Expert Tips On Upgrading Your Admirals Cove Home To Start 2014!

The beginning of a new year comes with a fresh start and clean slate for anything from losing weight to quitting smoking. This is the same for homes and homeowners who want to start the year on a new foot. But if you want to create a more appealing more attractive home, you will need to choose the right renovation projects and upgrades to make. Here is a list of what upgrades the experts believe you should make to start the year off right. 1.)   Give It A New Coat Or Color Of Paint: A new year can mean a new change of view on life. What better way to help you with this than giving your rooms new colors or even just brightening the old. This is a great option because you can do it yourself relatively cheaply and in the comfort and warmth of your own home. 2.)   Clean It Out And De-clutter: Another great way to upgrade your home that you can also do yourself and really wont cost you anything is to clean out and de-clutter it as much as you can. But this means rolling up your sleeves and really going through your closets, garages, basements, attics, etc. By clearing out junk that you don’t need or things that are just cluttering space you can really make your home feel a great deal larger. 3.)   Refinish Or Finish Your Basement: Another great indoor project is to finish off or renovate your basement area. This is also a great start to the year project because this is generally the slowest time of year for contractors so you will be able to get it done cheaper than down the road. Plus what better way to start the year than with a new living space or even an extra bedroom. 4.)   Upgrade Your Interior Doors: Another upgrade that can be done without having to go outside is to switch out your old and dull interior doors for...

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Tips To Boost The Appeal Of Your Admirals Cove Home!

So you are selling your Admirals Cove home and you already know that you have a great piece of real estate. But want to boost its appeal to potential buyers to ensure that you get a premium price for your premium piece of real estate. Well it doesn’t take an expert to know that you want to try and create a blank canvas where potential buyers can envision their potential home instead of your current home. However, what most people forget to remember is that they still need to make it feel like a home with a warm and welcoming feeling for potential buyers. So we have developed a list of the top tips that are guaranteed to make your home more appealing to potential buyers and help you get a premium selling price for your Admirals Cove home. 1.)   Consider Your Entry Way: Your entry way will generally go unnoticed by you due to the fact that you either use it everyday or maybe even use a side entrance. Either way your probable don’t think about it much but your entry way is going to be one of the first things potential buyers will see and will help develop their first impression of your home. Try to focus a bit on this area and be sure it is clean a tidy from the inside out. Consider even decorating your entry in seasonal styles and colors. 2.)   Stage And Maintain A Comfy And Inviting Living Space: It is very important that you create and maintain a very comfortable living area in your home. You want areas where potential buyers can picture hosting their family and friends. You want to provide your potential buyers with a sample of what could be if they purchased your home. So be sure to stage living areas so that they have an inviting and comfortable feeling. 3.)   Maintain An Enjoyable Temperature Throughout Your Home: A very important aspect to making your home more appealing...

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Keeping Your Admirals Cove Home Cool!

Living in South Florida has its perks but sometimes during the summer months the heat can be just too much to take, and that is when taking shelter in your home is the only way to beat the heat. But sometimes keeping your South Florida home cool can be an expensive and timely chore. So we have developed a list of some great ways to keep your Admirals Cove home cool that won’t break the bank. 1.)   Utilize Vines: A great way to keep your home cool is to grow climbing vines on the exterior of your Admirals Cove home. Vines like Virginia Creepers can act much like insulation and will help prevent your home from absorbing the heat from the South Florida sun. Vines are also very beautiful and can add some style and appeal to your home. 2.)   Install Ceiling Fans: Installing ceiling fans in your Admirals Cove home will afford you with a very desirable and cooling air flow. Ceiling fans are also a cost effective and energy efficient upgrade that will ease the strain on your air conditioning unit. Putting ceiling fans throughout your home can really increase the air flow and cool it down throughout. 3.)   Consider Your Roof Color: Most people don’t realize that one of the biggest sources of heat entering your home occurs through their roof. The color of your roof can affect this greatly. You can keep your home cool by painting your roof with a reflective coating or using light colored roofing materials or shingles. 4.)   Incorporate Shutters, Shades, and Blinds: A great way to keep your Admirals Cove home cool is by incorporating shutters on the exteriors of your windows and shades and blinds on the interior of them. The sun can really radiate heat through glass and shutters, shades, and blinds prevent your windows from magnifying the South Florida sun and heating up your home. 5.)   Avoid Warm Colors: Colors like reds, oranges, and yellows are very...

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Energy Efficient Upgrades For Your Admirals Cove Home!

Every homeowner should be interested in saving money and there are a variety of outstanding upgrades you can make to your Admirals Cove home that can save you a great deal on your utility bills. Some energy efficient upgrades are relatively simple projects that you can install right away others can take a little more time and effort. We have developed a list of energy efficient upgrades that can help you save as much as fifty percent on your combined utility bills. 1.)   Get Your Windows And Doors Sealed: A simple and inexpensive way to trap hot or cool air in your home is by making sure that all of your windows and doors are completely sealed up tight. By going around and adding some caulk to the corners and trim around your windows you can close up all of your major weak areas where air is escaping. 2.)   Install A New Furnace And Air Conditioners: Old outdated furnaces and AC units can be very costly and upgrading your furnace and AC to a new high tech energy efficient one can help save you around thirty-five perfect on your heating and cooling bills. This can also help boost your homes value as well and make it more appealing to potential buyers if you ever decide to sell your home. 3.)   Upgrade And Seal Your Air Ducts: With an upgraded furnace and AC unit you will want the vehicle for moving the air through your home is working properly. So be sure to get your air ducts checked and completely sealed. You can even do this yourself for only a few dollars per roll for high quality metal tap. 4.)   Install A Programmable Thermostat: A very desirable upgrade and a great way to make your home more energy efficient, is by adding a programmable thermostat. This will allow you to keep your home at the right temperatures for when no one is home or to warm up or cool down...

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How To Sell Your Admirals Cove Home!

Selling any home is a complicated process but when it comes to selling luxury real estate like your home in Admirals Cove the experience can be full of twists and turns no matter how good the housing market is. You will want to do anything that you can to increase the appeal of your home to draw in the most potential buyers so that you can and hopeful get two of them bidding against each other. But remember that being patient and flexible is imperative if you want to get an offer that is close to your asking price. Whether you are a first time home seller or have been through the process once or twice you are going to need some questions answered because no two selling experiences are the same.  So keep in mind that the key to a stress free selling experience is finding the right real estate agent to aid you through this process. There is going to be a great deal of paperwork and legalities that you most likely wont be able to handle yourself but your realtor has the experience and knowledge to handle it all for you. You and your realtor should also get your home appraised so you have a full understanding of the actual value of your home and what you can expect to get for it when you list it on the market. There is a lot that you and your realtor will need to talk about and handle before you are prepared to list your home on the market such as repairs, staging, and curb appeal. For more information on how to sell your Admirals Cove home please contact Rob Thomson and his premier team of Admirals Cove specialist at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities. Rob and his team are the absolute best when it comes to selling real estate in Admirals Cove and he and his team can be reached at (561) 746-7272 or through the webpage...

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Why Your Admirals Cove Home Needs A Deck!

Owning a home in South Florida comes with many very desirable benefits that include the ability to enjoy the outdoors year round. A highly sought after upgrade that will make your Admirals Cove home more suitable for year round use is the addition of a deck. A deck is a wonderful outdoor living area where you can host family and friends. There are many fantastic benefits that come with adding a new deck to your Admirals Cove home. Here are our top reasons why you should upgrade your Admirals Cove with a new deck. 1.)   Outdoor Living And Hosting Area: As we said earlier adding a deck to your home will provide you with a desirable outdoor living area that is great for hosting diner parties and BBQ’s. They are also great places for you to just get away and relax in the warm and tropical South Florida weather. 2.)   Fast Installation: Decks can be installed in as little as little as one week. So the disruption of your daily life is very minimal. The key is hiring the right team of builders and finding the right dumpster rental company to help speed up the trash removal process. 3.)   Less Expensive As Other Upgrades: Adding a new deck cost a great deal less than many other home upgrades and can still add around the same amount of appeal and value. Making it a very desirable upgrade and a very smart investment for any homeowner. 4.)   Increased Appeal: Adding a deck is a great way to boost the appeal and attractiveness of your home and it is really a dynamic way to give it some very desirable style and flare. Decks are also very visually appealing and can make any home more attractive. 5.)   Boosted Home Value:  Last on our list but probably the best benefit of them all is the inherent boost to the property value of your home that comes with adding a new deck. Experts believe that...

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