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SL inspired living
from September 2023
by societylife
Curb Appeal
A nice-looking exterior and landscaping reflect positively on the owners — indicating they take pride in their property. Plus, homes with great curb appeal sell for about 7% more, according to Realtor Magazine, than similar houses with less attractive exteriors. Cleaning up the landscaping, exterior paint, powerwashing the exterior/siding, and washing windows are all suggested to raise the value and the appeal from the curb.
Add Fireplace Safety
Some homebuyers are detered from purchasing a home with a fireplace because they have safety concerns with children and/or pets. According to real estate experts, gas fireplaces are one of the top 10 features with the highest sale-to-list ratio. When you add a beautiful set of custom fireplace doors with screen or glass to fit your home’s style it adds to both the value and safety of your home.
Remodel Fireplace
You better believe having a fireplace can add value to your home, but an outdated one can really hurt your home value. Modernizing the hearth, mantle and surround style will help you add value and sell faster. On the downside, adding a fireplace in a new build is costly, so it is a personal choice to add one or not. However, if your home has one that is showing what decade it’s from—updating it to reflect today’s decor sensibilities will prove to be a wise investment.
