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5 Ways to Add Condo Curb Appeal
Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on September 13, 2010 in
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>How can you make that condo stand out from others on the block?
Sales of condominiums and co-ops accounted for nearly 13 percent of all home sales in 2009, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, and in many markets that number is much higher.
But with inventory still high in some areas, buyers may have a tough time making up their mind. Here's how to make sure your condo listings create a great first impression.
1. Make the front door shine.
Keep it simple, clean, and attractive, says Debbie Rumsey... read more
Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives: Ground Cover
Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on September 11, 2010 in
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If you want a yard that demands less time, money, and water, consider ground cover rather than a traditional lawn.
Americans have long had a soft spot for lawns. Turf grass covers nearly 47 million acres in the U.S., according to the Lawn Institute. But there's plenty that's not green about all that green. For starters, the average household dumps 60 gallons of water a day on conventional lawns. Toxic lawn herbicides and pesticides run off into lakes and streams. Gas-powered mowers spew pollution into the air. And ... read more
Lawn Maintenance Calendar
Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on September 09, 2010 in
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Regular lawn maintenance gives your home maximum curb appeal and preserves the value of your property.
A healthy, well-maintained lawn is more than just good-looking-it's a key to preserving the value of your home. Regular lawn maintenance enhances curb appeal, making your home-and neighborhood-attractive to passersby and potential buyers.
According to Su Chi Straka-Phillis, a residential real estate appraiser with Central Appraisal Services of Parma, Ohio, a well-kept lawn preserves a home's value.
Put off routine... read more
Sea Coast “Scoop Off”
Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on September 07, 2010 in
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Wilmington's real estate community is squaring off in a a "Scoop Off" to benefit the American Heart Association!
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty president Tim Milam will be scooping Italian ice and frozen custard at Rita's in Wilmington's Lumina Commons on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 1:00-3:00PM.
Rita's will donate all of the profits from all of Milam's scoops to the American Heart Association's Heart Walk.
To heat up the cool contest, Milam will be competing against Intracoastal Realty's Jim Wallace to see who ... read more
Landscaping for Curb Appeal
Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on September 07, 2010 in
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A well-landscaped yard creates curb appeal and helps your property retain maximum value.
A beautiful yard is a head-turner, no doubt about it. The good news is that even if you can't tell a tulip from a turnip at the garden center, you can still create eye-catching curb appeal by paying attention to the basics of good landscaping. Ignoring your yard--or doing something that's out of character with the neighborhood-can jeopardize the assessed value of your home.
"We have several categories for design and appeal," sa... read more
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