Top 10 Roadblocks to Watch for in Your Next Renovation Project!

These ten roadblocks almost derailed these homeowner’s renovation dreams on House Hunters: Renovation.

10. Measure twice, build once! These homeowners added 6 inches to their wall after sending measurements for custom cabinets.

9. Look out for wood paneling. This stuff does not come off easy!

8. Hire a pro to do your wallpaper!

7. Make sure your oven hood actually vents! For these homeowners, the oven was venting into the wall causing them to completely gut the wall.

6. Mold. Nothing derails a renovation project like mold; you will end up gutting the room and eventually your wallet!

5. Be careful of what is under your carpet! These homeowners found a surprise patch of parquet flooring when tearing out their carpet and takes even more time to rip out.

4. You! You can be one of the biggest roadblocks in your project. We know this can be an extremely stressful project, but try and keep it together!

3. Be careful picking your designer. This couple found themselves with a designer picking his own colors to paint their house!

2. If choosing a quartz surface, measure your countertop thoroughly! Quartz is cut from slabs and is useless if cut too small.

1. Beware of stone! These renovators received 55 out of 80 pieces of tile chipped and when they received more, they didn’t like it.

Thankfully, these roadblocks didn’t stop these renovators from completing their project; but they can be a headache! Keep this in mind when starting your home renovation project.

10 Reasons Why You Should Sell Your Home During the Holidays!

This time of year, people typically wonder if they should sell their home now or wait until spring. Today I am going to give you the top ten reasons (plus one bonus reason!) why you should sell your home during the holidays.

1.    People who look for homes in November and December are serious buyers.
2.    Serious buyers have fewer homes to choose from and less competition means more money for you!
3.    The supply of listings will dramatically increase in January making it your advantage to be on the market now.
4.    Houses show better when decorated for the holidays.
5.    Buyers are more emotional during holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price.
6.    Buyers have more time to look for a home during the holidays then they do during a normal work week.
7.    Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons.
8.    Since January is traditionally a month for employees to begin new jobs therefore transferees cannot wait until spring to buy so you must be on the market now to capture these buyers.
9.    You can still be on the market and have the option to NOT have showings those 5-6 days you don’t want showings.
10.    You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing until next year!
11.    By selling now, you have the opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer in the spring when there are more homes on the market for less money. This allows you to sell high and buy low!

Call us today at (763) 463-7566 or visit us at www.homesMN.com! Thanks and have a great day.

Should You Spend the Extra Money for Curb Appeal?

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If you’re thinking about getting your home sold, should you work on updating your curb appeal?

Well, 47% of sellers enhanced their curb appeal, among those who did spent between $150-1500 and started up to five weeks in advance.

The sellers that enhanced their curb appeal received their first offer six days faster, sold the house seven days faster and received 1.2% more than their asking price compared to people that didn’t invest in curb appeal.

So, is it worth the money? I think so!