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EASY CONDO RENOVATIONS  ( To Improve Your Home’s Value ) Whether you are living in a minimalist condo that you want to enhance with your personality, or your condo could use some updating and refreshing – there are plenty of ways to do easy condo renovations to improve your home’s value. Here are some of the best tips I have found so far: In The Kitchen Cabinetry:  Updating kitchen cabinetry is one of the best things you can do when you live in a smaller space like a condo. While you can either paint or replace the cabinets themselves or even just switch in some new hardware – I strongly recommend you think deeper. Condo owners want to be able to fit as much as possible into small spaces, so consider updating your cabinetry to include space savers, such as built-in lazy Susans, dividers or pull-out racks. Countertops : Another easy condo renovation to improve your home’s value is updating the countertops. As you will likely have a smaller kitchen than those found in houses, th...

CONDO vs TOWNHOUSE vs SINGLE FAMILY HOME There are pros and cons to all types of homes, how can you tell which one is the best for your lifestyle? Here is a small guide I have created to help you with the dilemma of condo vs townhouse vs single family home. Condo If you are looking for the most hands-off approach to home ownership, look no further than the condo. The exterior of your unit, as well as all the common areas are owned collectively and are maintained by building management for which you pay monthly condo fees. Most condos are single level, but some luxury ones can be multi-level. In general, condos are more affordable than townhouses and single-family homes. If you are looking for the least upkeep possible and an urban lifestyle, consider getting a condo! Townhouse Next up in the battle between condo vs townhouse vs single family home is the townhouse. A townhouse is a narrow, multilevel residence that is attached to other townhouses on a str...

PREPPING YOUR HOME FOR SALE Photo by  Sidekix Media  on  Unsplash Maximize Curb Appeal Getting them through the front door starts at the curb. Manicure the lawn, trim the trees and shrubs. Pull weeds and plant some colorful flowers. Clear the walkways. Fix peeling paint and wind up that hose. Paint the address number on the curb. Make Repairs to Visible Blemishes Is there something that’s an eyesore, but an easy fix? If looking at it bothers you, it could bother a potential buyer and reduce the appeal of your home. Replace burnt out light bulbs, fix that loose door handle, make needed paint touch-ups. Make a Buyer’s Entrance Inviting Freshly paint the front door with a color that contrasts the house. Add a new welcome mat. Hang a fresh wreath on the door. Let the Light Shine In Removing heavy window coverings to let in the natural light we all crave. Add lamps to brighten up darker areas to add more cheer. Remove the Clutter This serves two purposes....