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3 Home Repairs That Can Save a Sale January 7, 2019 Sellers whose homes aren’t in tip-top shape may need to spend extra money or put in a little elbow grease to get their properties in market-ready condition. But what are the most important repair or maintenance tasks that support a higher asking price? “Smaller and less expensive updates in combination with good staging will have a great return,” Susanna Haynie, GRI, a sales associate with Colorado Real Estate Group in Colorado Springs, told HouseLogic. The National Association of REALTORS®’ consumer-facing news service highlighted some of the most important items to address before putting a home up for sale. 1. Fix flooring flaws.  “Scratched-up wood flooring, ratty, outdated carpeting, and tired linoleum make your home feel sad,” the HouseLogic article notes. “Buyers might take one step inside and scratch the property from their list.” Most buyers don’t want the hassle of replacing carpet and may not accep...

3 Vintage Kitchen Designs Making a Comeback Share July 11, 2018 Several vintage and retro elements from the 1960s or even 1930s are oozing back into kitchen design. Realtor.com®’s Jamie Wiebe recently highlighted a few of these comeback trends, including: Decorative flooring:  Vintage black-and-white and patterned tiling are making big statements in kitchens once again. Hardwood flooring may be the norm in new-home builds, but more renovators are opting for decorative flooring styles that were once common in their parents’ or grandparents’ homes. “Consumers are playing with their flooring by incorporating pattern and texture,” says Lauren Visco, a Chicago interior designer. And for those who want a more subtle vintage nod: “Upgrade to patterned porcelain tiles in neutral hues,” Visco says. “White and light-gray checkerboard tiling makes a subtle nod to retro chic.” Vintage appliances:  Retro refrigerators or vintage-inspired appliances are popping ...

10 Cheap Ways to Increase a Home’s Value Posted in  Remodeling Adviser , by  Blog Contributor  on May 25, 2015