Buying a home is no easy task. There’s endless paperwork and contracts, plus you usually have to go through these cookie-cutter brokers and real estate agents. When it comes to your experience, people in real estate, including the contractors, don’t usually have the client’s best interest in mind. They say they do, but your experience doesn’t lie, plus your gut combined with Google clearly led you here.
When you’re looking to buy a home and going through the inspection process, it is important to take your time and really focus on making the best possible decision. In addition to this article, research other important things to consider when buying a home. Identifying red flags can help you key in on valuable parts of the entire home buying process.
Some of the most important red flags worth paying close attention to involve the inspection part of the experience. Going above and beyond to inspect the sewage pipes, electric wiring, as well as everything that uses water, usually does save you time and money down the road. There are few things that are more frustrating than spending large sums of money on a home just to have something expensive break right away. Plumbers, electricians, contractors, and insurance agents are not who you want to be dealing with at a random and very inconvenient time.
We’re finally almost finished with one of the most brutal winters in Washington state history. Most of our team has been cooped up in our homes for days thanks to the snow that pounded the evergreen state. Some of that time was utilized to refresh our home. The time spent in our house gave us the chance to reorganize and clean things up. If you find yourself looking for a reason to refresh your home, follow the tips below.
• Rearrange the furniture: This is probably one of the most simple ways you can refresh your home. Truthfully, you don’t even have to buy new furniture or artwork to create a new vibe in a room. Something as simple as switching up the pillows or adding a new blanket or two could do the trick.
• Cultivate a garden: You don’t have to have a green thumb to enjoy a garden. Some plants and vegetables require little to no attention. Simply plant them, add water occasionally, and you’re good to go.
• Throw things away, recycle, and/or donate: One of the best ways to relieve stress is to make things disappear around the house. I don’t mean losing things on purpose either. We’re referring to the fact that de-cluttering your home is arguably one of the best ways to clear up some space in your life.
Refreshing your home doesn’t always require a major investment of money or time. Adding touches here and there can even add or maintain property value.