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2109 Justin Lane, Greenville, NC Listed by Jessica Snyder Team 252-412-3001
Jessica F. Snyder, Realtor, Broker Renee L. Gibson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SLS, SRS, SRES Realtor The Snyder Real Estate Group at Aldridge & Southerland Realtors
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Affordable ways to make homes more appealing to modern buyers Home trends come and go. Today’s must-have items tend to become tomorrow’s outdated features in the blink of an eye. Homeowners who plan to stay in their current homes for years to come needn’t prioritize modern trends over personal preferences. However, homeowners looking to sell their homes can consider these favored features to increase their properties’ appeal to modern buyers.
feel more safe, while some uplighting of large trees in the backyard can produce a sight to behold once the sun goes down.
• Energy-efficient upgrades: Inflation has driven up the cost of just about everything over the last year-plus, and energy is no exception. So it should come as no surprise that 83 percent of prospective home buyers are looking for energy-efficient windows and appliances in a home. • Separate laundry room: According to the National These features save money and benefit the planet, making Association of Home Builders’ 2021 What Home Buyers them a win-win among buyers. Really Want report, a separate room dedicated to laundry was the most desired feature among prospective home • Patio: Patio spaces have long been popular, but that buyers. Though it might not inspire the awe of an outdoor popularity reached new heights during the pandemic. living room or floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a When forced to stay at home for long periods of time, wooded backyard, a laundry room fills a direct and millions of people longed for ways to spend more time universal need. Perhaps that’s why 87 percent of buyers outdoors without breaking lockdown rules. Patios provide outdoor living spaces, and 82 percent of buyers indicated want a room dedicated to laundry in a home. they wanted a patio with their next property. • Exterior lighting: Drive through a modern suburban neighborhood at night and it won’t take long before you • Side-by-side sink: A double or side-by-side sink is realize the popularity of exterior lighting. And that’s among the more affordable features buyers are looking no coincidence, as homeowners everywhere appear to for. At less than $1,000 on average, a side-by-sink is an embrace exterior lighting. The NAHB report indicates that affordable way to make a home more appealing to modern Elite Properties Properties Elite exterior lighting is the most sought-after outdoor feature. buyers. The good news for prospective sellers is that exterior Modern buyers want a lot out of their homes, and sellers lighting is an inexpensive and instant way to transform can do their best to meet those desires while getting the a property at night. Some solar-powered lighting along most money for their properties. -Metro Content walkways and outside the front door can make a home Elite Properties
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~ Custom Built Tipton home with Nottingham Tudor Brick ~ 5 bedrooms with private baths including one Jack and Jill ~ 2 master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs) ~ Enjoy the year round sunroom with its own HVAC system ~ Invisible fence around entire property ~ Underground sprinkler system in the yard ~ Wired security system through First Alert DownEast Protection ~ Home has 3,865 gross living area including Westinghouse humidity control system ~ 13 month limited warranty for buyer and much more
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espite its reputation as the most formidable type of mold individuals can find in their homes, black mold is similar to other indoor molds in regard to its effects on human health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, black mold, or stachybotrys chartarum, isn’t any more harmful than other types of mold, including cladosporium, penicillium, aspergillus, and alternaria. The reputation of black mold, which can look black or greenish-black, likely has something to do with its appearance. But homeowners still have reason to be fearful of mold in their homes, regardless of what color the mold may be. That’s because mold can lead to a host of unwelcome health problems, including stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, burning eyes, or skin rash. Symptoms may be even worse for people with asthma and mold allergies. - Metro Content
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COMING SOON ON SEPTEMBER 15TH - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Central heat & air. Fenced backyard with detached shed and apple trees. Carpet and laminate floors, patio, front door covered porch. Listed at $215,000. Call Caroline or Louise at 252714-4675 or 252-916-2124. On Frog Level, cross over Davenport Farm Rd. Right to Bristolmoor subdivision, left on Laylan.
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