rare that your home will sell easy or quick without the right type of preparation or help, unfortunately for most homeowners wanting to sell their home it is difficult for them not to just jump right in and list their home right away. But there are several very important things that should be done before you go listing your home. 1.) Rid Yourself Of All Emotion: Even though this may have been your home for a long period of time and you have created many wonderful memories in it. The first thing that you should do before listing your home is rid yourself of any and all emotion attached to your home and start looking at it objectively. You also need to keep in mind that you can’t take anything personal during the selling process, any feedback or criticisms from your realtor or potential buyers is not a personal attack on you. 2.) Hire The Right Realtor: Once you have cut all the emotional ties between you and your home the next thing you need to do is find and hire the right realtor for the job. The right realtor will help you throughout this process including things like setting a sensible and realistic asking price, marketing your home correctly, finding the right potential buyers, and even negotiating the best deal possible. Be sure and chose a realtor who is a specialist in your area and has a proven track record of success. 3.) Make The Right Renovations: Your realtor will be able to help you make the right decisions on what renovations should be made to your home. You can certainly find information online about what renovations have the best return on investments but your realtor will know what kind of renovations and upgrades that potential buyers in the area are looking for. The...
Top Four Home Renovation Projects From Last Year!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Feb 12, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
When it comes to home renovation projects it should go without saying that if there is an area or aspect of your home that is worn or needs repair you should address it first. But if your home is already in good repair and you have some extra cash that you want to invest in your home. There are many wonderful home renovation projects that will boost its appeal and have a great return on investment. Here is our list of the top home renovation projects from last year. 1.) Hardwired In Back Up Generator: Installing a back up generator and hard-wiring it into your home is a great renovation project that many homeowners made last year. This is because installing an emergency back up generator that is hardwired into your home is not only an appealing upgrade but a useful one as well. Plus if you go to sell your home you will benefit from about 53% return from your investment. 2.) A Gourmet Kitchen Remodel: Giving your kitchen a major remodel is always a very popular option and comes with a pretty nice return on investment. According to experts you can generally expect to enjoy about a 60% return on its investment when you make a gourmet kitchen remodel. So not only will it boost your homes comfort and appeal but if you ever go to sell it you will get about 60% of your money back. 3.) Converting The Attic Into An Extra Bedroom: Adding an attic bedroom if you have the extra room is a great way to boost the appeal and comfort of a home and adding an extra bedroom is almost never a bad idea. Last year this was a very popular option for homeowners because not only does this boost your homes appeal and comfort but you can enjoy as much as 73% return on your investment if you ever end up selling your home. 4.) Replacing The Siding: If you are...
Things Not To Do Before You Purchase A Home!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Feb 7, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
So you have decided that this is the year is the right year for you to buy a home. Well you should know that there are things that if you do prior to buying a home can turn out to be some very costly mistakes. Some of these mistakes can turn out to be more costly than others and even end up costing you a lot more money or worse risk you losing the home all together. 1.) Be Reckless With Your Credit: Obviously it is a poor idea to be reckless with your credit at anytime but it is an especially bad decision prior to trying to buy a home. You should actually even be very careful with all of your minor expenses as well because they can typically add up quickly and end up affecting you when you go to obtain a loan. 2.) Move Your Money Around: It is a big mistake to shuffle your money around prior to trying to buy a home. You will need to explain any unusual or unexpected withdrawals and deposits. Stuffing a chunk of cash away even if it was a gift to help you with a down payment can and will raise some red flags that can end up affect you obtaining a loan. 3.) Change Jobs: It goes without saying that losing your job will greatly affect you obtaining a loan, but moving from job to job can also be a poor move that winds up being a mistake affecting you obtaining a loan. However, if by chance you do have an unforeseen job change make sure that you keep your realtor and loan officer in the loop. 4.) Pay Bills Late Or Get Behind: Having any late payment hit your credit report will affect your credit score and can greatly influence your lender when you go to obtain your loan. Your Payment history directly affects about thirty three percent of your credit score. One singular 30 day...