recent blog posts from Lesha Mathes
Posted by Lesha Mathes | on October 16, 2009, 10:14 pmMake sure that the outside is spruced up. Cracks are patched, fresh paint, flowers/shrubs planted and lawn mowed and edged. It doesn’t have to be fancy but neat and clean and in good repair. Make sure the doors and windows and doors are caulked. Also you want to be sure that your doors and locks » Read more
Posted by Lesha Mathes | on October 16, 2009, 9:52 pmWhen it comes to bathrooms the national average of recouped cost is more than 100%. New fixtures, lighting and flooring are a good start. If the tub and or sink need resurfacing it is well worth the money to have it done by a professional or if necessary replace them all together. Nothing looks worse » Read more
Posted by Lesha Mathes | on June 30, 2009, 10:42 pmKitchen Improvements Kitchens and bathrooms are obviously the most expensive areas to update/remodel. But they also have the best return. Kitchen remodels return nearly 100%. The high-end kitchens don’t have as good a return as mid-range remodels or just doing a few updates. So keep in mind that going over the top with travertine floors, » Read more
Posted by Lesha Mathes | on June 9, 2009, 6:37 pmWhen doing home improvement it pays to check to see what improvements will benefit you the most when selling. Especially since the average time in a home is approximately five years. Hardwood Floors If your home has hardwood floors, that’s what buyers want, and it would pay to have the carpeting removed and the floors » Read more
Posted by Lesha Mathes | on May 21, 2009, 6:59 pmTechnology is great. The majority of home buyers start online. Custom searches are something that is nice to know that buyers can use. If you are working with a Realtor to start with your Realtor can set up a custom search for you with all your criteria entered in to it. That helps you the » Read more