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Home Improvement DIYs to Tackle in a Weekend

Lamacchia Realty

Change your room design often? In the end, everything should have a home. Design tip: Paint the insides of your built-in shelves or bookcase a contrasting color. You don’t have to be an interior designer to make your home feel fresh and cared for, but it can be overwhelming when it seems like there is a lot to do.

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Home Improvement Ideas Before Selling in a Competitive Market

Will Springer Realtor

In a housing market that is tipping toward the buyers’ favor, owners should put their best foot forward and showcase the home in its best light when putting it up for sale. Homes designed in the “Friends” era need to be introduced to 21st-century style. The potential to make bespoke improvements to the home is vast.

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What renovations will add value to my home?

Housing Wire

That’s partly why people are spending significant time, energy and money on home renovation projects these days. It’s no secret that home improvements can be a costly endeavor. If you’re looking to increase the value of your home or prepare it for resale, certain renovations may take its appeal to the next level.

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50 Essential Home Staging Statistics for 2022

Raleigh Realty

Staging is all about showcasing all the best features of your home with updated, neutral décor and colors (think Chip and Joanna Gaines). By designing an engaging, move-in-ready atmosphere, buyers may be more committed to and willing to increase their offer — often above the asking price.

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Pushing Harder for Reducing Our Carbon Footprint in the Home

Will Springer Realtor

Fun fact: When comparing the overall median sales price of a home sold in Western Washington in 2023, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported residential properties with a green certification sold for 20% more – $740K vs. the non-certified home sale of $591K.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for January 2022

Lamacchia Realty

Eileen was also one of three winners in the 2021 Summer Sales Contest with 14 homes under agreement in just three months! Click here to learn more about Eileen Doherty Liz Puchala has always had a passion for architecture, décor, and design. Since then, she has taken off running and has helped her buyers and sellers reach their goals.

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Product Certifications for Sustainable Homes

Will Springer Realtor

Then you have another commonly seen certification – green-friendly Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, better known as LEED. Among others, WELL is a health-focused certification designed to improve residents’ sleep patterns and other areas of well-being around the home.