In a competitive market, staging your home for viewings can increase the speed at which it sells by 73%. Removing personal items, rearranging furniture and clearing away clutter will help ensure your home looks clean and tidy for online and brochure photographs. However, by adding some small sensory touches, you can also make your home a pleasant and enticing
Going on Vacation? Here’s How to Make Sure Your Garden Survives Water deeply, mulch beds and move containers to partial shade in order to keep plants alive while you’re away The sun’s out, the weather’s warm and it’s the perfect time of year to get out of town for a holiday. But that hot and
Memorial Day is just around the corner. As we all know, the reason we memorialize this day is a somber one. Our society wants to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We commemorate this day in many ways, but they all boil down to enjoying the freedoms that we have
A well-landscaped yard can add anywhere from $16,500 to $38,100 in value to a $300,000 house, according to Homes Guide. That’s quite a boost, and one you can access simply by keeping your garden in top shape. Of course, there’s a little more to curb appeal than a beautiful garden, but for 47% of survey respondents,
Perhaps unsurprisingly, 47% of participants surveyed revealed that the most valued front yard updates a seller can do are tidying up beds and borders. Making your property look alluring from the outside is essential if you want prospective buyers to explore the interior. Not only will attractive curb appeal convince a buyer that the inside is
Approaching retirement? Choosing Saratoga Springs, New York for your Golden Years is a great choice if you’re looking for sunshine, relaxation and a buzzing community of fellow retirees. Seniors are drawn to the peaceful atmosphere, exquisite beauty and natural freshness of Saratoga Springs - with the Adirondacks and Lake George each being just an hour
We’re sure by now you’ve heard of Marie Kondo, the organizing expert who is currently trending due to her hit show “Tidying Up” on Netflix. She’s made famous by her decluttering motto of keeping only, “things that spark joy and to discard the rest.” Read on to see how her KonMari method can help you
Whether you have a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit, it’s important to know what to expect when it comes to fees and penalties. Some fees you can’t avoid, but other fees you might be able to reduce or avoid altogether. Although a home equity loan gives you a lump sum at closing,
When the excitement of the holidays has passed and there are still months of short, dark days ahead, it can be tempting to climb under the covers and hibernate until spring. But here’s a better plan: Tweak your space to make the most of winter light, encourage healthy habits and keep your home safe and
We here at Julie & Co. Realty are proud to sponsor Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest, one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve hot bowls of chowder
