How To Make Your Admirals Cove Home More Inviting to Buyers

While it is important to set up your home in a way that allows buyers to visualize it as their own, it is also important to make buyers feel welcome in your home. Here are some ways to make your Admirals Cove home more inviting to potential buyers. Focus on entry point- The entry point is the first thing that a buyer is going to see when looking at a house. While you might not notice it, especially if you typically enter the house through the garage or side door, it is important to make sure that the front door area is neat and clean both inside and out. Keep the home at a comfortable temperature- While you might not be phased by hot or cold temperatures, if a buyer is hot or cold in your home there is a good chance that they aren’t going to stick around long. For this reason it is important to keep your home at a comfortable temperature while it is on the market. For more information on home listings in Admirals Cove, contact Rob Thomson and the rest of the Admirals Cove team at (561) 743-0344 or...

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Tips To Help You Move Into Your Admirals Cove Home!

So you have finally purchased your dream home in Admirals Cove and now you are thinking about the next step, the move. The move can be a very difficult and stressful experience if not planned and prepared for correctly. The worst thing you can do than having a stressful and messy move that ruins your dream home in Admirals Cove. We have put together a list of tips that are sure to make your moving experience a success. 1.)   If you are planning to hire a moving company to help you move call them as soon as you can. You want to have the dates perfectly clear between you and your movers as soon as you can so that you wont be stressed over it on moving day. Be sure to contact them a few times up to the move just so you are sure. 2.)   Go through all of your belongings and get rid of anything and everything that you don’t need or is worn out and damaged. There is no reason to cart any of this “junk” to your dream home in Admirals Cove. 3.)   If the previous owners of your new home have taken the curtains and blinds. Be sure to get an accurate measurement for all your windows, so you can get the privacy you want as soon as possible. Consider installing them before you even arrive. 4.)   Consider contacting the phone and utility companies ahead of time to arrange for them to get hooked up before the move. You will love being able to use the phone, watch TV, and even go online while moving into your new home. 5.)   Consider taking measurements of your new home and measure your furniture to develop a ballpark design of where your furniture should go. This will give you and temporary idea of layout and will help you understand if you need to purchase some new furniture or get rid of some of the old pieces. 6.)  ...

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Luxury Upgrades For Your Admirals Cove Home!

It doesn’t matter whether you are only interested in boosting the value of your Admirals Cove home or are interested in making it a more comfort and enjoyable place to call home, splurging on a couple luxury upgrades can do just the trick. So we have developed a list of our top luxury splurges that will increase the comfort of your home and make it a more enjoyable place to live in, that are also sure to increase the appeal of your home to potential buyers and raise your home’s value down the road. 1.)   Put In Skylights: No one enjoys dark and gloomy rooms or hallways. Adding a skylight or two is a great way to bring in some much desired natural light. You can even find luxurious upscale models that offer insulated glass, solar powered shades, and sensors that will close when there is bad weather. Skylights can also save you money on lighting, heating, and even cooling your home. 2.)   Incorporate A Central Vacuum Or HVAC: Incorporating a super suction HVAC system affords you to put convenient inlet ports throughout your home in areas that are most suitable for your situation. Central vacuums provide you with up to five times the suction power that portable ones do and store dust away in a basement or garage area. 3.)   Heated Bathroom Floors: No one like cold feet after taking a warm shower and so heated bathroom floors are very desirable upgrades. There are thin thermostatically controlled mats that can be installed under tile that ca be turned on with timers so without having to think about it you are greeted with nice warm floors every morning. Heated floors also aid against the formation of mold in humid climates. 4.)   Add A Steam Shower: Steam showers are very desirable and will exceed any and all of your expectations. You can either purchase a prefab unit or custom design your own steam room. They can be made from sealing...

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Tips For Your Admirals Cove Kitchen!

Your kitchen is the heart and sole of your Admirals Cove home and should be a very warm and welcoming area. A little kitchen remodeling can really improve the ambience and appeal of your Admirals Cove home, not to mention the increase in home value that comes with an upgraded kitchen. However a kitchen-remodeling project can be a tricky process so we have developed a list of our top tips that are sure to make your kitchen-remodeling project a success. 1.)   Open kitchen layouts are very in and having a kitchen that is open to the living room and or dinning room is great for entertaining. 2.)   If you have enough room consider incorporating a kitchen island. Kitchen islands afford you with extra workspace and make your kitchen very appealing. 3.)   Going green is not only very trendy but will save you lots in utilities down the road. Update all of your appliances with energy efficient ones. 4.)   Custom lighting can deliver some much needed style into your kitchen and under counter lighting can really add some glamour and elegance. Don’t forget about utilizing as much natural light as possible. 5.)   Consider painting your walls contrast colors to enhance the appeal of your kitchen. 6.)   Choose a flooring option that is durable and will withstand exposure to moisture. Some great materials include tile, cork, engineered wood, vinyl and other laminates. 7.)   Backsplashes over the sink and counters are very appealing. There are a variety of great options that include ceramic, glass, granite, and...

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Five Affordable Tips That Will Increase The Appeal Of Your Admirals Cove Home!

It doesn’t matter what your situation is everyone is interested in improve the appeal of their home and its value. When you own a home in Admirals Cove having an appealing and well designed home is simply a must. We have developed a list of our top five affordable upgrades that are sure to increasing the appeal and value of your Admirals Cove home. 1.)   Upgrade Your Appliances: Upgrading your kitchen with a new stainless steel appliance package including your microwave, dishwasher, and stove/oven combo can really pump up the appeal of your home. You can find many very desirable appliance packages that are very affordable at around $1500. You can even donate your old appliances and enjoy a very nice tax write off. 2.)   Paint Your Walls To Accent Rooms: A great way to increase the appeal of your home is by painting certain walls in your home as accent walls. Great areas for accent walls include the living room, dining room, and the master bedroom. With a weekends worth of effort and very little money you can really boost the appeal of your home. 3.)   Upgrade Your Landscaping: A truly wonderful way to increase the appeal and value of your home is by upgrading your landscaping with some fresh flowers and mulch. Landscaping is a fun way for you to add some style to you home while really improving its appeal and its value. There is really no way better than some green grass and fresh flowers in new mulch to give a home a fresh and appealing feeling. 4.)   Incorporate A Custom Backsplash: This is a really fantastic way to add some style and creativity to your kitchen, bathroom or maybe even both. Adding a custom backsplash is a great way to give your home a fresh and updated feeling, and will also help to greatly increase the appeal of your home. 5.)   Replace Baseboards: A great way to give your home a designer touch and...

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How To Get The Perfect Mortgage For Your Admirals Cove Home!

The days of record low interest rates and unverified loans have passed, however that doesn’t mean that it is impossible to get that perfect mortgage. No matter what your situation, first time buyer or looking to upgrade homes there are a few key tips that can help you snag up the perfect mortgage. Here are three tips that are sure to help you obtain the perfect mortgage for your Admirals Cove home. 1.)    Check Your Finances First: It is very important that you check your finances before trying to get pre approved by your lender. You need to check your credit score from all of the major credit reports so that you are sure your credit is in good standing. If not be sure to pay down if not off any of your biggest debts before you even think about looking for a lender. Paying off your debt and having a good credit score will afford you a lower interest rate and save you thousands in the end. 2.)    Seek Professional Help: Even if this is not your first mortgage it is a good idea to speak with a professional, because most likely there are a few things that have changed from last time. A professional will be able to enlighten you on everything that you can expect with your new mortgage and better explain what costs you can expect to accompany your mortgage. Having a better understanding of the landscape of lenders and mortgages will aid you in finding and obtaining that perfect mortgage. 3.)    Be Sure To Shop Around: It is important to keep in mind that a lender should be working to get your business not the other way around. In to make sure that this is happening be sure that you shop around and check out what a few lenders have to offer before you settle on one lender. It is also important to remember that you will be working with this company for the...

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