Whether you're feverishly cleaning to prepare for family and friends this holiday season or giving your home its annual deep clean, it's time to take a break and separate fact from fiction to age-old cleaning myths. Some of these myths may have been true when cleaning supplies were less advanced than today, but they may be doing more harm than good. Here's the dirt on common cleaning...
While we experience an occasional cold snap or hard freeze during winter, Guadalupe County isn't known for long, harsh winters. Even if the temperature outside doesn't feel wintery for Christmas, here are a few design tricks to make your interior decor look and feel cozy. From decorative rugs to creative texture trends, here are easy ways to create a cozy holiday space. Candles Not only will...
When buyers are looking for a home, they generally have a wishlist of features they want or need the home to have. A certain number of bedrooms and bathrooms are usually at the top of the list out of necessity, but after that, they usually have a few kitchen features they’re looking for. Let’s take a look at the highly coveted kitchen features that buyers are looking for. Center...
One of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home is the walls. They want to make sure the home doesn’t have dated wallpaper or brightly-colored walls they will have to paint over. So why not do the work for them so you can get top dollar in the Seguin Housing Market? Let’s take a look at some of the top paint colors for 2022. Neutrals Some of the most popular interior...
With shorter days, freezing temperatures, and snow-covered roads, Texas winters may seem like the worst time to sell your property. Although the long days and added pressure of impending school may make spring and summer seem like the most advantageous time to get in the market, there are some serious benefits to listing your home in the winter. So, if you were feeling pressure to put off selling...
While home staging is primarily designed to highlight a home's best features, it can also hide potential problems. A quality REALTOR® will not allow clients to hide significant issues that a home inspector will ultimately find. Here are some common home staging tricks that buyers should know. Curtains Stagers can use curtains or curtain rods to hide small, cracked, or damaged windows. They...
If you've been dreaming of remodeling your kitchen or making over your backyard for years, it may be time to finally do it! Just be sure that the changes you make will increase the value of your home once you go to sell. Here is a list of home improvements that pay off. Fresh Paint The expense of painting interior walls is less than any other home upgrade. If you hire a professional to...
In a competitive housing market, buyers are pulling out all the stops. While you may have saved enough money to purchase a house with cash, there are several things to consider. Here are the pros & cons of a cash offer. PROS Interest Rates Paying cash will save money on the overall cost of a new home. The amount paid in interest over a 30-year mortgage will most...
While it’s the main space that welcomes guests into your home, entryways are often forgotten or neglected. Creating a space that offers functionality and looks welcoming and well maintained is doable. Here are some entryway decor ideas that will make a great first impression. Lighting Lighting plays a significant role in making a great first impression. Your entryway must be well lit,...
Folks have been selling their homes quickly, easily, and for the highest price over the last two years. With the market beginning to settle down, sellers who waited are frustrated and frightened. There is no need to panic; we just need to go back to basics. Several factors impact a home's sale price in a typical market, one of which is staging. According to Forbes.com, staged homes sell 87% faster...