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...

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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...

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How To Prepare Your Admirals Cove Home For Sale!

So you have decided that it is time to sell your Admirals Cove home, but before you go putting it on the market you should take some time to really spruce it up to increase its appeal and maybe even its value. Real estate that is clean, uncluttered, and needing no repair sells quicker and at more of a premium price. Prior to listing your home be sure to take a tour of your home inspecting it as if you were a potential buyer. Make a list and keep track of everything and anything that needs to be cleaned or repaired. Be sure to prioritize this list and estimate how much money and time each project will take. Areas that you should go over with a fine toothed comb are the kitchen and bathroom areas. We have developed a check list for things that you should do to prepare your Admirals Cove home for sale. Check List: Before Listing 1.)    Clear out any and all clutter from cabinets, closets, and counterto ps. Consider packing up items that you want to keep but rarely use and remove them from your home. 2.)    Remove any excess furniture and items that look worn and store them away in storage. 3.)    Work with your realtor to arrange the rest of your furniture and items so that they will be appealing to potential buyers....

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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...

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Decorating Your Admirals Cove Home!

You have finally bought your dream home in Admirals Cove and now you need to get it ready for you to move in. The decorating and design possibilities are endless so  we have developed a list of a some great tips that will help you better decorate your new Admirals Cove home. 1.)    Quality Is Better Than Quantity: If you are starting from the bottom up with an empty house and need to purchase all new furniture be sure to keep in mind that quality is always better than quantity. It is better to fill your home with some high-end furniture than packing it full of lots of low-end furniture. Try choosing classic styles that will last the test of time. 2.)    Incorporate A Few Statement Pieces: Be sure to make your home truly feel like your home by incorporating a few statement pieces throughout. These pieces should represent you and your family such as enlarging family photos and putting them in fancy frames to hang on your walls as artwork. Don’t be scared to take some risks, remember this is your home and you can always change it later. 3.)    Don’t Go Overly Trendy: All too often homeowners make the mistake of filling their homes with everything and anything that is trendy at the time they buy their home. However, once time passes and trends fade your home...

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Why You Need A Realtor To Sell Your Admirals Cove Home!

When a homeowner decides to sell their home they must decide whether they are going to hire a real estate agent or if they are going to try and go it alone. While doing all the work yourself can save you the cost of the commission real estate agents require. Flying solo tends to increase the stress and difficulty of the whole selling experience and in some instances can end up costing you more in selling price than the commission would have been. Here are some great reasons why you need a realtor to sell your Admirals Cove home. 1.)   The Negotiation: The entire negotiating experience can be a tricky one and most people can’t handle the stress that comes with it. However, real estate agents are very experienced in this type of situation and can handle the stress. Your realtor can also play the role of bad cop when needed to prevent any animosity from forming between you and your potential buyer. 2.)   The Contracts: An experienced real estate agent is trained in the art of navigating through real estate contracts and generally will deal with them on a regular bases. They are familiar with conditions of sale and will know how to set up your contract to benefit you best. Trying to deal with real estate contracts on your own can be very stressful and time consuming....

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