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Best BANG for your BUCK

Best BANG for your BUCK

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As Real Estate Brokers we get asked all the time, what can I do to improve my home? What will give me the best return on my investment. Well here are a few items that might help you spruce up your home before selling without breaking the bank.

Not all home improvement projects are created equal. Some renovations may cost a lot but not add significant value to your home. This list goes in the opposite direction: Here are some inexpensive home improvement projects that will not only increase your enjoyment of your home, but will also increase the home’s value.

High quality ceiling fans: In a recent National Association of Home Builders survey, ceiling fans ranked No. 1 as the most-wanted decorative item. If your ceiling fans are outdated, replace them with something in the $400 range-it’ll make a big difference when it’s time to sell.

Trees: Mature trees can be worth as much as $10,000 toward the value of your home. Trees also protect your home from the elements and prevent erosion.

Energy efficiency: Buyers are increasingly interested in saving energy, so any efficiency update is worthwhile. Switching from a wood to gas fireplace is a great start.

Outdoor lighting: Exterior lighting is great for highlighting the accents of your home, and you can typically expect a 50 percent return on investment.

Molding: You can finish a room with crown molding or railing for as little as $1.50 per foot if you take a DIY approach, and it’s extremely desirable among prospective buyers.

If you have any more questions regarding home improvement or if you would like to have a FREE market analysis done on your home to find its worth, call The Heilbrun Home Team today, 253-307-6438 Continue Reading

The ins and outs of HOA’s

The ins and outs of HOA’s

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With the market ever changing and so many new developments and condo associations popping up, you might be asking yourself. What is a HOA and what do they do? Each Home Owner’s Association (HOA) is different and governed by their own rules but here are some of the basic concepts behind a HOA. Make sure that when you are looking at buying a home/condo that has a HOA that you do your homework and make sure that you are aware of their rules and fees.

When you purchase a home, there’s a good chance you’ll have to pay a homeowners association fee, especially in gated communities, townhouses, condominiums, and other similar planned neighborhoods. The idea is to keep common areas clean and maintained, and there’s usually an HOA board that is responsible for setting the rules and regulations.
Each HOA is different, but most have the same core elements. You’ll typically pay your HOA fees either monthly or annually, and it’s an important factor to consider when you’re weighing your options for a new home. So what is typically included in your HOA fees?
First, the fun stuff Amenities are typically the big perk of living in a community with an HOA. While you lose out on some of the freedom of living without a HOA, you instead get community amenities like a maintained pool, gym, clubhouse, tennis courts, and other amenities. The HOA fees pay for cleaning and maintenance, so-in theory-you’ll always have a clean pool whenever you want to use it.
Protecting the community HOA fees often contribute to insurance for the community amenities, as well as a fund for unexpected repairs to damaged community property-think damage from weather or accidents.
General maintenance Your HOA fees will go toward maintaining the general safety and upkeep of the community. This means things like elevator maintenance for condominiums, snow removal, and trash/recycling services.
Be active in the association There may be a board of directors, but homeowners associations exist for the betterment of the entire community, and every voice matters. HOA meetings-and the amenities they support-provide great opportunities to meet your neighbors and make your community a better place.

If you have any more questions about HOA rules or fees or about purchasing in general feel free to give us a call. The Heilbrun Home Team, 253-307-6438
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Today is National Carrot Cake Day!!

Today is National Carrot Cake Day!!

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Today is National Carrot Cake day! So here are some mind “crunching” facts for you.

1.Carrots were first cultivated in north Africa & the Mediterranean. They originally were purple or grey in color. Introduced to Europe around 1000 years ago.

2.The weed/flower Queen Anne’s Lace is actually a wild carrot. Many say carrots were planted in colonial gardens; went to seed & soon spread across North America.

3.Jello in the 1930’s offered ‘carrot pie’ flavored gelatin.

And some daily motivation: “I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.” Continue Reading

Same GREAT agents….AMAZING NEW location!!

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John L Scott – Orting is proud to announce that we will be changing our office location as of February 1, 2017. The same great staff and excellent levels of service will be provided in our new location. The office will be moving into the old Union Bank building, across the street from the Orting Park.
104 S. Washington Ave Orting, WA 98360 Feel free to give us a call, 360-893-3380 or stop by and see our new location.

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Serving Pierce, King, Thurston and Lewis Counties

If you are looking outside of our service areas, we have a team of agents we work with throughout the entire United States.
Call us and we can refer you to a quality agent in your area.

John L. Scott Orting
104 S. Washington Ave.
Orting, WA 98360
Office:(360) 893-3380
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