Although I have commented on things you can do to help your home sell quickly, the Homegain calculator has been able to quantify the top ten home improvements and what will get you the best bang for your buck. It would be interesting to see how they came up with these numbers, but I thought it was interesting and wanted to share a few key ones. Read the rest of this entry »
After reading an article in the Pioneer Press, I’m intrigued that kitchen appliance makers will be rolling out a new finish to compete with stainless steel. Read the rest of this entry »
If you haven’t check out part 1, you can now, but I’m going over some of the trends in home design that are on their way out. Here is part two of my humble opinions. Read the rest of this entry »
There will always be “predictors” on the market trying to anticipate home design trends. Many times, they predict that a trend is going out when large home improvement stores offer it at a discount, while the industry shops around for newer, more expensive looks. Sometimes the predictors are right, and sometimes they are wrong. For example, stainless steel appliances have been declared “out” for years, yet they are still hugely popular and proudly advertised in home listings. Read the rest of this entry »
