Thursday, December 29, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Happy Holidays
Posted by Susan Lesczynski on 11:01 AM
Happy holidays and a safe and happy New Year to you and yours!
Friday, December 16, 2011
10 Tips for Winterizing your Home
Posted by Susan Lesczynski on 9:51 AM
It is December, and while we haven't had too much cold yet, I wanted to share these tips for winterizing your home!
1. Insulate your attic
2. Turn off exterior water lines
3. Insulate your water heater
4. Open the blinds in sunny rooms
5. Get a programmable thermostat
6. Consider lowering the temperature setting on your thermostat
7. Replace your HVAC air filter
8. Flip the switch on your ceiling fan
9. Install window insulators
Thanks to Bargaineering.com for the advice! Follow this link for the full article!
1. Insulate your attic
2. Turn off exterior water lines
3. Insulate your water heater
4. Open the blinds in sunny rooms
5. Get a programmable thermostat
6. Consider lowering the temperature setting on your thermostat
7. Replace your HVAC air filter
8. Flip the switch on your ceiling fan
9. Install window insulators
Thanks to Bargaineering.com for the advice! Follow this link for the full article!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
New House Market is Slowly Moving Up
Posted by Susan Lesczynski on 11:22 AM
According to a recent CNNMoney article, new home sales were higher in October than September. While sales are still down compared to a year ago, there was a 1.3% rise in sales from month to month. The raise in sales is generally attributed to the large number of homes on the market. The recession has caused a surplus of houses, leading to lower prices. The report also says that the sale of existing homes are up.
The surplus of homes make it a great time to buy a house. Contact me for more information on buying or selling your home!
Click here for the full CNNMoney article!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Affordable Kitchen Makeovers, Great for Houses on the Market
Posted by Susan Lesczynski on 10:58 AM
If you're selling your home then you should know that one of the popular rooms that tops buyers' favorites list is the kitchen. So it makes sense to spend time, energy, and even a little money to make it shine. That thought can make some sellers cringe. The thought of spending money to fix up a kitchen in a home that they're about ready to sell is unpalatable. However, it could make the difference between a buyer making a higher offer or even any offer at all.
Making upgrades can be simple and easy. Start simple, and you'll find these upgrades are really not too bad!
- Deep cleaning
-Scrub down appliances
-Add molding to cabinets
For more ideas, and more on the ideas above, visit Phoebe Chongchua's article that is quoted above!
