Source: HGTV.com 1. Plan your remodel. Whether you just bought a house or you have lived there for a while, the fastest way to increase your home’s value is by making a plan. You will fare better if upgrades are made intentionally and not on impulse. Home improvement projects cost about 20 to 25 cents on the dollar. The other 75 to 80 cents spent go directly...

HomeGain updated study – first done in 2003, then updated in 2007, and now new stats for 2009 – show that Staging has steadily climbed as a necessary improvement that yields a high rate of return. Out of 12 activities on the list, Staging ranks now as #2 – jumping from #3 just 2 years ago. HomeGain 2009...

We get used to living in our own filth or we just don’t look at it as a priority. Regardless of which it is for you or your clients, everyone will notice a dirty house as much as they notice a clean house, no matter their personal standards. I want to discuss floors in this issue. So let’s start with the look, feel, condition and cleanliness of your...

One way to freshen up the look of the interior doors within your home is to give them a fresh coat of paint. Since these doors do not take the everyday beating of the weather like exterior doors, it is easier to paint them. In fact, you can even paint these interior doors right on their hinges. To get started, place a drop cloth under the door. Alternatively, if you...

Your Investment in Home Staging will always be less than your first Price Reduction! *Get a 300-600% return of your investment for simple Staging projects: (prices vary on size of home and square feet & scope of project- Prices do not reflect staging set-up and removal) Lighten & Brighten: Typical Costs: Sales Increase: Return on...