Easy Ways To Add Value To Your Home
The best ways to add value to your home can also be the simplest. IF you are thinking of putting your house on the market, think about these few easy things you can do to add value to your home so you can get the most out of your deal. Cleaning and Decluttering- Starting with basics, keeping your home clean and not letting simple house chores fall to the wayside. Doing this continuously can preserve the house and help it not slowly go into disarray. Decluttering is anothereasy way to add value to your home. It creates more space and opens areas in any home and showcases the square footage in the home better. Refresh- Next up is refreshing the walls and floors in your home. Walls talk and tell a story and if they are not maintained and upgraded every once in awhile your home value could decrease. Go change that old wallpaper or get a fresh coat of paint in the spare bedroom. Little projects can turn into money in your pocket in the long run. Curb Appeal- Don’t forget about the curb appeal! Make the outside look as inviting as the inside. It is the first look potential buyers look at before they step inside the home. Give those flower beds an upgrade and power wash the front porch. These might seem like miniscule tasks but they can add so much to the value of your home and just catch people’s eye as they are driving down the road. While there are many more things you can do to increase the value of your home, start with these simple ideas, and build off them. These are more cost efficient ideas that won’t break the bank. Now go start increasing your property value today!
Eastern Panhandle Tourist Attractions
Are you moving or thinking of moving to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and need some fun activities to sell you on the area? The eastern panhandle is made up of three counties, Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson counties. Between these three counties there are a bunch of things to keep you busy! Cacapon State Park- This park is in Morgan County in Berkeley Springs, WV. They are a 6,000 acre state park that is filled with trails and an overlook spot in the southern part of the park. They have lodging and a beach area to have fun with friends and family along with a golf course where you can play a quick 9-hole game or the full 18. You won’t regret visiting this state park nestled in the Cacapon Mountains. Harpers Ferry- Take a step back in time and visit historic Harpers Ferry, WV. This small town is in Jefferson County, WV. There is an array of shops spanning from crystal and trinket shops to old time candy stores. Along with a bunch of different restaurants to try out such as, The Anvil, The Rabbit Hole Gastropub, and Kelley Farm Kitchen. If you are more into history and historic sights. John Browns fort is in the heart of the town along with the now closed Storer college, a landmark for the beginnings of where many historic black movements originated out of. Harpers Ferry is filled with many historic and unique spots including paranormal events. If any of this sparks your interests you should definitely check out the area! Martinsburg- Located in the heart of Berkeley county, Martinsburg has many things to do to keep you busy and fill your day with fun! Spend time downtown and visit Queen St. where you can visit De Flori’s chocolate shop, a fine chocolate shop that has been a must see spot downtown for many years. If you are looking for a relaxing date night, check out Stoney’s Whiskey and Raw Bar or Brix 27. Both have a fine selection of liquors, wines, and delicious food! These places are also located near Queen Street. If you venture outside of downtown there’s also a few farm markets that have things for all ages. Old McDonald and Orr’s Farm markets have been around for years serving the community with fruits and vegetables and family fun! Whether you want a cute photo opt, a place for your kids to let out some energy at the play areas, or during the fall months Old McDonald farm has a corn maze, animals to see, activities for all ages and so much more! Old McDonald Farm opens September 23rd and is ready for the fall season. Orr's is opened year round.
Renting or Buying, which is best for me?
Looking to move but not sure what is best for you to rent or buy? Whether you are in your 20’s looking to lay down roots for the first time or whether you have been a previous homeowner and are looking for something new, here are a couple ideas to think about when deciding whether to rent or buy your next home. How long do you want to be in one place? If you are looking to stay in a place for less than three years and you want a “no strings attached” commitment, renting would be better for you in the short term future. If you plan or stay somewhere longer than three years think about owning something that can become your space completely with no restrictions. Finances, Finances, Finances! When renting a place you have your set rent and then more times than not you just have utilities to cover whatever you need to move in. There is usually a security deposit and maybe the first and last month’s rent at signing but not as much goes into renting a place vs. if you are looking into buying. Buying you need to have money for closing costs, down payments, moving costs, and other maintenance. Buying is more of a long term commitment and once you buy, the property is yours and you can do whatever you want without having to go through a landlord or another owner. While these seem like simple things to think about, these are two major keys when deciding on whether you should rent or buy. Now that you have thought about a couple things, reach out to your realtor, and see what the next step in your search for a new home is today!
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