Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Staging

Staging a home for sale has become a routine task for many sellers.

Staging sets the "stage" for potential buyers to view your home in the most attractive light.  Staging is a proven strategy to sell a home in less time and for more money.


Here is an article on staging by Elle Decor that summarizes the basic staging tips for free.


If you would like to buy or sell a home, call me today.  I am here to help!

                                           Carla Brooks
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Thursday, January 21, 2016

More on bathrooms

The majority of buyers want updated kitchens and bathrooms.  The fixtures do not have to be "high end" materials yet the better the quality, the more value perceived and hence the more they will pay as long as their budget allows.

Updating kitchen and bathrooms is many times not done until one is ready to move, sadly enough.  It would be nice to enjoy these updates for a while before selling, eh?

If you are fortunate enough to be able to update without moving, you may want to consider a few luxury fixtures.  Here are some fixtures you may want to invest in.

Always good to keep up with the latest and greatest!

If you would like to buy or sell a home, call me today.  I am here to help and make the process enjoyable for you!


                                                    Carla Brooks
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Latest Bathroom Styling


Thinking of updating your existing bathroom?  Here is a New bathroom showcased on Houzz today.  Enjoy!


Room of the Day: A Dream Bathroom in 90 Square Feet




If you would like to buy or sell a home, call me today.  I am here to help!

Carla Brooks
703-577-4960
brkslong@aol.com

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Tax Extenders set to have a positive effect on the real estate market

The governments role in the real estate market is real.  Legislation has the ability to encourage homeowners and investors to move forward and/or pull back.





Current legislation on the table can be read about here.

Be sure not to overlook the additional information at the end of the article for a deeper look into the specific details of pending legislation and how they effect your taxes.





Have a great day and call me if you would like to buy or sell a home, I am here to assist!

                                                Carla Brooks
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PS the pictures are a courtesy of free digital photos.

Friday, January 15, 2016

Why do American move?

Fifty years ago, one could expect a homeowner to reside in their personal residence for a lifetime.  Not so any longer.  Americans move for a variety of reasons.  Quality of life and the job market are the major reasons for change in location.

The KCM blog has detailed the major reasons for moving in their blog post this morning.  You can ready it here.

If you would like to buy or sell a home, call me today, I am here to assist.

                                                      Carla Brooks
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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Welcome the New Year with style!

Looking to make a design statement in your home?  Looking to define a particular area?  How about an area rug...

Here is an excellent article on how to incorporate a fashion rug/utility rug into your home.

If you would like to buy or sell a home, call me today, I am here to help!

                                                       Carla Brooks
                                                      703-577-4960
                                                   brkslong@aol.com