Friday, June 15, 2018
Kitchen Redo, 2
Monday, December 11, 2017
Paper Christmas Trees
Monday, November 28, 2016
Master Bedroom Makeover
But by the same token, the entire house had to be renovated one room at a time, and this one just kept getting moved to the end.
It’s one very drastic renovation!
I LOVE this bike that I found at Michaels. It just needed a little added touch.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Faux Fur Antler Wreath
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Thinking of Buying or Selling ?
Are you as tempted by today’s hot real estate market as we are?
If you’re between 55 and 70, (the Boomer generation) this might actually work in your favor. Many of us are empty nesters and might have a larger home that we might be ready to part with. That makes this market very interesting. Downsizing might be in your immediate future.
So how do keep your level head and emotions in check when not only selling but also buying your new home? Knowing the right questions to ask and steps to take is paramount.
Here are 5 tips essential for a good buying experience:
1. Read and understand everything before you sign.
If you’re like many people when it comes to long contracts you don’t take the time to read everything. It is imperative to read and understand what is contained in your documents.
If you use an experienced real estate representative, they can answer any questions that you have.
2. Be sure you and your representative are on the same page.
Cover all of the details with your representative regarding the scope of their services. Do your own research on the buying and selling process, as well as on the documents you’ll be required to sign. A good starting point is to visit www.reco.on.ca.
3. Leave your emotions at the door.
No matter how much research you do, you might abandon all common sense when you encounter that perfect dream home and make a decision that you will later regret. In today’s market, bidding wars are common. Make sure that you stick to your budget. How much are you willing to go over your budget for your dream home? If you are a seller, decide and stick to the amount you need to sell your home.
4. Know your tolerance for risk.
Don’t let today’s hot market put you at risk. You might be tempted to beat out your competition by submitting an offer without conditions but this could be putting you at risk of losing a deposit should financing be an issue, or having to do major repairs at your own cost because you waived an inspection.
5. Be flexible and have a backup plan in place.
Homes sell very quickly in this market. Decisions are often made just as quick. You could purchase before you sell and own two homes. Alternatively you might sell faster than expected and not have purchased yet, leaving you with no home. You should have back up plans for each scenario. Adding conditions to your purchase offer could help lessen the risks.
Let me reference my own mistakes in purchasing in this hot market.
When I walked through the door of my previous home, I knew within 5 minutes I wanted that house. I may have overlooked the large crater in the back yard. In my excitement I didn’t notice the storm sewer easement at the back corner of the lot which could easily hide a small Buick. Another mistake I won’t make again is signing the purchase agreement without pictures of light fixtures, window treatments and appliances that were shown with the house and were included. The day after purchasing that house, my representative and I visited the home to take pictures of those exact things. Upon arrival, the present owner had already switched out the light fixtures.
With today's housing prices, you might be tempted to forgo hiring a real estate professional to save the commission. You’ll do yourself a huge injustice. Real estate professionals are widely known in their own community. They will hold agent open houses and round up a whole list of agents who have clients of their own. They also market your home in local papers or flyers and on social media. A great reason to have a real estate professional is their use of REALTOR.ca which lists your home to reach many thousands of potential buyers. Some real estate professionals will even help to prepare your home to show it the best possible way, appealing to buyers. Your real estate representative is also a trained negotiator. Personally, I wouldn’t ever entertain the thought of buying or selling without a professional by my side.
Your home is your life, the biggest purchase or sale you’ll ever make. Don’t cut corners or skimp on the important things.
If you would like more information and many other tips, I encourage you to visit the RECO website. Feel prepared. Feel confident. Make your purchase or sale a great experience.
So, have you been checking on your neighborhood home sales ?
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016
Easy Leafy Pumpkin
Friday, August 19, 2016
Spa Inspired Master Bathroom –Complete
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Ensuite Renovation Sneak Peek
(Hehe.. we’re not a family of tools, just our tools… nevermind.)
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Duncan Phyfe Drop Leaf Table
Monday, January 4, 2016
3 Tiered Platter/Stand
Friday, October 2, 2015
Burlap Scarecrow
Friday, May 8, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Clever Shoe Storage
A while back I posted about a common household problem. Shoe clutter. I hate it.
Nothing irks me more than an entryway littered with shoes. Well ok, a lot more irks me when it comes to clutter, but this is one of the biggest irks (?).
This bookcase turned shoe cabinet and the end of the hallway solved my particular problem. As my family enters through the garage this little side entrance landing would get populated with shoes mighty quick. I needed a storage solution that would get all the shoes off the floor and stored in an organized manner.
Below is the before.
I shall endeavor to explain the presence of my blender again. I keep it in the basement and it was waiting for someone (likely me) to take it down. This is not where I store my blender. “Nuff said.
In my post about turning a bookcase into a shoe cabinet you can see more pictures on before and after. CLICK HERE TO GO TO POST. Please excuse the rather primitive pictures from vintage 2009 Recaptured Charm.
Are you a victim of Loafer Litter? Clog Chaos ? Dress Shoe Dislocation ? High Heel Hodgepodge ?Sandal Shamble ? Loots of Boots ? Ok, enough of that.
I’ve curated a HOMETALK collection of 18 very clever shoe storage solutions, (yet not one of them stores a blender.)
Take a peek, be inspired and clean that clutter.
Together we can conquer Shoe Pollution !