Did you know plants clean the air? Three good-sized plants will work wonders for an average living room.
Some projects get bigger bang for buck – Remodeling master bathrooms and kitchens may preoccupy home sellers, but they aren’t necessarily where owners can recoup most of their money. Sellers recover, on average, about 60% of their kitchen and bathroom renovation costs, according to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report from the NAR and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. “You’ll never get dollar for dollar out of the renovation,” Baisden says. For sellers on a tighter budget, Baisden advises starting with projects such as painting and flooring. Set a budget of about $2,000 for the painting and $4,000 for flooring. Another worthwhile project is decluttering. If painting the whole house isn’t an option, prioritize painting the front door where buyers walk in and parts of the house that are in high-traffic zones, including hallways, entryways and kitchens, he says. Don’t overlook outside work. Sellers can recover about three times the cost of $300 spent on a lawn and seeding service, says Lautz, who stresses the strong selling points of a well-maintained lawn. “It’s really curb appeal at the end of the day.”
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+ What? Most refrigerators require simple maintenance you can DIY (do it yourself)!
+ Why? It will keep your #fridge running like new and can greatly extend the life & efficiency of your unit.
+ How? Here are a few easy things you can do every year.
– Clean your cooling #coils by vacuuming or dusting them. This will most likely require you to remove a #grill #grate or cover. Refer to your user manual if you need help finding them.
– Replace or clean the water filter if your fridge has an automatic ice maker or #water #dispenser. Refer to your owners manual for the proper procedure as their location can vary.
– Clean #door #gaskets with a wet cloth to make sure that the refrigerator is #sealing properly. A solid #seal will save you #money and #protect your $food from #spoilage.
• Always #unplug the appliance before you clean or check it.
• Make sure the temperatures inside the fridge are right.
• Any problem with the #thermostat or another fridge part for that matter must be fixed quickly.
• Keep food stored in the fridge well stored to avoid #condensation and keep the appliance relatively clean.
• Keep the fridge full. To maintain the right #temperatures, these #appliances need a lot of items.
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Posted by Carlos Camargo on Monday, December 16, 2019
Almost everyone enjoys living in spaces that look and smell clean. Many homeowners do a great job of staying on top of routine cleaning chores.
However, a generally clean house often has dirt lurking here and there. It may not be visually noticeable, but hidden dirt impacts the quality of the air you breath and is a big difference-maker in giving your home that fresh smell.
It is impossible for your home to always be 100% germ, bacteria, and dirt free. However, knowing where dirt resides is the first step in making your home a cleaner and friendlier place. Some places that need to be cleaned are very hard to reach and, as a result, you might want to call a professional to help you out.
On the other hand, now that you know what you should keep an eye on, some areas are very easy to clean, you just have to remember to do them. Write down a list of all places that are tricky to clean and it shouldn’t be a problem.
All in all, a clean home is crucial for your physical and mental well-being. As a result, it is important to try and keep it that way as much as possible.
Here are five places where dirt often
hides in nearly everyone’s home
The glass in your windows may be sparkling, but how long has it been since you’ve cleaned your window treatments? If you can’t remember, it’s probably been too long!
Curtains, blinds, and even the upper surface of window frames can hide dust, pollen, and a plethora of other nasties that can impact the indoor air quality of your home.
Don’t forget to scrub the windowsills and remove any gunk in the window tracks. In addition to keeping your windows completely clean, this will also help them function well for many years to come.
The very system used to circulate heated and cooled air in your home may be lowering your home’s air quality. Air filters should be changed monthly. Vents should be vacuumed every time you sweep the floor.
Twice a year (when you change your clocks, test your smoke detectors, and check the gauge on your fire extinguishers), remove the vent panels and vacuum or wipe down the ducts as far as you can reach. After everything has dried completely, replace the cover.
Consider hiring a company to clean your ducts once a year thoroughly. You might be surprised by what their special tools can pull out of your ductwork!
We tend to become “dirt blind” to things we see and use frequently. Over time, your doors can accumulate grime on and around the doorknob, and any place you (or a family member) regularly grabs or pushes on a door.
While wiping down your doors, be sure to clean any thresholds and any tracks (like those used by folding doors). Be sure to wipe down the top edge of the door and the frame too!
Light switches are often handled dozens of times a week and aren’t cleaned nearly often enough. How long has it been since you objectively observed the cleanliness of the switch plates in your home?
If it’s been a while since you’ve pulled out the stove, the refrigerator, the couch, or the bookshelf, the chances are excellent that grimy gremlins (and giant dust bunnies) are hiding there, waiting for you.
To avoid damaging these items (and your back), get some help moving heavy pieces so you can sweep, vacuum, and chase those little monsters away!
Baseboards can get pretty dusty, especially the sections behind curtains, furniture, and other visual barriers. Even if you always dust the baseboards when you vacuum and sweep, you may be missing part of the dirt.
The edges where your flooring meets the quarter-round or baseboard can collect more dust than other nooks and crannies in your home. Use your vacuum cleaner’s crevice tool to suck out the junk that has migrated here from other areas of your floor.
Once you conquer these five prime areas for concealed dirt, you may want to go on a mission to find more hiding spots. For example, you can probably eye your computer keyboard and mouse, any accent pillows and throws, and household trash cans with suspicion too.
Fourteen economic and housing market experts were asked to give their housing market forecast for 2020 and 2021.
These economists predicted a 29% probability of a recession in 2020 with forecasted Gross Domestic Product growth of 2.0% in 2020 and 1.9% in 2021. The group expects an annual unemployment rate of 3.7% next year with a small rise to 3.9% in 2021.
When asked if the Federal Open Market Committee will change the federal funds rate in 2020, 69% of the economists said they expect no change, while 31% expect the committee will lower the rate next year.
The average annual 30-year fixed mortgage rates of 3.8% and 4.0% are expected for 2020 and 2021, respectively. Annual median home prices are forecasted to increase by 3.6% in 2020 and by 3.5% in 2021.
“Real estate is on firm ground with little chance of price declines,” said NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “However, in order for the market to be healthier, more supply is needed to assure home prices as well as rents do not consistently outgrow income gains.”
Apartment rents are expected to rise 3.8% and 3.6%, respectively, in 2020 and 2021. According to the group of economists, annual commercial real estate prices will climb 3.6% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021.
“Residential and commercial real estate investment remains attractive as we approach the start of a new decade,” said NAR President Vince Malta, broker at Malta & Co., Inc., in San Francisco, CA. “Increased home building can serve as a stimulator for the overall economy, and we strongly encourage more homes to be built as buyer demand remains strong.”
NAR identified the top 10 metro areas based on a myriad of factors, including domestic migration, #housing #affordability for new residents, consistent job growth relative to the national average, population age structure, attractiveness for retirees and #home #price #appreciation, among other variables.
“Potential #buyers in these 10 markets will find conditions especially favorable to purchase a home going into the next decade,” said NAR President Vince Malta, broker at Malta & Co., Inc., in San Francisco, CA. “The #dream of #owning a home appears even more attainable for those who move to or are currently living in these markets.”
Strong job growth is one factor driving up prices in these markets, with payroll #employment rising about 2.5% annually in the last three years, higher than the national rate of 1.6%. In Ogden, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Raleigh, job growth rose nearly 3%.1
Movers flock to these markets at higher rates than the average of the 100 largest U.S. metro areas. In Colorado Springs, recent movers accounted for 21% of the total population, followed by Fort Collins at 17% and Las Vegas at 16%.
Six Reasons to Own a Home – www.carlosfcamargo.net1. #HAPPINESSThe feeling of owning your own home is unmatched. You can fix it up, make it your own, get a dog, or plant a tree if you want. Doesn't that sound exciting!2. #TAXSAVINGSThe government rewards homeowners by providing excellent tax benefits. The interest paid on your mortgage and other home-related expenses can generally be deducted from your income.3. #APPRECIATIONHome values have a well-documented history of going up over time. This increase becomes equity you can benefit from when you refinance or sell.4. #EQUITYRenting has often been compared to paying 100% interest, but when you own a home and a mortgage is in place, a portion of your payment goes toward the principal balance on your loan. This builds your equity and acts as a savings account.5. #ROOTSPeople who own rather than rent stay in their homes 4 times longer. This provides an opportunity to get to know your neighbors and connect with your local community.6. #EDUCATIONResearch shows children of homeowners earn higher test scores and graduate at a higher percentage than those of renters.Conclusion:If you want stability, a sound investment, and a big yearly tax break consider buying property. www.carlosfcamargo.netWhy I should be your #REALTOR® ww.carlosfcamargo.NET#SFBayArea #contracostacounty #alamedacounty #Realtor #HouseExpert #NewHome #housing #BHGRE #CarlosFCamargoPhD #RealEstate #NoPlaceLikeHome_EastBay #Homeowners #downpayment #homebuyer
Posted by Carlos Fernando Camargo on Monday, December 2, 2019
The feeling of owning your own home is unmatched. You can fix it up, make it your own, get a dog, or plant a tree if you want. Doesn’t that sound exciting!
The government rewards homeowners by providing excellent tax benefits. The interest paid on your mortgage and other home-related expenses can generally be deducted from your income.
Home values have a well-documented history of going up over time. This increase becomes equity you can benefit from when you refinance or sell.
Renting has often been compared to paying 100% interest, but when you own a home and a mortgage is in place, a portion of your payment goes toward the principal balance on your loan. This builds your equity and acts as a savings account.
People who own rather than rent stay in their homes 4 times longer. This provides an opportunity to get to know your neighbors and connect with your local community.
Research shows children of homeowners earn higher test scores and graduate at a higher percentage than those of renters.
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Plumbing issues can be difficult, expensive, and time consuming. You may be able to fix some things on your own, but if not, being able to diagnose the problem will make it easier for you to hire a professional to get the job done. Here are a few common plumbing problems you may encounter and ways to overcome them.
