Wednesday, December 15, 2021 / by Flr Team
If you’re a home improvement junkie or getting ready to sell your home, some types of improvements can cost thousands. But you don’t have to invest in expensive, large-scale improvements to make a big difference in your home’s appearance. Many effective upgrades can be done for under $100 each.
Here are few things you can do to have your home appear more updated, brighter and less cluttered:
Paint outdated cabinets
White or gray cabinets can increase a home’s value by thousands of dollars. All you need is a free weekend, a brush or two and a couple gallons of paint.
Replace your old kitchen hardware
A matte black or silver handle is an easy way to make your kitchen look less dated. Buying them by the piece can be expensive, but you can save by buying in bulk.
Repaint your front door
The entrance to your home makes a huge impact, not just in terms of first impressions, but the feeling when someone gets approaching your door makes a la; ...
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Monday, December 13, 2021 / by Flr Team
Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those that own a home, and those that are looking to buy one, it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is one of the best ways to increase your net worth. This boost to your wealth comes in the form of equity.
Equity is the difference between what you owe on the home and it’s market value based on factors like price appreciation.
The best thing about equity is that it often grows without you even realizing it, especially in a seller’s market. In today’s real estate market, the combination of low housing supply and high buyer demand is driving home values up. This is giving homeowners a significant equity boost.
What does this mean for you?
If you’re already a homeowner, you likely have more equity in your home than you realize. That equity can take you places. You can u; ...
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021 / by Flr Team
If this is your first time hosting family or friends in your new home for the holidays, you may be wondering how you’re going to pull it off amidst all the meal planning, inviting guests and readying your home in festive decor. Here are a few tips for hosting a stress-free gathering:
Make a game plan
Pretend your event is a few days before. Set your table several days in advance, clean the house, get beverages in order, and round up extra dining chairs.
Lay out platters with serving forks and spoons with a note on each that says what will go where. You might realize you don’t have a crucial piece, and some guests may like to help serve. This will shave off the time that it would’ve taken them from searching through all the cabinets.
Pick a serving setup
Determine your serving style before you choose a menu. If you don’t have a large dining table, opt for a buffet. On the other hand, if you do have a large table, this can cut down on elabor; ...
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Monday, November 29, 2021 / by Flr Team
The holidays are a perfect time to showcase the warmth and character of your home to prospective buyers. But are you afraid your traditional holiday decorations may have some buyers looking the other way? Here are a few tips on how to keep the festive cheer in your home without hurting a sale.
Choose appropriate sized holiday decorations
Your goal is to be festive while honoring the value of your home. Ask yourself whether the piece helps positively showcase the charm of the room, or does it’s large size pose a distraction from the best features? Perhaps the piece can find a new place in the home, or display a smaller portion of it on a table. Also, take to mind the size of your tree. Large trees and decorations can make a room look smaller.
Consider your lighting
Be sure your holiday decor doesn’t block any natural light from windows and doors. Although this is the ideal place to display our beautiful tree or festive figurines to the world, try placing it; ...
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Monday, November 22, 2021 / by Flr Team
Amidst the holidays, and a time of giving, many are looking for ways to help out in their communities and those that are in need. Our team at Florida Lifestyle Realty is partnered with an organization, Housing for Homeless, that does this on a daily basis. They provide the homeless of Brevard with support services and safe housing solutions that enable them to move from their care into their own affordable housing.
During this season of giving, Housing for Homeless is organizing a non-perishable food drive for homeless and low-income Veterans. Please help us fight hunger and bring food stability to our homeless and less fortunate Veterans this holiday season by donating non-perishable food goods. Here is a list of accepted donations:
Healthy snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried and canned fruits, etc.)
Canned vegetables
Rice, pasta and pasta sauce (no glass)
Breakfast items (cereal, oatmeal, poptarts, etc.)
Soups, stews, chili and broths
Peanut butter and jelly
100% Fruit and ; ...
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