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Fluffing, decreases home values

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

They include: Grandma’s house: Realtors interpret this to mean a) the house hasn’t been updated since Grandma moved in or b) it still smells like Grandma. Retro decor: It’s ’60s flashback time. But to the original claim that fluffing decreases home values, lets explore how. In one case, both units were 25 years old.

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Unexpected HOA Rules New Homeowners Should Know

Eppraisal

Mailbox Rules When you think of maintaining your home value and being a good neighbor, the mailbox you choose may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Holiday Decorations Although they might not directly impact home value, leaving holiday decorations up months after the day may violate HOA rules.

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Staging Your Home During the Holidays

Eppraisal

So many factors contributed to the influx of buyers to the market and the low inventory, or lack of homes available for sale. Home values increased at record numbers. At the moment, homes sales are the standout. Keep decor and holiday decorations to a minimum as well. Keep them packed for next year.

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Could Fall Be the New Selling Season?

Eppraisal

Prices and home values typically increase in the spring and summer as well. Home Prices and Interest Rates A portion of buyers on the market in the spring and summer ended up being priced out of the market as home values jumped double digit percentages year over year. So are the scents of autumn.

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Home Staging Tips

Listing Spark

Add in accent pieces that are inexpensive Crisp white curtains can add a lot to a room and brighten it up with a nice looking rod Add towels, toiletries, soaps and decorative bottles along with a new shower curtain and mats to spruce up the bathroom. If not, do your best on your own to make your home look it’s best for showings.

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50 Essential Home Staging Statistics for 2022

Raleigh Realty

(NAR) 68 of agents said that buyers were disappointed by how homes looked compared to homes they saw on TV shows. (NAR) NAR) 39 of buyers’ agents claimed staging positively impacts the home value if it is decorated to a buyer’s taste. RESA) Staged homes on the market sold for 25 more than homes without staging.

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Houston Home Sellers Series Guide #1: Insider Tips On Decluttering To Sell Your Home

Houston Properties

An Expert Guide To Decluttering Your Houston Home. 20 Best Investments To Increase The Value of Your Property Before Selling. Top Houston Realtor To Sell My House. "The Donating is always a good plan if you’re wondering how to get rid of clutter; apart from raising your home value, you get to help out your community.

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