As a Realtor, I’m always clearing up misconceptions about homes, and one misconception I talk about a lot is the value of home improvement projects. You may spend $15,000 on upgrading your home, but that does not mean you can list your home for $15,000 more when it’s time to sell. Very few home improvements offer a […]
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7 Things Your Neighbor Hates (but Won’t Say to Your Face)
Being Midwesterners has it perks. Unlike the big-time city slickers from places like Manhattan or Chicago, we don’t often have to deal with big city neighborly problems. Thankfully, we don’t deal with things like taking someone’s parking spot, filling all the shared trash cans, or loud shoes upstairs very often. However, I’d be willing to […]
5 Reasons a Lafayette-Area Home Doesn’t Sell (and How to Make it More Sellable)
Let’s chat about some reasons why homes in the Lafayette area don’t sell and some ways you can make them more sellable. Even a little love can make a big difference. Reasons a Lafayette-Area Home Doesn’t Sell Price Everyone is thinking location, location, location, but if the price is right, ANY location will sell. In […]
Our Kitchen Renovation
I’m writing this from the fetal position. Our kitchen renovation that was to take three weeks is now going on week nine. Have mercy. Renovation Rule #1: Whatever time allotment is given, double it. When we set out on this adventure, everything looked pretty straightforward . . . open up some walls, close up a door, enlarge […]
How to Measure Square Footage for Residential Property
Hear ye! Hear ye! There is no national standard for measuring a residential property. I repeat: NO NATIONAL STANDARD. Actually, square footage guidelines tend to vary from state to state. In some states, square footage is not a required data point. (SAY WHAT!?!?!) Honestly, much of the square footage data is all wrong. This is partially because no one knows HOW to measure a […]