The Real Estate Book, Greater Baton Rouge Vol. 15, No. 4

Greater Baton Rouge

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 15, Issue 4

H istoric K ilbourne H ouse BEAUTIFUL RESTORED VICTORIAN ON JUST UNDER 1 ACRE

COVER HOME Text RBFGKTF to 52187 or See Page 8 for more details.

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Listed By: Lori McCallum 225-938-8922 Daniel & Daniel Properties, LLC 225-245-5152 Licensed in Louisiana

DONNA VILLAR

BROKER/OWNER

(225) 937-9021

DARLA VILLAR BRUNO REALTOR

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37283 SWAMP ROAD, SUITE 102, PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769

(225) 744-2610 | Villarrealestate.com

More Info: Text RBDXXLK to 52187

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38206 MEADOW RUE DR, PRAIRIEVILLE The Meadows at Oak Grove! NEW 4BR/3BA. Wood 38191 MEADOW RUE DR, PRAIRIEVILLE Quality built 4BR/3BA In The Meadows at Oak flooring & beams. 11 ft ceilings, fireplace. Wine cooler & wet bar. Great school district.

Grove!!! Wood floors, ventless FP. Patio w/cypress beams, connections for outdoor kitchen.

More Info: Text RBFBKPB to 52187 13275 DIVERSION CANAL RD, SAINT AMANT Waterfront Home with 100 ft bulk headed frontage on the Diversion Canal. 3BR/2BA, wood flooring, fireplace.

40X40 upper deck that sits above 2 boat slips.

More Info: Text RBDZJXJ to 52187 40274 SYCAMORE AVE, GONZALES 4BR/2BA on just under a 1/2 acre lot at end of dead end street. Fireplace, nice built-in. Kitchen w/island.

346 sf bonus area. Covered patio & AG pool.

More Info: Text RBFCCXV to 52187 18044 BAYOU PIERRE DR, MAUREPAS Beautiful Waterfront Home on The Diversion Canal! Small gated community in Livingston parish. 3BR/2.5BA, open floor plan. 33x12 deck w/ 20x13 covered boat lift.

More Info: Text RBDZTXC to 52187 11491 GATOR LN, GONZALES 3BR/2.5BA. Beautiful Acadian style on 1.11 Acres in St. Amant!!! Inside remodeled in 2016. Wrap around porch. Whole House Generator. Workshop. Ascension Parish School Dist.

More Info: Text RBFHLCB to 52187 3613 S. BAHIN CT, BATON ROUGE Beautifully Updated 4BR/2.5BA with Mancave in Woodland Ridge Park.

Custom cabinets, Granite, Large Den w/FP. Cathedral ceiling in Master Suite. Jacuzzi & Covered Patios

More Info: Text RBDZXVV to 52187 18427 KAY DR, PRAIRIEVILLE Nice camp overlooking the Amite River! Enjoy summer days with plenty of shade on the spacious porch or by the water. 2BR/1BA. Plenty of covered parking.

More Info: Text RBDJPNS to 52187 22986 CHENE BLANC LN, MAUREPAS Waterfront View! Custom 3BR/2BA modular home. Fireplace.

Newer roof. Recently remodeled but not complete.

Pilings have been set to complete the boat dock & pier.

More Info: Text RBDNCBV to 52187 41533 HEARTHSTONE AVE, PRAIRIEVILLE On the Lake in Greystone! Spacious living room with fireplace. Open plan, 3BR/2BA. Cypress cabinets.

Large fenced back yard, great view of lake.

More Info: Text RBFFMJP to 52187 5163 ETTA ST, BATON ROUGE Great unit in Leigh's Cove Gated Community! Located near LSU and is on the ground level! Freshly painted. Wood laminate flooring. Fireplace. Offie nook. 2BR/2BA.

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More Info. Text RBDZNMF to 52187 SHENANDOAH ESTATES UPDATED 4BR/2.5BA. NEW wood laminate floors.

Large Den w/ fireplace, built-ins. QUARTZ countertops & NEW appliances. Large Master w/ HIS/HER closets, jetted tub. Great backyard & extended patio. $284,900

More Info. Text RBDXFDC to 52187 WORKSHOP/4CAR GARAGE! Beautiful 4BR/3.5BA plus OFFICE. CYPRESS plank walls & soaring 25ft ceilings. Large Kitchen UPDATED with SLAB GRANITE countertops.

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More Info. Text RBDZTZF to 52187 COMMUNITY POOL & PARK Bluebonnet Terrace on LARGE LOT! Kitchen/ Keeping Room w/ CATHEDRAL ceiling, MARBLE SLAB countertops & ISLAND. WOOD FLOORS. Large yard. Great neighborhood! $364,900

More Info. Text RBDWLFH to 52187 Woodland Shadows/Jefferson Highlands area MIDDLE OF TOWN! Beautiful 4BR/3BA home. Open floor plan, high ceilings, CUSTOM cabinets. Great natural light. Fenced backyard. NEWLY added REAR PORCH with 8x8 cypress beams. NEW ROOF. $375,000

More Info. Text RBFCJBT to 52187 ONE OF A KIND! Registered LIVE OAK and WRAP AROUND PORCHES!! Built in 1995 with SO MANY AMENITIES gathered over the DECADES. 2BR/3BA. Separate GARDEN HOUSE. A MUST SEE!! $410,000

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More Info. Text RBFGKTP to 52187 UPDATED KITCHEN Sought after Briarwood Estates! This beautiful 4BR/2.5BA home features an UPDATED Kitchen w/ SLAB GRANITE, lots of cabinets. Large Den w/ FIREPLACE. Great closet space throughout! $300,000

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More Info. Text RBFHLDN to 52187 PARKS OF DUTCHTOWN Beautiful 4BR/3BA home in sought-after subdivision!

Large Kitchen/Keeping, Open Living Room has HIGH CEILINGS, fireplace and wood floors. Nicely landscaped fenced yard with large porch. $310,000

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More Info. Text RBDTPSB to 52187 COUNTRY LIVING ON OVER 1/2 ACRE Under $100K! This 2BR/1BA home has open floor plan and lots of natural light. Access to private boat launch is across the street!

SERENE SETTING. $99,000

More Info. Text RBFBMYD to 52187 THE LAKE AT OXFORD PLACE This is a rare find near Jefferson Highway, Bluebonnet & Interstate. 2 Huge bedrooms with a SPLIT FLOORPLAN. Master has a SITTING AREA/OFFICE, lux bath, 2 closets. Large porch & deck. $274,500

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114 PETERVILLE LN, BELLE ROSE Home plus additional lot that has great potential as an income-producing property.

3BR/2BA, move-in condition. New roof. Central air, gas heating. Wood floors. Owner-financing options available. $85,000 MLS:2020008039 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS LISTING CONTACT: DEBBRA BORNE 225-313-9999

40473 SAGEFIELD CT, GONZALES Excellent location on this amazing Sagefield Villas garden home. 3BR/2BA, solid quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, hand scraped rustic style lam flooring. Community pool and fitness center. $167,000 MLS:2020007239 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS LISTING CONTACT: MONA MORALES 225-333-9118

42387 TIGERS EYE STONE AVE, PRAIRIEVILLE Energy efficient 3BR/2BA open concept home. 3cm full slab granite counter tops, birch cabinets, bronze bathroom fixtures, tankless water heater, security system prewire, & more. $192,500 MLS:2020006838 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS LISTING CONTACT: PATRICIA MOORE 225-362-2820

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39435 JEFFERSON AVE, PRAIRIEVILLE Beautiful 3BR/2BA home located in a desirable neighborhood. Huge living room, neutral colors, lots of cabinet space. Nice sized yard w/view of the pond. Flood Zone X. No flood insurance required. $199,900 MLS:2020007762 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS LISTING CONTACT: NICOLE ROWELL 225-936-4250

17130 CHARLIE BROWN RD, PRAIRIEVILLE Beautiful acre lot. Renovated Country Farmhouse style 3BR/2BA home. Private lot at end of dead-end road, wooded in rear, pasture views in front. 36x12 2-stall barn w/storage. $229,900 MLS:2020005786 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS LISTING CONTACT: ERIN KING 225-681-0161

42086 BALD EAGLE AVE, PRAIRIEVILLE A Must See! 4BR/2.5BA. Includes a DETACHED 15x10 Bonus with a half bath and A/C! Large lot. $252,000 MLS:2020002784 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS LISTING CONTACT: VIRGINIA LUQUETTE 225-715-9234

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38421 OAKLEIGH LN, PRAIRIEVILLE Beautiful, well-kept, updated 3BR/2BA home. Separate structure/guest house w/full kitchen & bathroom in the back yard with its own driveway. Lots of other amenities! $257,000 MLS:2020008432 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS LISTING CONTACT: VIRGINIA LUQUETTE 225-715-9234

36376 DESOTO ST, PRAIRIEVILLE Wonderful home with pool! 4BR/3BA with many updates. Kitchen w/brick paver floors, bead board ceiling, island; LR w/FP, book case, ceramic wood look floors. $289,900 MLS:2020008354 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS LISTING CONTACT: RICKY GAUTREAU 225-715-7256

43504 ELWIN DUHE RD, GONZALES Fantastic one-owner custom, energy efficient home on 2 beautiful tree shaded acres. Dead-end street. Walking distance to A-Rated K-8 Lake Elementary School.

OWNER/AGENT $379,900 MLS:2020008016 FOR MORE INFO ON THIS LISTING CONTACT: EVERET FEKETE 225-573-5156

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Jewel Fourrier 225-454-0177

JEWEL4EA@GMAIL.COM

7388 Highland Road, Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-361-0036 Office

Text RBFFWDD to 52187 for more photos 10434 HILLROSE AVE Gorgeous home in sought after Springlake at Bluebonnet AND Located on the Fairhill side of Bluebonnet. Fresh neutral paint on interior and exterior. Open floor plan, high ceilings, large kitchen with island, and covered patio. Great house for entertaining! $269,000

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5119 ABELIA DR Endearing Crawford style home on a quiet corner lot in the highly desired neighborhood of Westdale Terrace. Open & spacious, 2BR/1BA, bonus room, 1698 sf living. Screened porch, deck, fenced yard, 2-car carport. Behind the home is the BREC Gus Kinchen walking trail. $229,900

602 SAINT JOSEPH ST Great opportunity to own a home OR office in Baton Rouge's beautiful Beauregard Town neighborhood on corner lot.

Timeless features/finishes and incredible bones.

2BR/1BA, 3 fireplaces, updated kitchen, massive rooms. 1 block from Government St. $189,000

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Text RBFJKJY to 52187 for more photos 2035 STANFORD AVE Incredible investment opportunity centrally located in desirable University Gardens and a short walk to the LSU Lakes, Trader Joe's and so much more. Adorable 3BR/2BA, large lot. Garage was recently converted into an income generating, energy efficient 1/1 Apartment. $299,000

Text RBFHLCR to 52187 4622 INNISWOLD RD, BATON ROUGE Large home in a great location. Near the Mall of Louisiana, Baton Rouge General Hospital, and Lady of the Lake, shopping, schools, and much more. Available now. Lease $1600/mo. or Sale $265,000

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Text RBFJJWZ to 52187 9507 THAYER AVE, BATON ROUGE Beautiful new home near Perkins Rowe, OLOL, General Hospital, New Childrens Hospital & much more. Call and ask for more info on this home, and how you can pick your colors, flooring etc. 3BR/2BA. 1058 sf Living Area. $159,900

Text RBFJJWG to 52187 9797 LOCKHART, DENHAM SPRINGS NEW HOME to be built. 1600 LA, 3BR/2BA, across the street from North Park. 0.37 acre lot. Qualifies for the new RD Program. No money down, No money out of pocket. Just get approved for the loan & we can build it for you. $219,900

Text RBFKXYZ to 52187 1701 LOBDELL, BATON ROUGE Great condo near everything. Within walking distance of Town Center. 2 bedrooms 2 baths that has recently been updated. Complex has a pool, washer and dryer hookups in unit. $114,900

CHRIS CRAMER 225.288.7916

cramer58@gmail.com Licensed by the State of Louisiana

2798 O’Neal Ln, Ste B4 Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225-932-9552

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Connie247sold@gmail.com

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ONE MILE FROM LSU!

More Info: Text RBFFFDB to 52187

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! Just off Highland Rd. and just minutes from LSU University Acres is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Baton Rouge!

This well maintained home is situated on a beautiful park like lot (almost 1/2 acre) with mature landscaping. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, office and bonus room.

The home has been lovingly maintained by the current owners for almost 50 years!

$75,000

More Info: Text RBDVZBH to 52187 BETTER THAN RENTING FOR LSU STUDENT! Move in Ready!

On LSU bus route! Newer AC, and appliances (washer/dryer remains), ceramic tile floors throughout - low maintenance!

Becky Aucoin REALTOR®, ABR

225-921-1395

Office 225-412-9982 ext 161

becky.aucoin@yahoo.com www.RealEstate225.com

2900 Westfork Dr, Ste 401, Baton Rouge, LA 70827 Licensed in Louisiana

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12406 GROSS RD, CLINTON Custom built 3BR/2BA, Office, Fireplace, Open Floor Plan, 2179 Living Area, Large 2 Car Garage. $359,900

12548 ST HELENA ST, CLINTON The OLD RIST HOTEL. Built in 1860's, Rebuilt in 1930. 7BR/4BA. 4200+ Living Area. Pool. $349,900

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6098 WINCHESTER LN, CLINTON Well Maintained, Move-In Ready Double Wide. 3BR/2BA, 1980 Living Area. Fireplace, Kit. Island, Shed. $149,900

8295 LA HWY 961, CLINTON 4BR/1.5BA on Corner Lot. 1.5 Stories, Lots of Cypress. 2700 Living Area. Lrg Dtchd Metal Bldg. $169,000

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On The Cover Baton Rouge, LA Jan Autin Publisher 985-264-8748 nola@realestatebookla.com

Greater Baton Rouge

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 15, Issue 4

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BEAUTIFUL RESTORED VICTORIAN ON JUST UNDER 1 ACRE

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10925 BANK ST, CLINTON Beautiful historic home on almost 1 acre with 100 year old live oak & magnolia trees. The home has been beautifully restored and updated, and features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, original longleaf pine floors, tongue & groove bead board, grand 40’ hallway, and stately 10’ pocket doors. Over 3100 sf la. $375,000

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9493 GENE BUCKLE AVE, DENHAM SPRINGS Renovated; Open/Split Plan; Cath Ceiling/FP; Great schools!

3BR, 2BA 1385 Living Area Call Tricia Johnston For More Photos Text RBFLSMH to 52187 225-754-2000

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81' x 202' Call Tricia Johnston For More Photos Text RBDSBCJ to 52187 225-754-2000

109 JOAN ST, DENHAM SPRINGS Updates; Fireplace; Sun Room; Patio; Shed; Tree/Play Houses.

3BR, 2BA 2,216 Living Area Call Tricia Johnston For More Photos Text RBFHLKV to 52187 225-754-2000

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LaTasha Chatman-Johnson MBA, REALTOR®

225-936-6516 LCJOHNSON@KW.COM

8686 Bluebonnet Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 225-768-1800 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Licensed in Louisiana

For more photos Text RBDMRGL to 52187 835 FAIRWINDS AVE, ZACHARY Gorgeous 4BR/3BA home located in the beautiful Beaver Creek Subdivision. Loads of amenities here. You will love the high ceilings and beautiful light fixtures throughout, spacious dining & living area with built-in cabinetry, fireplace and hard wood floors perfect for entertaining. Lovely gourmet kitchen features granite counter tops, beautiful custom cabinets, pantry, stainless steel appliances, stunning brickwork and keeping room with 2nd fireplace. Enjoy views of the lake and golf course. A must see!! $315,000

HAVE A

BIG FAMILY? HERE’S SOME HOUSE HUNTING TIPS

By Kellen Owings

Having a large family can be great, but if there is one “drawback” it’s that you will need more space in a home to meet everyone’s needs and keep them comfortable. With a large family, you’ll need a larger house, because a home with three bedrooms and one bathroom isn’t going to cut it. You will need to look for homes with as much living and storage space as possible.

To help in your search for a home, consider looking for a house with the following features:

Look for a big yard A bigger yard provides room for all of your kids’ activities. Younger children can play on a play set, while older kids practice sports.

If you have a family pet or pets, the larger yard is better for them too to run around and play. A large yard is also perfect for having friends over or for large family gatherings in the summer.

Find a Home with a Finished Basement or Attic With younger children, having one of these rooms is perfect to have as their playroom – a place where the kids can play without you having to worry about the good living room furniture getting messed up. And when your kids get older, a space like this will allow them privacy and room to have friends over. And later on, when a child is home from college, or even living at home for a bit post-graduation, these spaces are ideal for providing a feeling of “their own space.”

At Least Four Bedrooms While younger children can share bedrooms, older kids will need a room to themselves. If you can afford to, having a bedroom for each child is the way to go. Also, private or shared bathrooms for the kid’s rooms will help make getting ready in the morning easier for everyone in the house.

A Large Garage or Driveway A two car garage will allow both parents to keep their cars free from the elements and off the street. A large garage will also provide storage space for things like sports equipment. And as your kids get older and get cars of their own, a large driveway will provide parking space and room to come and go.

To help in your search for a larger home to fit your large family, enlist the help of a trusted real estate company and realtor to help find the right home.

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WHO'S WHO in Real Estate!

Gina Boring

Sandy Scallan

225-614-8008

225-715-3972

Luxury Home Specialist

sandy@villarrealestate.com

www.ginaboring.com

Keller Williams Realty Red Stick 225-768-1800

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Licensed in Louisiana

Weichert, Realtors Villar and Company 225-744-2610

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Licensed in Louisiana

Linda Gaspard

LaTasha Chatman-Johnson

225-298-6889

linda@thegaspardteam.com TheGaspardTeam.com

225-936-6516

LCJohnson@kw.com Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners 225-768-1800

RE/MAX First 225-291-1234

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Carolyn Webber

Sharon T. Samuel

225-907-7166

225-933-3939

cwebber@remax.net

sharonsamuel@kw.com sharonsamuel.kwrealty.com

GBRAR REALTORÂŽ of the Year 2018

Keller Williams Realty Greater Baton Rouge 225-570-2900

RE/MAX Real Estate Group 225-768-7600

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Candy Picou Linschoten

Joy Russell

225-603-3559

joyrussellrealtor@gmail.com JoyRussellRealtor.com

Keller Williams Realty First Choice 225-744-0044

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Licensed in Louisiana

225-939-3041

candypicou@me.com RE/MAX First 225-291-1234

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Licensed in Louisiana

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When Only the Best in the Business will do!

Alaina Muyaka

Sheila S. Hyde

225-421-3032

225-324-6619

alaina@smartmove225.com www.alaina.smartmove225.com

shyde@kw.com

Keller Williams Realty Redstick Partners 225-768-1800

Smart Move Real Estate 225-448-2850

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Suzi Eckert Gautreaux

Connie Theriot

Associate Broker/Investor, ABR, CRS, Green, GRI, GRI Masters, SRES, SRS; WCR Past President; Multi Million Dollar Producer - 20 years

225-247-7653

225-603-2154

connie247sold@gmail.com

suzisellshomes2@gmail.com SuziGautreaux.com

RE/MAX Professional 225-615-7755

Keller Williams Realty Greater Baton Rouge 225-570-2900

Licensed in Louisiana

Licensed in Louisiana

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Office Independently Owned and Operated

Kendra Novak

MPS, CRB, PHR Broker/Owner, REALTORÂŽ

Cathy Craddock

Kendra@NovakRealtyLLC.com www.NovakRealtyLLC.com

cathy@mikewalker.net

225-603-7611

225-803-5780

Novak Realty, LLC 225-778-7070 Licensed in Louisiana

Mike Walker & Associates Real Estate Co., LLC 225-291-1117 Office Independently Owned and Operated

Licensed in Louisiana

Janae Lee

Carlos Alvarez

Relocation Specialist

225-296-7811

Owner/Broker

225-810-8996

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Summer has long been one of the best and most popular seasons for selling a home. If you’re ready to put your home on the market, follow these steps to make sure you’re in prime showing shape for the summer selling season.

1. Find a real estate agent. Use this time to interview several agents and make the right selection. Choose an agent with excellent local market expertise, technology savvy, and negotiating skills. The relationship you have with your agent is important, so be sure to select someone you connect with and communicate well with.

2. Make necessary repairs. If your real estate agent advises that certain repairs be done prior to listing your home, take the time to contact the appropriate contractors or service providers to help make the repairs. Make them before you list your house, as they will likely affect the price at which you can list your home.

3. Have a painting party. There’s likely more than one room in your home that will need to be painted before it hits the market. Stick to neutral colors that help to tone down a space, as bold colors can reduce offers. Spend the next few weekends accomplishing the task.

4. Pack up. Now is the perfect time to start packing up unnecessary items. Not only will this give you a head start on your eventual move, it will declutter your home for optimal showing purposes.

5. Stage your home. Staging helps to focus on your home's strengths, downplay any weaknesses and appeal to the largest pool of prospective buyers. Move furniture around for better flow, which makes rooms seem larger. Use brighter light bulbs in lamps and fixtures to add more light and open up windows. Spruce up the kitchen cabinets with a coat of paint or at least new hardware.

6. Plan a photo shoot. Once the essential cosmetic changes have been made, talk to your real estate agent about the best time to photograph and film your house. Make sure your surrounding property is camera-ready too. Gather photos of your garden in full bloom and your pool or patio under the bright sun so that your agent can add them to the listing.

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Your trusted real estate agent will have other directives based on the specifics of your home and its location. Be sure to heed their advice as they know what it takes to get a home sold.

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WHY GET TING A HOME INSPECTION IS A MUST BEFORE YOU BUY You’re anxious to close on the home of your dreams, and soon you’ll be cutting a lot of checks for things like real estate agent commission or lawyer fees, not to mention the taxes and closing costs. So, it can be tempting to skip a home inspection to save some money. After all, you’ve looked at the house a lot, you’re sure it’s the right one and it looks great. Well, don’t skimp – getting an inspection is one of the most important things you can do.

HERE’S WHAT AN INSPECTION CAN DO FOR YOU: Discover Hidden Flaws Not all flaws in a home are easy to spot by the untrained eye, and an experienced home inspector can look for problems that could cost you later. Small cracks in walls and surfaces and problems with pipes and other plumbing components can be looked for during the inspection.

If the home has a crawlspace, the inspector can also check its condition and inform you of any problems. A trained inspector will also check the condition of a home’s attic and foundation and look for signs of damage. Any issues that are discovered can be negotiated into a potentially lower purchase price.

Provide an Accurate Home Valuation Speaking of a potentially lower purchase price, a home inspector will help you determine whether the listed price is too high or too low, so that you can negotiate to get the fairest deal. Even if the seller says they had an appraisal in the past, you’ll want to confirm with your own advisor, as property values can of course fluctuate.

Establish Your Property’s Boundaries Just because you think the property boundaries are set, it might not be the case. Just looking at the size and layout of the house and yard isn’t the best way to determine the property boundaries, and a knowledgeable home inspector can tell you exactly where the property begins and ends. Your property might be bigger or smaller than you thought and knowing this information can help you establish agreements with the neighbors and possibly avoid conflicts. You’ll also know exactly what you’re liable for if damage occurs within or beyond your property line. After a property line has been officially established, you should mark it for future reference in case you want to build a fence or make changes to the home that may come close to that line.

Finally, if anything that comes up in an inspection makes you uncomfortable, it could provide one last chance to get out of a deal. Hiring a trusted home inspector is extremely important, as they can reveal the inner workings of the property and inform you of all the perks and problems of the property you are about to buy.

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Ahh, owning a pool means endless summer swims, tiki cocktails, children who are consistently entertained...and work. Lots and lots of work. As any pool owner will tell you, those glorious turquoise swimming holes come with a ton of responsibility. The truth is, pools require regular upkeep and maintenance, like weekly vacuuming, pH testing, and filter inspections. But once you understand the cost of owning the pool, and how to care for it, you’ll avoid the common mistakes that make pool ownership a drag. So keep up the fun in the sun this summer with these tips:

KNOW YOUR CHEMICALS. Under-maintained pools aren’t only gross to look at, they can also contain dangerous bacteria. The flip side, however, of over chlorinating can cause swimming pool rash and eye irritation. You don’t have to be a chemistry major to figure it out though. Just use chlorine and pH testing strips to check pool chemical levels at least once a week.

LEARN TO USE YOUR POOL VACUUM. How often you need to vacuum depends on how often you skim the pool. Leaves and junk on the surface will eventually sink to the bottom.

That’s where vacuums come in. From automated robotic cleaners to handheld systems, a vacuum is a key ingredient to a healthy pool.

CHECK YOUR WATER LEVEL. Everyday play can cause major fluctuations in your pool water levels. The proper water level is halfway up the skimmer line. If your water levels get too low it can ruin your pool’s pump.

All you have to do is grab a hose, fill it up, and check the chemical level.

PRACTICE QUICK POOL CLEANING. Pool cleaning is just like house cleaning – doing a few chores every day can prevent a major mess at the end of the week. One of the easiest and most important maintenance chores is skimming the top of the pool every day for leaves, sticks, dead bugs and other debris. It also helps circulate the water, and keeps you from having to add chlorine too often. Make sure to clean out the strainer basket and scrub the side of the pool with a brush or pumice stone about once a week to prevent algae buildup.

It’s pretty easy to maintain a pool properly, but if you don’t have the time, call in the pros. A pool involves a lot of tedious upkeep, but by doing a little work on your pool every day can make pool ownership easier for you and will keep your pool in better shape for longer. And consistent pool maintenance will allow you to have some fun in the sun, no maintenance

7 Ways to Wow Buyers with Outdoor Staging As one of the busier times of year for real estate activity, summertime is ideal for sellers hoping to unload their homes for top dollar. If your home is on the market this summer, stand out from the pack with these outdoor staging tips, courtesy of the experts at Point2.com.

1. Invite Buyers In

It’s no secret curb appeal matters to buyers, but too often, minor details are overlooked when setting the stage out front. To roll out the welcome for buyers, replace your worn welcome mat with a summery alternative, and install large house numbers in a prominent location that can be viewed from the street.

2. Shine Up Windows

Cleaning windows inside and out can be taxing, but it makes a noticeable difference. For the exterior sides of the windows, scrub off any accumulated film from tree pollen and polish until glistening. Buyers will be pleased to see not only a sparkling home outside, but a light-filled interior as well.

3. Showcase Small-Scale Color

In lieu of a costly exterior paint job, choose specific areas outside to add pops of color.

Window boxes bursting with blooms are often well-received by buyers, as well as container plantings. If the exterior could use refreshing, consider re-painting the front door before recruiting a professional to do the entire home.

4. Spotlight for Safety

Make sure the outdoor spaces around your home, including the front entrance, deck, patio, and walkways, are appropriately lit.

Updated light fixtures are not only aesthetically pleasing, but are an added safety feature to the home.

5. Maintain the Landscape

A well-kept home speaks volumes to buyers, and the exterior is no exception. Whether you hire a professional landscaper or DIY, trim the lawn and any hedges – the latter can be a trip hazard if left untouched.

6. Deck Out the Deck

Whether your home features a deck, patio, porch or other outdoor living area, take time to power wash the surface to remove any debris. If your outdoor furniture is lacking, consider purchasing a fresh set, complete with all-weather cushions and pillows in vibrant colors.

7. Make the Pool Picture-Perfect

Pools can be a make-or-break feature for buyers, so play it up as best you can. After having the pool cleaned by a professional, take care to skim the surface for any debris that accumulates between buyer visits. Be sure the pool cover, mechanized or otherwise, is free of damage and the filtering system is in proper working order.

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