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As your Real Estate Consultant, I keep you updated on how best to invest your home improvement dollars. According to the 2019 Cost Vs. Value Report for the Seattle area, these are the top 5 updates that you can make to your home that will bring the highest return on investment. Of course, I have my own professional opinion on each of these items.
Read MoreWe are all optimistic that the soil that we have in our gardens will do the job we ask of it – grow beautiful, healthy plants. But really most soils in Seattle don’t provide the basic nutrients for growth. As plants grow, they need to absorb nutrients and leave the soil less fertile or heavy rains wash them away. By applying fertilizer, you are putting back the lost nutrients to ensure that your produce and flowers will be bountiful in the future.
Read MoreThe ‘smart home’ is the new ‘internet of things’, or objects that can serve you better by communicating with each other or directly with you through apps on your smart phone. In the ideal version of the wired future, all of our appliances and gadgets talk to each other seamlessly.
Read MoreFrom summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one of your largest financial investments—at serious risk.
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Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.”
With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add organizational systems to your own home. Not only will you clear out clutter, your efforts can actually increase the value of your home.
Read MoreWhether you're putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home's resale value now. Here are some ways to create a comfortable home while making it easier to put more money into your bank account on closing day.
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Many of you have purchased plants from garden catalogs thinking that you were going to get this lush, green thriving plant from the grower, only to find that you got a moist bag with what looks like sticks in it? These are bare root plants that have been dug up from the field, packed in a bag and sent to you
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Myth: Trendy kitchen re-do will increase my home value.
Truth: Consider your timeline, as home trends change quickly. If you want to get the highest return on your investment, consider opting for an update rather than a full remodel. Paint, knobs, new countertops and appliances can go a long way to freshen the look. If you do choose a full remodel, choose a timeless design and finishes. We are happy to talk with you about it!
Photo cred: Camylla Battani
Every time you use your dryer, you’re adding a little bit of lint to the vent. This means the dryer is less efficient at cooling down, and will take longer to dry your clothes. But it also turns dryers into fire hazards.
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Gutters.
They're those little pesky pieces of your house that go unnoticed UNTIL they don't. Which is why I'm here to give you a little nudge to make sure you get up on that ladder and clean them out.
Read MoreTara Farquhar | 206.713.0041 | tara@lakere.com