Realtor® Magazine recently published its Top Kitchen Trends for 2010. In their findings, the most popular trend for kitchen design for this coming is the hidden appliances. New trends such as under-counter refrigerators and the dishwasher-in-a-drawer. Both of these appliances save space, can help save on energy costs, and fit right in with the … [Read more...]
8 Quick Fixes to Increase Home Value
Use this list from Realtor Magazine for some quick, easy updates that can help you have your home looking its best in no time! Here's their list: Buff up curb appeal Enrich with color Upgrade the kitchen and bathroom Add old-world patina Screen hardwood floors Clean out and organize closets Update window treatments Hire a home inspector With just a few quick, easy home … [Read more...]
February issue of Alice P’s Market Update is online!
Check out this month's issue of Alice P's Market Update that is now online by clicking here. This month's issue includes a feature article from our stager, Kathy Lanning; some great resources and tips for earning rebates and tax credit for purchasing energy-efficient appliances, and a brief look at how interest rates really affect your monthly mortgage payments and 30 years worth of savings. … [Read more...]
Top bathroom & kitchen remodeling trends for 2010
From Jennifer Guerriero of the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers, she predicts some major trends for 2010 in kitchen and bathroom remodels. To see the full list, click here for the NCHBA’s Plumb Line newsletter. The article can be found on page 7. Guerriero predicts the “in” color for 2010 is going to be turquoise. The top theme for bathroom remodels is “retreat”, featuring … [Read more...]
Energy Star Appliance Rebates Available Soon!
Any homeowners who have been thinking about upgrading their home appliances should make the decision to do so—starting in March. As a part of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, each state has been given funds to rebate homeowners for their participation in purchasing Energy Star home appliances. Colorado has been granted $4.7 million for this project to rebate back to any homeowners … [Read more...]