3 Things Buyers Really Want

3 Things Buyers Really Want

When you're selling your home, one of the most important things you can do is get it ready to appeal to buyers - and there are three big things that buyers really, really want. Here's what they are. 3 Things Buyers Really Want Prospective buyers are on the lookout for features that will make their lives easier. Three of the most popular things we hear buyers asking for include: Fabulous kitchens Outdoor living space A spa-style bathroom Let's take a closer look at each of these. Buyer Must-Have #1: A fabulous kitchen Kitchens have always been a big deal to home buyers, … Continue reading...

5 Must-Haves for Your Outdoor Living Space

5 Must-Haves for Your Outdoor Living Space

Whether you've just bought a beach house on 30A or you're getting ready to sell one, outfitting your outdoor living space to make it a spectacular place to spend time is essential. Check out these five must-haves for your outdoor living space so you're ready to entertain, relax or do whatever your heart desires outside this summer. 5 Must-Haves for Your Outdoor Living Space Most decorating professionals agree that these are the five must-haves for an outdoor living space: Outdoor lighting Pillows An area rug Plants Awnings or an umbrella Outdoor Lighting You can totally … Continue reading...

For a greener backyard, take cues from leading-edge California

(BPT) - From implementing stricter standards for vehicle emissions to creating a state-level agency to administer stewardship of the environment, Californians have always been at the forefront of the green movement. That commitment to the environment even extends to local backyards, where California homeowners are turning to eco-friendly materials, building practices and landscaping to create "greener" outdoor living spaces. You can bring such style into your own backyard with a few tips and tactics inspired by your California neighbors: Choose eco-friendly materials that are locally … Continue reading...

Home harmonizing: Making outdoor entertaining areas as useful as indoors

  (BPT) - The trend toward outdoor living spaces shows no signs of slowing, and the newest step in the trend is blurring the lines between outdoor and indoor spaces. Outdoor spaces are truly becoming an extension of indoors, mimicking the most useful and appealing elements of indoor spaces. The trend is rewriting how Americans construct, outfit and enjoy that backyard staple, the deck. "The dividing line between indoor and outdoor living spaces is fading, and homeowners are looking for ways to make their outside environment as useful and comfortable as the inside of their homes," … Continue reading...

5 ways to redefine your outdoor space

(BPT) - Winter's coldest days make you appreciate spring and summer, as well as the warm afternoons spent outdoors enjoying these seasons. And when the time comes, there's no better place to relax than in your own backyard. If your space isn't all it could be, though, this is the perfect time for a little outdoor upgrade. Below are five projects you can tackle on your own to reinvent your backyard and turn it into the space you always knew it could be. * Landscape for the year. Landscaping provides a focal point in your yard, but don't just landscape with the warmer months in mind - … Continue reading...