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What Will Homes Look Like Post-Pandemic?

What Will Homes Look Like Post-Pandemic? 

Home buyers' needs are changing. Find out what features are at the top of their wish lists and how new housing developments are evolving. 

This article from REALTOR Magazine goes over the 3 Takeaways:

Starting with Buyers mainly being interested in single-family homes with more square footage, Next Wellness-centric amentities that combat the spread of the coronavirus and promote healthy living, and lastly more that three-quarters of current homeowners have carried out at least one home improvement since March.

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Improving Your Home | Design Trends

Improving Your Home | Design Trends 

When looking to buy or sell a home one of the main things people look for is seeing if the home designs are "On Trend". This would include adding features to  your home that would benefit the owner & improve the home for the future. 

Some examples of Design Trends could be anything from a fresh neutral color paint to adding in a double oven to your kitchen or custom countertop. 

During the pandemic, this has given homeowners the opportunity to add the updates to their homes that they may not have "had time" to add before. This has given them more time to be creative and add those desired design trends to certain aspects of their home and even add some extra value!

Current trends right now are office renovations since a lot of people are working from home and want to spruce up their office space. Another trend right now are outdoor projects. Some outdoor projects would include adding...

IMPROVING YOUR HOME: Affordable Kitchen Updates

Kitchen updates can be expensive, with many homeowners spending between $13,000 and $37,000 on a full kitchen upgrade!

Fortunately, there are many smaller projects that make a big impact on an outdated kitchen — all without spending more than a month’s mortgage payment! Whether you’ve lived in your home for years or just got the keys, we have some affordable ideas to help spruce up your culinary corner.

  • Bring in a pattern. To spruce up a bland kitchen, try adding a vintage-inspired rug or wallpaper with a floral print. A patterned backsplash can be a bit more expensive, but is also a great way to add a fresh look to your space. You can even try a few patterns at the same time, just make sure they have a linking color in them.
  • Add pendant lights. Think of these as a great accessory that helps bring your look together to make a statement. Styles...

Improving Your Home: The Wonders of a Fresh Coat of Paint

If you’re looking for a relatively inexpensive way to change the look and feel of a room, consider a fresh coat of paint. Paint can add personality, brighten a small room or bring warmth to a larger one.

Expect to spend between $1.50 and $3.50 per square foot. If you’re doing ceilings, walls and trim, the cost will likely be closer to $3 - $4, and if there’s damage to drywall that needs repaired first, expect to pay even more.

GETTING READY

The majority of your time will likely be spent on prep work. You’ll not only need to move furniture and protect flooring with drop cloths, but you’ll also need to tape off areas for sharp lines and repair and patch any imperfections in your walls.

Patching requires tools and supplies like caulking, a lightweight spackling...