January 2012

There are 3 blog entries for January 2012.

5 Low-Cost Kitchen Upgrades that Appeal to Buyers

Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 10:01am. 645 Views, 0 Comments.

Throughout history the kitchen has always been considered the heart of the home and is a key feature to selling a home. Most home buyers prefer modern, updated kitchens because they will be using it daily and often it is the place where guests and family congregate.

When selling your home take time to visit other homes for sale in your neighborhood to see how the kitchens in those homes compare to yours. If the other homes have modern designs and new appliances, potential buyers visiting your home will expect the same or better.

Updating a kitchen does not always have to be extensive or expensive. Sometimes lower-cost kitchen upgrades can do the trick.

  • Use a neutral color to repaint.
  • Clean, clean and clean some more.
  • Change light…

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How to React to a Low Offer

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 9:36am. 614 Views, 0 Comments.

You have waited for what seems like eternity and now, out of the blue an offer comes in to purchase your home. The excitement builds and turns into relief, then you realize that the offer is much lower than your list price. What should you do?

Give every purchase offer for your home due consideration. Is it truely unacceptable? If so, your best response is to propose a counteroffer with price and terms that are acceptable. In this market many home buyers submit an offer to check the motivation level of the seller, expecting a counteroffer if it is unacceptable. Keeping a dialog going with a potential puchaser of your home and keeping them involved often times will result in a sale.

Check your Emotions at the Door

Even a low purchase offer still…

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Highlands Ranch Park Shelters Offer Great Party Venue

Friday, January 6th, 2012 at 11:43am. 689 Views, 0 Comments.

Highlands Ranch parks provide a great setting to host graduation, birthday and family reunion events. Twenty-two of the 25 parks in Highlands Ranch feature park shelters and they are booking fast for 2012 events. Park shelters, sports fields, horseshoes and bocce ball courts may be reserved for your private event.

“Marcy Park was absolutely perfect for my nine-year-old son’s birthday party! We had shade, play area, the stream, clean bathroom, and a lot of fun, “ said Brenda Kallas.

Civic Green Park, located in the heart of the community, is available to rent for community or private events such as concerts, fundraisers, cultural performances, holiday celebrations, graduation and birthday parties, art events, company outings and more. In…

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