So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

How To Enjoy Remodeling Your Home And Add Capital Value

By Samuel Milby

Investing in a property make over can be an excellent action. For the few thousand dollars spent\invested you can usually double or even triple your money as long as you spend it on the correct areas. As well as adding value to the building you can also increase the salability. Any time lost in renovation doesn't go waste, as rich buyers always make a beeline for a property that looks new and well-furnished.

A quick example of increasing the building capital value as well as salability and rent ability is adding a garage or car port. If the property has the space to add a car shelter and it does not have one, future buyers or tenants will see the added value. When you rent a property you can often recover the cost of the work from a tenant within two years. After that the extra rent you charge will be pure profit. On top of the rent amount if you are making additional changes to the property at the same time, your bank will take the renovations into consideration when you get the property revalued.

Property renovations are usually carried out on the whole structure and area of the property and this also includes the electrical fixtures, furniture and even the colour combinations. The whole concept of renovation revolves around making the property both more functional and more cosy for its inhabitants. A 50% increase in property value is possible through an elaborate renovation.

Any good renovation must primarily target at enhancing the looks of a property. Most buyers are fully aware of the latest styles and incorporating them in your new interior design and property structure would surely draw more buyers willing to pay a lucrative price.

It is advisable to engage a seasoned interior design expert for renovation of your property. If complete renovation is not on your agenda, then the interior designer can suggest certain smart alterations on a few sections of your property that will satisfy the objective of roping in buyers.

Only an interior design specialist knows how and where you can go for small architectural changes at nominal cost to give your house that irresistible look so that buyers can't find anything against it. Things like floor designs, wall colours etc can give you a feeling of brighter and spacious rooms. An interior designer is also required for advice on structural aspects of the house and can tell you whether any parts need reinforcements. From his experience, he will be able to make recommendations while considering your budget and preferences.

Another factor that justifies engaging an interior design expert for renovation is the opportunity to make a significant saving on the makeover materials. Getting the best tools and materials at rates that won't pinch you much is what interior designers excel in. They can also inform you how much time would be needed for the entire restoration project to complete.

It is also advisable to consult a property broker who can tell you about the current trends in the real estate market with reference to the likes and preferences of buyers. After all, the most significant aim of the renovation is to impress a potential buyer and get him to purchase your property at a price that will send you smiling all the way to the bank.

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