Aim for the Middle for Best ROI In last week’s blog — How the Pandemic is Changing Home Improvement ROI — I recapped the 5 home improvement projects with the highest return on investment (ROI) specific to the Denver metro real estate market. In that blog, I used data from the Remodeling 2020 Cost vs. […]
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How the Pandemic is Changing Home Improvement ROI
Home Improvement Scams: ‘Tis the Season
Just as daffodils pop up in the spring, so do home improvement scams, unfortunately. It seems that every homeowner is a potential target. And anyone can fall prey to them; it’s not just the elderly. These con artists can and do get caught sometimes. Susan and Herman Hinojosa of Adams County, Colorado will serve 8 […]
Increase Value with These 4 Outdoor Home Improvements
Curb appeal is real, y’all. And it extends all around the outside of your home, not just the front. The outdoors plays an important role in how buyers see your home. That’s one of the key findings in a 2016 National Association of REALTORS® report. According to the report, outdoor remodeling projects add value to […]
Home Remodeling Myths the Fixer-Upper Shows Have Sold Us
I’m going to come right out and say it. Those “fixer-upper” shows on TV that we all love? Fake, fake, fake…and did I mention they’re fake? I apologize for bursting anyone’s bubble. Don’t get me wrong…I love me some Chip and Joanna Gaines (of “Fixer Upper” fame)…from a design perspective. But as an experienced Realtor […]
The 10-Year Fix: Important Home Improvements
Once your home hits the 10-year mark, it’s probably time for some home improvements. This is true whether the home itself is now 10 years old or you’ve been in your current home (of any age) for 10 years. Nine Important Home Improvements to Make Every Decade Here are nine updates your home will benefit […]
Home Improvements with the Best ROI in Denver
Kitchen with Shaker-style cabinet door fronts Source: IKEA Spring makes lots of homeowners eager to start work on house projects designed to increase the resale value of their homes. You can find lots of information on the web about the ROI (return on investment) of various home improvements. But do you know which ones yield […]
Up to $2,800 in Rebates from Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy, which provides natural gas and electricity to a large proportion of Colorado homes, is offering up to $2,800 in rebates. You’ll need to move quickly to take full advantage: some of the rebates expire on March 31. Air Sealing and Insulation – Up to $1,850 in Rebates According to EnergyStar, you could […]
12 Ways to Maximize Light in Your Home This Winter
Source: Southern Living If you’ve lived in the Denver metro area for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard that “Denver gets an average of 300 days of sunshine a year.” It’s actually not true (see this article in Westword). Especially in winter, that means you just might want to find ways to maximize […]