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Seller Tips: Quick Tips for Removing Stubborn Wallpaper

Posted by Carey Frankel on October 7th, 2008

One of the best things you can do when selling your St. Johns County property is to produce a clean palette of sorts. That means removing all of the home’s décor that isn’t neutral. Unfortunately, this means wallpaper usually has to go.

Buyers are much more likely to feel comfortable about purchasing a St. Johns County property that doesn’t have your favorite floral wallpaper flowing throughout the first floor. It may be the perfect wallpaper for you, but chances are your buyers are not going to feel the same.

With that said, it’s time to tackle the wallpapered walls in your home. If the thought of peeling wallpaper gives you the hives, then you’re not alone. Luckily, however, there are a variety of wallpaper removal methods to facilitate the task…

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Remodel Your Home to Re-New Value and Style

Posted by Carey Frankel on April 9th, 2008

Flip the channel on your television and you will see multiple shows on remodeling, everything from DIY projects to professional designers and even contractors.  Most people have seen several ideas that have sparked the urge to investigate remodeling for themselves.

But Where To Begin….?

Have a look around your home and decide on one project that you want to do from start to finish.  If you are thinking in terms of resale value, then the bathrooms and kitchen are your best features for a remodel.  The return on resale is approximately double the cost of the remodel.

Talk to the local suppliers of materials in Jacksonville homes and start to think about whether this is a job you want to do on your own (if you really are handy) or if it would be…

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Is It Time to Downsize Your Living Space?

Posted by Carey Frankel on April 2nd, 2008

It may be time, for a variety of reasons or circumstance, to change your living arrangements and go from a large home to a smaller one.  A daunting challenge on a good day, and there are many things to consider.  Think about the furniture you have, and what to keep, what to sell or give.

If you have a large extended family, sending some of your collected treasures on to them makes part of this process much easier.  For the rest, especially if you have large collections of specific things you may want to talk with an estate auction service. 

Estate Auction – Not Just For Foreclosure or Heirs

Estate Auction services have people who specialize in valuing and offering your valuables for sale to a good market.  There is no reason the handmade…

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