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Sam Jones, Jr.

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803-447-0219 sljrealtor@gmail.com • www.samjonesjr.com

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Text P818324 to 85377 for more info & pictures Beautiful 3BR/2.5BA in Deer Creek with the largest backyard in the neighborhood!

HOME THEATER SYSTEM! Home has also been freshly painted!!! This will not last long! $234,900 MLS/ID:385708

Text P842254 to 85377 for more info & pictures Nice 3 BR/2BA in a quiet cul-de-sac in Tall Pines. close to Retail and Restaurants at the Village of Sandhills and minutes away from I-20. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. $110,500 MLS/ID:387759

Text P842718 to 85377 for more info & pictures 5BR/3BA in Riverwalk. Spacious master, lg deck w/fenced backyard. Close to Retail and Restaurants and minutes away from Lake Murray. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. $199,900 MLS/ID:387822

Text P847928 to 85377 for more info & pictures Nice 3 Bedroom 2 bath Ranch with large backyard located near great schools, interstates, dining and shopping. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. $57,500 MLS/ID:388429

Text P784479 to 85377 for more info & pictures Take a look at this 4BR/2.5BA in Ashewood Lake! Beautiful fenced back yard with patio, open floor plan with very spacious bedrooms, large 2 car garage as well as community pool. $129,900 MLS/ID:382881

Text P765599 to 85377 for more info & pictures Custom Builders Home in historic Elmwood Park! 4BR/3.5BA, kitchen with granite counters, island & bar. Front & back porches.

Back yard w/water fountain, stamped patio & shed. $492,800 MLS/ID:382218

Text P840214 to 85377 for more info & pictures 1-yr old w/many upgrades. 4BR/4BA in open and inviting, Kitchen has upscale granite, tile backsplash, Upstairs family room. Backyard extends far past the fence line on this oversized lot. $268,500 MLS/ID:387555

Text P809028 to 85377 for more info & pictures Elevated lot in The Peninsula facing Lake Carolina. Lg FROG. Award-winning neighborhood w/YMCA & schools within its borders & within minutes of shopping & dining. $349,900 MLS/ID:385125

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Text P719177 to 85377 for more info & pictures Spring Valley area 4BR/3.5BA, on .59 acres, 2 car garage, Formal Dining Room, Bonus Room. Beautiful kitchen w/pantry & stainless steel appls. $315,000 MLS/ID:377018

Text P524659 to 85377 for more info & pictures Coming Soon! Renovations have began showcasing brick construction and fabulous hardwoods in this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in highly desirable Holly Ridge! $172,900 MLS/ID:388065

Text P524657 to 85377 for more info & pictures Immaculate 6BR/3.5BA is located in Garden Valley built by D.R. Horton in NE Columbia.

You will fall in love with this floorplan! Over 2700 sq.ft. and Owners Suite is downstairs. $197,900 MLS/ID:387962

Text P524655 to 85377 for more info & pictures Country Living right outside the City! Located on the edge of Kershaw and Richland County and on 1.05 Acres lies this Beautiful 2400+ SF 3BR/2.5BA $225,900 MLS/ID:387370

Text P719176 to 85377 for more info & pictures Townhome in NE Columbia 2BR/2BA spacious living area that opens up to a patio, Updated Kitchen w/stainless steel appliances. No HOA Fees!!! $104,900 MLS/ID:376578

Text P524656 to 85377 for more info & pictures Nicely renovated home in a quiet community.

This partial brick 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom home features and updated kitchen with granite countertops, spacious dining area, $87,999 MLS/ID:381667

Text P524658 to 85377 for more info & pictures Great investment opportunity in Columbia!

3BR/1BA $49,999 MLS/ID:381979

Text P818169 to 85377 for more info & pictures Great Home, Great Price, in a Great Community? 3BR/2BA w/nice owners retreat, great room floorplan, gas log fireplace, back patio in spacious backyard. $119,900 MLS/ID:385659

Mike Taylor

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Text P497471 to 85377 for more info & pictures Low maintenance 2BR/2BA, one car garage, covered back patio. Open GR w/ fireplace. Formal DR. HOA includes security system, front yard maintenance, common area, annual pressure washing and more. $132,500 MLS#387027 Call Mike.

Text P303918 to 85377 for more info & pictures Woodland Hills neighborhood. Close to I-20 & I-26. This move-in ready 3 bedroom & 2 bathroom brick home offers mostly hardwood floors throughout & formal living room. Great room w/ gas burning fireplace.

MLS#381179 $132,500 Call Mike.

Text P208810 to 85377 for more info & pictures Lexington - 3BR/2BA in Pleasant Hills neighborhood. Covered rear & front porch, attached two car garage. Spacious open floor plan w/formal DR & LR, kitchen w/lots of cabinets & pantry. O’sized laundry room. $165,000 MLS#366159 Call Mike.

Text P487464 to 85377 for more info & pictures Great location in a gated community near shopping & I-20 & I-77! Hwds on main level. Open plan, formal DR & GR, lg kitchen. Master & 2BR on the 2nd floor & spacious loft! Nice fenced in backyard. $139,900 MLS#386982 Call Mike.

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Text P848847 to 85377 for more info & pictures One and a half story w/vaulted ceilings.

Kitchen w/tons of cabinets for extra storage & opens to the LR and Eat In area.

Backyard offers a Screened in back patio.

A FROG over the two car garage. $132,900 MLS#388593 Call Mike.

Text P309668 to 85377 for more info & pictures Townhouse Community in the Heart of Wildewood area. Large living room, large kitchen and dining area, two pantry’s, and a screened in porch. Front yard maintenance by HOA. Conveniently located! $71,100 MLS#384114 Call MIke.

Text P303919 to 85377 for more info & pictures Don’t miss this 3BR2BA in great neighborhood. Lg eat-in kitchen, a room over the garage w/closet, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms.

Close to shopping & interstate. $123,600 MLS#387788 Call Mike.

3BR/2BA, 1152 SF located in the Lexington Hills Subd. Kitchen overlooks LR. 10x10 patio in the backyard. Shed for extra storage. Attached 1-car garage. Located in the award winning Lexington 1 School District. $83,000 MLS#386235 Call Mike.

Kevin Simpson REALTOR®, ABR, SFR, BPOR

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Weaver Realty, LLC 4001 Rosewood Dr Columbia, SC 29205

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Text P315412 to 85377 for more info & pictures Well maintained home with many updates needs a new owner. Home features nearly 2100 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths and an attached carport.

Motivated seller. Call Kevin.

Text P646509 to 85377 for more info & pictures 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Sold AS IS. Tenant Occupied until Feb 2016. Call Kevin.

Text P646511 to 85377 for more info & pictures Well maintained in Sterling Hill! 1512 sf, attached garage and spacious back yard with patio. 3BR/2BA and a finished bonus room. Richland School District 2. Move in ready. Call Kevin

Text P689998 to 85377 for more info & pictures Renovated Eastover home with over half an acre lot. Vinyl home featuring three large bedrooms and nearly 1350 square feet. Move in Ready! Call Kevin for more information!

Text P663080 to 85377 for more info & pictures Brick Eastover home priced to sell. Home features three bedrooms two full baths and nearly 1200 square feet. Priced to sell! Call today for more information!

Text P315413 to 85377 for more info & pictures Large four bedroom brick home in Lincolnshire calling for offers. Motivated seller and he will sell it to the highest bidder. Call Kevin.

Text P208802 to 85377 for more info & pictures Brick three bedroom home located near Columbia College with 1342 square feet!

The property feature more than a quarter acre lot with three bedrooms. Priced to sell! Call Kevin for more information!!

Text P853319 to 85377 for more info & pictures Vinyl home located downtown built in 2006. The home features four bedrooms two full baths and nearly 1600 square feet.

Call Kevin today for more information!

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228 Oakbrook Village Rd - 3BR/2BA, Beautiful starter home in quiet neighborhood just minutes from Fort Jackson, the interstates and shopping. $101,500 MLS/ID:38511

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21 Cockspur Circle - Amazing & fabulous split plan 3BR/2BA Irmo home. New Siding, new paint in & out, new carpet & tile in the oversized kitchen. $95,000 MLS/ID:380408

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333 Richland Farms Rd - Very private 3BR/3.5BA on 15.2 acres. 2 car garage, pool, shed, lg carport. Horses welcome. Close to Fort Jackson & Shaw AFB. $230,000 MLS/ID:371883

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1228 Shull Island Road - Lakefront on 1.79 acres & 100' of deep water. 4BR/3.5BA, 2 MBR suites. Views from every room! Lg wood deck with screened gazebo. $675,000 MLS/ID:356946

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104 Riverwalk Way - Cozy 3BR/2BA located in Riverwalk. Very spacious w/finished basement, mudroom & side entry garage. Deck & fenced backyard. $102,000 MLS/ID:387946

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10 Old Park Circle - 3BR/2.5BA in the heart of Sandhills. Very open floorplan. Over 1600 SF of comfortable living space. Kitchen with island. Deck with well kept backyard. $230,000 MLS/ID:386454

1402 May Oak Circle - Beautiful 3BR/2BA in the Summit! Granite countertops & new SS appliances. Nice large deck overlooks large privacy fenced backyard. Fresh paint. $99,000 MLS/ID: 386285

1818 Taylor Dr - Beautiful Lot on lake Murray.

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1765 Lost Creek - Amazing 4BR/2.5BA in Chestnut Hill Plantation. Open Floorplan, Private fenced backyard and tons of amenities within the community. $164,000 MLS/ID:382827

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803-808-1260 • 803-360-0491 columbia@gibbsrealty.net • www.gibbsrealty.net

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Text P468000 to 85377 for more info & pictures 3412 Hinbet Drive - Spacious 5BR/3.5BA home on .54 acres. Custom built w/so many upgrades to list like Hardwood, tile, granite and a wonderful flowing floorplan w/huge rooms. $542,900 MLS/ID:384199

Text P831766 to 85377 for more info & pictures 229 Southberry Park - Wonderful double front porch. Formal LR & DR, 4BR/2.5BA w/kids den upstairs. SS appl and granite.

Screened in porch, inground pool, pond and so much more! $269,000 MLS/ID:386792

Text P311008 to 85377 for more info & pictures 325 Glencove Court - 3BR/2BA, Freshly painted with new flooring Great floorplan.

Screened porch overlooks wooded back yard. $159,900 MLS/ID:380724

Text P591330 to 85377 for more info & pictures 600 Carola ln - Great 4BR/3BA Floorplan in popular Woodcreek on cul-de-sac.

Downstairs formals with large Den and eat in kitchen. $184,900 MLS/ID:373283

Text P601440 to 85377 for more info & pictures 101 Iron Horse Rd - 3BR/2BA, New carpet and paint makes this one shine like new.

Huge great-room with open kitchen.Large master bedroom and bath. Bonus room over garage. $131,500 MLS/ID:373881

Text P679092 to 85377 for more info & pictures 134 Fieldcrest Court - one of those rare offerings in the sought after area of Old Cherokee road. 4BR/3.5BA on 3.05 acres w/no restrictions. Large home well off the beaten path. $184,900 MLS/ID:376916

Text P255590 to 85377 for more info & pictures 135 Peaceful Lane - 3BR/2BA newly updated. Great floor-plan . Huge great-room with all new carpets and paint. Private back yard and so much more. Highly desired area and schools. $115,000 MLS/ID:387565

Text P651560 to 85377 for more info & pictures 192 Bent Bough Circle - Country in the city. All log with huge front porch. Close to everything Harbison. Freshly painted with gleaming hardwoods. $99,900 MLS/ID:376273

Why Home Staging?

Donna F. Turner donna@lakesidestaging.com Ridgeway, SC 29130 803-337-4521

Many people ask why staging a home is important. With so many homes for sale, you want to make sure yours stands apart. Buyers want to be able to envision themselves in the homes they are looking at. Home staging creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that appeals to buyers and helps make a great first impression. I can help you make your house more desirable to buyers to maximize your profit.

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Have you ever bought something but then, later on, found yourself regretting that purchase decision? Well, it’s no big deal when you can easily return or exchange something like a pair of pants or even a designer purse. A house, on the other hand, is much more permanent. It’s not only the largest investment you’ll ever make, but it’s also the place you’ll come home to every day, and where you’ll spend years making life memories as your family grows.

There may be increasing pressure to make a quick decision in today’s fast-paced and competitive real estate market, but it’s important to stay grounded throughout the home buying process. Before you try to compete with other interested buyers and snag that “hot listing,” take a breath and follow these steps.

1. STICK TO YOUR HOME REQUIREMENTS.

Before you even start your search, make a list of your “must-haves” in your new home. If having a 2-car garage is on the list but the house you’re looking at only has a 1-car garage, move on. Don’t let yourself settle for something less and then end up making expensive renovations because it’s not exactly what you wanted.

3. STAND YOUR GROUND.

Even after you have made the decision to buy a specific home, don’t let yourself overlook major issues. For example, if the inspector finds a cracked foundation or dry rot in the floor joists, you should either back out of the deal or get the price lowered to reflect the cost of the repairs.

4. KEEP A CLEAR HEAD.

If you get stuck in a bidding war with another buyer, you need to ask yourself if you really want the house or if you just want to win the fight. The last thing you want to do is end up overpaying for a house that doesn’t completely satisfy all your needs.

5. LOVE THE HOME’S PROXIMITY.

You can change many things about a home, but you can’t change the location. Think about what you do everyday in regards to where you live. This includes where you work, where you have to take the kids to school, and where you do things for fun.

2. KNOW WHERE YOU’LL COMPROMISE.

Note any items that are on your home wish list, but you could live without. There should be at least a couple home features that you and your partner or spouse can compromise on.

These are all very important factors to consider when buying a home and most importantly, avoiding home buyer’s remorse. Find a home you’ll love living in every day.

The less you want to change, the better!

Works Cited Price, Iris. “Home inspection fail: electrical, plumbing, and roofing, oh my!” Improvement Center 18 August 2014. 9 Sep. 2015 <http://www.improvementcenter.com/ electrical/home-inspection-fail-electrical-plumbing-and-roofing-oh-my.html> Christie, Les. “How to avoid homebuyer’s remorse.” CNNMoney 23 Oct. 2014. 9 Sep. 2015 <http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/23/real_estate/homebuyer-remorse/>

HOME STAGING TIPS FOR EVERY SEASON If you’re preparing your house to sell and don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. Even the experts understand that it can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there are many tips, guidelines, and resources to help you along the way. As you venture out into the housing market, you’ll find that home staging is an integral part of the selling process. Updating your home in different seasons throughout the year can improve your chances of sparking a buyer’s interest.

Some home staging techniques have the same impact no matter what time of the year, but there are also many season-specific ways you can stage your home that are more effective in buyer persuasion and attraction, without them even realizing it.

HERE ARE SOME SEASONAL HOME STAGING TIPS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF:

SUMMER: In the summer, your house may get cluttered with trees, plants, and the seasonal humidity makes your yard look out of control. To calm down the summer chaos, trim plants to reach the bottom of the window. Do not use any hanging plants on your patio because you want their eye to go to the house, not the plants. You should also stage the backyard as an outdoor living area in the warmer months. Don’t be afraid to spend the extra money on A/C – Make sure the inside of your house is cool, or else buyers won’t stick around very long, which means they won’t buy.

FALL: The season of Fall brings us many things, including lots of leaves. Make sure you keep the house exterior nice and neat by raking up all those extra leaves in the front yard and trim greenery as needed. Halloween and Thanksgiving come around during Fall, but don’t go overboard with the decorations. Remember that less is more when it comes to staging your home to sell.

WINTER: Now we come to our current season, Winter. The rule mentioned above in Summer for your house’s interior temperature also applies here, but in the opposite sense. You’ll want to spend the extra money on your heating bill if you want home shoppers to stay and look around, feel comfortable, and potentially buy. It also gets dark earlier in the Winter, so make sure you keep lighting in mind – putting timers around the inside and outside is a great solution. Keep the holiday decoration down to a minimum so it doesn’t distract buyers from the actual house.

SPRING: Spring means bright colors, and that’s what buyers will be attracted to, especially once it brightens up the rainy weather that usually comes with Spring. Place seasonal flowers in pots on your front porch and make sure all of your holiday lights and decorations are down and put away.

Also, keep up with trimming the weeds and make sure there are no cracks in your driveway so people don’t trip, especially if women are wearing heels. Lastly, keeping light coming into every room of your house is a sure way to appeal to buyers’ senses.

Apply these small alterations throughout your home to fit the seasons of Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring to make a huge difference on how you attract buyers. It’s time to cut the strings of attachment by turning your home into a house and your house into a product. Only then will you see results.

“Pet Shui” - Designing Your Space to Be Shared with Animals If you have a pet at home, you’ll agree that keeping the house clean is a daily struggle. You know you shouldn’t let Fido on the couch, but let’s get real – who can resist those adorable puppy eyes? In almost every household across the world, our pets are thought of as part of the family.

Animals also bring positive energy to a home. Of course you want your home’s style and interior décor to be magnificent (especially during a showing), but what about animal-friendly?

The movement of an animal in your home, along with their individual and unique sounds like barks, meows and chirps, helps to circulate energy to every corner of every room. Here are some great ways to add pet shui to your home for unique yet functional interior design.

First off, make sure your pet has their “special space” within your home’s environment.

Whether it’s a soft bed or rug, you’ll be giving them a comfy space they can call their own.

Often times, having multiple spaces or moving their bed around can stress an animal out, which results in negative energy that can throw things off balance.

If you have ever heard anything about feng shui, then you know that clutter is a big no-no.

Try to avoid having your pet’s toys scattered all over the house. Decrease the number of toys that are left out. Also, consider placing them in a nice covered basket at the end of the day – because let’s face it, no one wants to come into a home only to be tripped by a dog bone or squeaky toy.

When it comes to leashes, try to minimize hanging too many things by the front entrance of your home. Instead, put leashes in a cabinet, closet or basket.

To clean up your pet’s eating area, invest in matching food and water bowls that can also serve as home décor. Place an attractive mat underneath the bowls so the floor is kept clean.

Lastly, always be sure to bathe your pet regularly and take him or her to the vet for regular checkups. This will not only keep your home clean, but also give you piece of mind that they’re strong and in good health.

Whether you’re already in your lifelong home or not, the entire goal of pet shui is to lead a balanced, happy, and harmonious life with your furry companion. Let your home be a reflection of you and your family, pets and all!

Works Cited Barrett, Jayme. “Feng Shui… for Your Pet.” Mindbodygreen 13 Aug. 2010. 10 Sep. 2015 <http://www.mindbodygreen.com/01252/Feng-Shui-for-Your-Pet.html> Gallops, Ann Bingley. “Best Feng Shui Tips for Pets.”

Open Spaces Feng Shui 12 Dec. 2011. 10 Sep. 2015 <http:// openspacesfengshui.com/feng-shui-tips/2011/12/pet-fengshui/>

Your Recipe of the Month

Create a feast that all your guests will love this Holiday Season! To give you some cooking inspiration, here’s one of our favorite recipes to try:

Sweet Potato Cornbread Stuffing with Savory Butternut Squash (adapted from Southern Living®)

We were so inspired by Southern Living’s® recipe that we came up with our own adaptation.

This isn’t your traditional cornbread stuffing!

INGREDIENTS 1 large onion, diced 2 cups celery, chopped 2 small garlic cloves, pressed 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 1/2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon marjoram 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 2 (14-oz.) cans low-sodium fat-free chicken stock 1 (8-oz.) package cornbread stuffing mix 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup pecans

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350˚; lightly grease 13” x 9” baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, combine squash, sweet potatoes, apple, butter, brown sugar, marjoram, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, and ¼ cup water. Set aside.

3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat then sauté onion, celery and garlic until transparent, about 5-10 minutes.

4. Add squash mixture to skillet. Cover, reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender; approximately 15 minutes.

5. Stir in half of chicken stock (1 can) 6. Remove from heat and set aside for 10-15 minutes 7. In a medium-sized bowl, combine stuffing mix, lightly beaten egg, remaining chicken stock (1 can), and remaining Cajun seasoning (1 tsp). Gently add to squash mixture.

8. Transfer to baking dish.

9. Cover and bake at 350˚ for 30 minutes.

10. Remove cover, add pecans on top. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.

11. Serve and enjoy!

I have learned from personal experience that it doesn’t take much for my allergies to go haywire from the inevitable dust that builds up in my home at supersonic speed. Admittedly, this is also thanks to a little basset hound/beagle mix by the name of Charlie Bronson getting hair everywhere (as cute as he may be!).

Whether you have a pet or not, there is dust-free light at the end of the tunnel!

You’re not alone, either – allergies affect more than 20% of Americans. In this post, we’ll go over specific ways to free your home of allergens so you and your family can finally breathe cleaner air. Here are some trusty guidelines to get you started.

8 Ways to

Allergy Proof Your Home

1. Lay down doormats.

5. Say bye-bye to drapes

In each entryway of your home, lay down two doormats – one on the inside and one on the outside. This helps prevent allergens from being tracked inside.

Another alternative is to have your family and guests remove their shoes when they enter your home. Otherwise, allergens are just spread around.

Consider switching from curtains to blinds or shades because they hold much fewer allergens. However, if you insist on having drapes, make sure they’re machine washable since those are easier to keep dust-free.

2. Upgrade your vacuum cleaner If you don’t have one already, make sure your vacuum cleaner has a HEPA filter. These are specifically made to trap particles as small as 0.3 microns.

Basically, they’ll be able to capture the majority of allergens.

3. Replace air filters Remember to always clean or replace the air filters in your heating or cooling system as often as required. You can refer to the manufacturers’ instructions regarding when to change them and how often.

4. Beware of mold Minimizing mold, especially in your bathroom, is one of the most effective ways to lessen allergens. With more than 100,000 species of mold in the world, the last thing you want is for your bathroom to turn into a war zone. Clean regularly and remind yourself to dry off surfaces that collect standing water. Also, it’s important that your bathroom has good ventilation. Every few years, you should replace any broken tiles and re-caulk sinks and tubs. This keeps mold from growing behind the walls.

6. Get an air purifier filter From cooking fumes and cleaning vapors to dust and pet dander, there are so many different types of particles that can pollute the air inside your home. Air purifiers can be very effective in helping reduce allergens in the air, but just make sure you stay away from those producing ozone. We recommend using one with a HEPA filter.

7. Use a hygrometer to measure humidity levels By investing in a hygrometer, you’ll discover the exact moisture levels in your home. Take a measurement in each room and if the reading is above 60 percent, you may consider using a dehumidifier. High humidity can lead to mold growth, so this is your best tactic to prevent that.

8. Ditch the carpet Carpet does a great job of trapping in countless allergens, so it’s a good idea to replace your carpeting with hardwood or linoleum flooring. If that’s not an option, use low-pile carpeting instead of high-pile.

Be sure to vacuum at least once a week and shampoo your carpet frequently.

Works Cited Pruthi, Sandhya, M.D., Li, James T C, M.D., Ph.D. “Allergy-proof your home.” Mayo Clinic 13 Apr. 2014. 10 Sep. 2015 <http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/allergies/in-depth/allergy/art-20049365>

What to Do Before the Appraiser Arrives Are you ready to refinance or sell your home? If you answered yes, then it’s time to get your home appraised in order to define its true value in the current real estate market.

HOW DOES A HOME APPRAISAL WORK? On the day of your scheduled visit, a licensed home appraiser will evaluate your home by going from room to room, assessing its condition. He will also take upgrades into account and do a comparison of other homes in your neighborhood.

In the end, you’ll get an appraiser’s report. If you’re selling, you can use this document to decide your asking price. If you’re refinancing, you’ll now be able to determine how much equity you have.

Before the appraiser comes knocking at your door, however, you need to be prepared. The higher your appraisal value the better, so we have put together a list of tasks to complete beforehand.

Make any repairs necessary

Freshen up walls

If your home needs any small repairs at the time of the appraisal, that will have a negative impact on your outcome. Make sure all door latches and handles work properly, carpet does not look worn out (replace if necessary), plumbing is operable, and all windows work effectively. Not fixing these can make your home look older than it really is, so do everything you can to avoid that.

Depending on how long you’ve lived in your current home, there are probably some chips and holes in your walls. They may also be a little faded.

Freshen up these areas with some spackle and a new coat of paint.

Update light fixtures If the light fixtures throughout your home are worn and outdated, then it’s a good idea to update them before the appraiser arrives. Don’t spend too much in this category, though!

Enhance curb appeal The front of your house is the first thing the appraiser will see when pulling into the driveway, so it should be dressed to impress. First, look at the outside of your home as a whole – do you see any peeling paint, damaged gutters, siding, bricks, or mortar? Address all these issues. Then tackle the lawn by mowing, trimming, and cleaning up and weeds or dead plants. Make sure all tools or equipment are out of sight. The front porch and driveway should also be free of any debris like leaves and sticks.

Prepare your home for an appraiser like you would for an interested buyer. Make any updates or repairs necessary, clean everything, and keep track of all the updates that you’ve made. A licensed appraiser will take everything into consideration in determining your home’s true market value.

Works Cited: Allasio, John. “How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal.” Zing! By QuickenLoans 18 Apr. 2013. 11 Sep. 2015 <http://www.quickenloans.com/blog/ home-appraisals-prepare>

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