by Sonya Dickinson | Nov 30, 2017 | Home improvement, Homeowners
When Realtors talk about home improvements, we usually focus on two things: the value a project adds to your home and the cost of the improvement compared with the amount recovered at resale. Those things are obviously important and should be at the forefront of your...
by Sonya Dickinson | Sep 29, 2017 | Home improvement, Sellers
When putting your home on the market, you obviously want to show it in the best light to get the best price. But if your home needs repairs, does “best light” include taking on some home improvement projects? You expect to do a little work to your home before putting...
by Sonya Dickinson | Aug 30, 2017 | Home improvement, Homeowners, Roanoke Valley
The days are already getting shorter, school has started in most of the region, and before you know it, the mountains will turn an array of Blue Ridge autumn colors. If you’re a homeowner, you should leave some room in your fall schedule to complete some home...
by Sonya Dickinson | Nov 28, 2016 | Home improvement, Homeowners, Roanoke Valley
Winter is coming soon! Not long now, night temperatures will be regularly dipping into the 30s, then the 20s, and all of a sudden we’ll be talking about snow! Wintertime can be hard on your house — and your wallet. Tending to a few improvements now can ensure...
by Sonya Dickinson | Jul 8, 2016 | Home improvement
Homeowners tackle home improvement projects for all kinds of reasons, but unless you’re planning to sell soon, most of the reasons boil down to getting more enjoyment from your home. Even with all the headaches remodeling projects can bring with them, they can foster...
by Sonya Dickinson | Jun 30, 2016 | Buyers, Home improvement, Sellers
Last week, I posted about the interior home-remodeling projects that have the most buyer appeal. This week, I wanted to circle back to some of those same projects and look at the value each can add to your home. This information comes from the same report by the...