Buying A Home 101!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Apr 9, 2014 in #Buyingahome101, #homebuyingadvice, Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Buying a home can be a very difficult and stressful experience and at times it can be extremely hard to keep your emotions out of it. All too often potential buyers get emotionally involved in a home or an aspect of a home and wind up with a home that either doesn’t fit them or that they simply just can not afford. However, there are many tips and tricks to the home buying experience that will ensure you wind up with a home that you can afford and that fits you perfectly. 1.) Check The Utility Bills: It is important for you to ask your sellers for past utility bills but be sure to get them for various times throughout the year. Because as we all know different utilities spike at different times during the year. 2.) Research Taxes: You need to research the property taxes of your potential homes but you should look at several recent tax bills. Because some areas re-appraise their homes frequently which can have property taxes skyrocketing year after year. 3.) Explore The Surrounding Area: If you don’t know much about the local area or only know what you have read online it is important that you get out there and really explore the surrounding area. You may think that a certain area has a lot to offer but its best to know for sure either way. 4.) Get Your Own Home Inspection: It is very rare that you will find a home with absolutely no issues or quirks so it is extremely important that you have your own home inspection done. Also knowing about any needed repairs or potential issues can help you negotiate a better price. A home inspection can also give you the information needed to walk away from a bad investment. 5.) Ask The Right Questions: You need to prepare yourself to ask the seller the right questions. Not only is it important to ask the seller the right questions,...
Moving To A New Home 101!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Apr 3, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Many people are planning to move this year whether it is just to a different rental or to their newly bought home. Either way moving can be an arduous and stressful experience but if handled correctly it doesn’t need to be that way. Here is a list of the top moving tips and tricks to help ensure your moving experience is a complete success. 1.) Arrange Your Utility Hookups ASAP: It is important that you set up your utility hookups as soon as you can because it can take anywhere from a couple days to couple weeks to get everything set up. Your move will be so much less stressful when you know that your new home is move in ready. 2.) Hire Your Moving Company Right Away: If you need to utilize a moving company be sure to hire and reserve them for your moving dates. Be sure to contact several movers and contact their recent clients to ensure that you hire the right one to fit your perfectly. 3.) Pare Down Your Belongings: There is no need to move all the clutter and junk that you never use over to your new home just to clutter it up too. So be sure and pare down your belongings by either throwing things away or donating anything still good to the poor. Anything you donate can be added up and deducted from your taxes. 4.) Stay Organized: It is import that you stay as organized as possible throughout your moving experience. This means labeling all boxes and even keeping records of where your things are. Consider having a personal organizer dedicated just to planning and executing your move to ensure you are completely organized. 5.) Give Your New Home A Thorough Cleaning: The last owners or tenants may have cleaned the home already. But it is a good idea to give yourself a fresh start by cleaning it before you unpack all of your stuff. Be sure to give...
Spring Cleaning 101!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Apr 3, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
Springtime is upon us and with that comes the difficult and daunting task of spring cleaning. However with a little help your spring cleaning experience doesn’t have to be that bad. So we have developed a list of the top spring cleaning advice to help ensure that your spring cleaning experience is a complete success. Organize Your Closets: Cleaning out and organizing your closets is the first step to cleaning and organizing the rest of your home. Throw out anything that you don’t use any more and organize the rest to create more space and better functionality. Reorganize Your Shelves: Your next step is to sort and organize all of the shelf space throughout your home. Be sure to rid these areas of any clutter or trash and then organize anything that is left to create more space and aesthetic appeal. Clean Your Walls: Be sure to give all of the walls in your home a good cleaning to freshen up your homes feeling. Start with a damp sponge or cloth then wipe it down with a mixture of water and dishwasher detergent and finish it off by rinsing each wall with a damp sponge. Clean Your Carpets: It is very important that you keep your carpets clean all year long. But it is a great idea to take this time to give them a good and thorough cleaning. Either hire a carpet cleaning company or rent one and do all the work yourself just be sure to get them cleaned. Clean Your Tiles And Grout: Be sure to take the time to give any tile and grout throughout your home a good scrubbing. Cleaning your tile and grout with two gallons of water mixed with a half cup of baking soda will really help freshen up its look and appeal. . Take Care Of Your Wood Floors: This is a great time to take care of your wood floors and bring out their shine. Be sure to give...
Moving With Young Children 101!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Mar 31, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
It doesn’t matter whether you are planning to move across the country or just to a different house down the street moving with kids can be a very difficult and stressful experience. However, kids tend to be very resilient and as long as you take the proper time and care to listen to their concerns and prepare them for what to expect you can help them to see this more of an adventure and not something to be dreaded. Here is a list of tips and hints that are sure to help you and your children make it through your moving experience. 1.) Throw A Moving Party: A great idea is for you to plan and throw a moving party with your kids. A moving party is a great way to bring some fun and excitement into an otherwise stressful situation. Kids love parties and it will help them view moving as more of a celebration. 2.) Make Moving An Adventure: No matter what you do moving will create havoc and upheaval in your children’s lives. The best thing to do is to try and make it seem more like an adventure when you move with kids. This will make it more fun and enjoyable for everyone involved. 3.) Make A List Of All The New And Exciting Things You Can Do: It is important that you sit down with your kids and make a list of any and all of the new fun and exciting things you will be able to do in your new home. This list will be there for you to pull out and show them when moving starts getting to be too hard. 4.) Utilize Alternate Entertainment: It is important that you have alternate forms of entertainment available to keep your kids busy. If you have babysitters available be sure to use them. You will be much more productive if you can be afforded a few kid free hours each day. 5.) Preserve Your...
Tips For Selling Your Home In Spring!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Mar 26, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
If you are trying to sell your home this spring you need to prepare your self for the process. Even in a sellers market a successful sale depends on a variety of different factors. Here is a list of very useful and effective home selling tips that are sure to have you completely satisfied when you go to sell your home this spring. 1.) Freshen Up Your Curb Appeal: As in any selling experience curb appeal is extremely important. This is going to help develop the first impression your potential buyers form about your home. Because its spring, potential buyers will want to see perfectly manicured yards with lush beautiful flowers and plants. 2.) Make Some Minor Upgrades: These upgrades aren’t designed to really deliver you a dollar for dollar return. They are more for increasing your homes appeal and setting it apart from the competition. These upgrades include things like a fresh coat of paint, new kitchen and bath fixtures, and any other simple low cost upgrades that can help enhance how potential buyers view your home. 3.) Make Any Necessary Repairs: It is important that you make any necessary repairs. You may also want to consider hiring a home inspector and then making the repairs that they say need to be made before you go selling your home. A buyer may ask you to pay $1000 for a repair just to see it done “right” even though you probably could have gotten it done for around $300. 4.) Price It Right: Even though we are seeing some home prices rising, it is imperative that you set an asking price that is reasonable and comparable to similar homes that have sold recently. Experts say that poorly priced homes tend to stay on the market for three to four months longer. That is if they sell at all. 5.) Hire The Right Realtor: Maybe the most important aspect of a successful home sale with springtime being no different is...
The Perfect Home Office!
Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Mar 25, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments
It doesn’t matter whether you telecommute, are self-employed, or just desire a home office that satisfies all of your needs and wants the following information is sure to help you create the perfect home office. In fact the following information will help you take advantage of this area to ensure that you create the perfect home office that satisfies all of your needs and wants. 1.) Rid The Area Of Clutter: Home offices tend to be very cluttered areas but despite what you believe a cluttered and disorganized area is not conducive to productivity. However thanks to your local office supply store there are a variety of wonderful storage options to fit your needs perfectly and help you to organize and de-clutter your home office. 2.) Make The Area Office Specific: No matter what your situation is important to try and keep this area as office specific as you can. Working and getting things done can be hard enough alone so don’t make things even harder for you by creating distractions that aren’t even office related. 3.) Chose A Comfy Office Chair: All too often people underestimate the importance of a comfy chair to a hospitable working environment. Plus your butt and lower back will thank you every time you sit down to work. Your productivity is sure to be better when you are not concentrating on back pain all the time. 4.) Brighten Up The Area: Dark spaces are not conducive to productivity so try and brighten your area as much as possible. If you are not fortunate enough to have an adequate amount of natural light coming into your desired area be sure to choose light color paint and many stylish light features to help brighten up the area. 5.) Go A Little Crazy And Get Creative: Just because this area is supposed to be a home office doesn’t mean it can’t have some style and creativity. Plus the more fun and creative that you can make...