Kitchens Sell a House

Kitchens Sell a House

It’s a tool used by house flippers all across the nation. Stagers know its power. Real estate agents push its importance. What is this not-so-well-kept secret of real estate? A kitchen can sell a house.

A kitchen is the heart of a home. This is true all across the globe. The old saying that the “stomach is the way to the heart” carries a lot of truth. Kitchens are where we spend much of our time and most of that is with our families. It’s the room where we nourish our bodies and our spirits.

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Tacoma Home and Garden Show This Week!

Tacoma Home and Garden Show This Week!
January 25–29, 2012

“Washington State’s largest combined home and garden event introduces visitors to a huge range of products and services by over 1,000 exhibits–providing a “one-stop” shopping and information-gathering experience for show goers.

Jump start all your home projects at the Tacoma Home & Garden Show® at the Tacoma Dome.

Get help finishing an existing project or start a new one!”

Visit the Tacoma Home and Garden Show website for more information and coupons!

Tacoma Home and Garden Show January 25–29, 2012

Tacoma Home and Garden Show January 25–29, 2012

“Washington State’s largest combined home and garden event introduces visitors to a huge range of products and services by over 1,000 exhibits–providing a “one-stop” shopping and information-gathering experience for show goers.

Jump start all your home projects at the Tacoma Home & Garden Show® at the Tacoma Dome.

Get help finishing an existing project or start a new one!”

Visit the Tacoma Home and Garden Show website for more information and coupons!

Puyallup Home & Garden Show This Weekend!

Puyallup Home & Garden Show This Weekend!
January 6, 7, & 8, 2012

“The Puyallup Home & Garden Show is a show designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. The show includes hundreds of exhibits with product demonstrations geared to enhance a wide variety of interests. combining new products and expert advice from the pros, the Puyallup Home Show inspires homeowners with wonderful ideas on enhancing their home´s comfort and functionality, as well as the overall look and appeal of their home.”

Visit Puyallup Home & Garden Show website for more information!

Which remodel projects net the highest resale value?

Which remodel projects net the highest resale value?

There two types of home remodeling projects: The things you do for yourself, and the things you do that could increase the value of your home when it comes time to sell it.

The folks at Angie’s List just surveyed remodelers and real estate pros to find out what projects give the best return on investment. The top 5 are: kitchen, bathroom, decks, new siding and window replacement.

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