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•If you have more than two cars in your driveway, park the extra vehicles at a neighbor's house.  This will give your driveway and yard a spacious look. •Oil and rust stains can be removed from concrete with commercial driveway cleaners that are available from automotive and home improvement stor...

•Holiday displays, including Christmas cards, should be removed and stored by the first week in January.   •Use degreaser and a razor blade to make basement windows crystal-clear.   •Remember to put away valuables while showing your home.  Expensive jewelry belongs in a safe deposit box.   •Have ...

What do you do when your Realtor calls and wants to show your home in say, half an hour?  Jump for joy first, since someone wants to look at YOUR home, right?  Then, panic.  As you hang up the phone, you notice that your teenagers have been at it again...your house is CLEAN, it's just not TIDY.  ...

You must have heard about the about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and because it's important to me that you get the ‘ Straight Talk" I thought I would take a minute and interpret for you exactly what it means and how it will impact you personally.First a little history. A couple of month's ago the f...

•If your stove has drip trays, replace them.  They're inexpensive, easy to install, and improve the look of the appliance.   •Clean all windowsills regularly.  A dirty windowsill will negate any benefits of a sparkling window.   •To create a feeling of space when showing the house, leave all inte...

You've made the decision to sell your home and now your mind is quickly filling with a lengthy to-do list.  Before panic begins to set in, take heart and repeat a new mantra:  "Soap and paint are my friends."  While the home should be neat, clean and in good repair, major improvements are not nec...

•Use the proper type of paint for each surface you need to cover.  Kitchen and bathrooms require paint that can withstand heat and moisture.  Consult a professional at a paint store for advice.   •Create an information booklet containing property tax statements; records of maintenance, service wo...

Have you ever been driving through a neighborhood and all of the sudden a Pepto Bismal pink house shocks you out of a daydream?  Did you notice anything other than the color - the lush green lawn or the squeaky clean entry way, perhaps?  Of course not.  You were probably too busy gawking at the c...

•·         If basement stairs lack a handrail, then add one. It's safer and, in most states, required by law.   •·         Revitalize a tree or bush by trimming dead leaves and branches.   •·         Get rid of odors by cleaning drapes and carpets, scooping out the cat's litter box daily, and emp...

When preparing your home for the real estate market, one needs a fresh and honest perspective about the total effect of the house - and not just your own.  Prospective buyers notice everything because walking through your house is a totally new experience for them.  They feel the air temperature,...