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5 Exterior Home Improvements that Increase Resale Value for 2019
By: Allison VaccaroCurb appeal is king when it comes to resale value. That means your home’s exterior needs to be in optimal condition to avoid leaving money on the table in a sale. By the numbers, 80% of prospective buyers say a homes’ curb appeal is an important (if not the most important) factor in their buying decisions. Even ...
3 Great Links to Jumpstart Curb Appeal
By: Allison VaccaroWe are constantly perusing the internet for ideas and inspiration that will help our clients maximize curb appeal. Some things are totally worth spending the money on, while some other things won’t return on that investment. Our company, brick&batten, is always mindful at what delivers! Landscape, lighting, and front doors are three things that deliver ...
LIGHT UP Your Life
By: Cassie McDowellYour home’s exterior lighting will make or break curb appeal. Lighting is not only used for security but also adds drama and interest. Nobody wants to walk up a house that appears dark and unfriendly! Who knows what lurks behind those overgrown bushes! As summer nights become warmer, you spend more time outdoors and ...
House Vibes…It’s a Thing
By: Allison VaccaroFront Porch Design Okay…am I alone here? Does anyone else get serious “house vibes” when they walk in a house…either looking at real estate or visiting someone? It’s a thing…dead serious. I have been this way as long as I can remember. Ever since I was riding around with my “house loving” father who drug ...
Choosing Exterior Paint Color Like a Pro
By: Allison VaccaroChoosing a paint color can feel as epic as picking a spouse. It’s like this HUGE, literally huge, decision that stays with you for more than a decade. A decision that makes it’s presence known to all who drive by. “Why the hell would Melinda have gone with that taupe? I mean I see pink ...
Spread the Love
By: Allison VaccaroEase into Spring hosting with these House Love tips. Here are easy ways to create community with your biggest investment. So all month, brick&batten has been talking about ways to show LOVE to your biggest investment. Your house! Now, we want to share with you how you spread the love with friends and create community… ...
Exterior Lighting for Curb Appeal
By: Allison VaccaroOutdoor lighting can be magical when correctly chosen and installed. In our quest for curb appeal, we want to show your house in the best possible LIGHT! Here are a few of the key reasons we use lighting on a property: Security: A well lit house is far less likely to be targeted. Increase Property ...
Curb Appeal…First Impressions Matter
By: Cassie McDowellI am a perpetual mover, never satisfied, and always seeing potential in the next house. Boxes aren’t even unpacked and I’m Zillowing, planning our next upgrade or downsize. Countless weekends filled with open houses and drive-bys finding the gem that needs a little TLC. Simple changes and curb appeal make me happy. First impressions matter! ...