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02.10.14 Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips

MA Home Remodeling Advice

There is a lot to consider when planning a renovation. You must decide on features, materials, color schemes, and more. You will also want the project to withstand wear and tear to make your investment worthwhile. The following are some MA home remodeling advice to aid in planning your next endeavor.

1. Use Online Design Resources For Ideas

There is an abundance of information online. Refer to websites such as houzz.com for samples. This particular site provides photos of beautiful interior and exterior designs. Search for pictures by room or space and save your favorites for future reference.

2. View Sample Color Palettes

Color can be a good thing, but use them carefully. Determining how you want to feel in a room will facilitate your color selections. If you would like to have an energizing kitchen, you may want to select a bright red or yellow and then supplement it with a neutral color. To impart a soothing feeling, consider lighter blues or greens. It may be difficult to envision how particular colors will work together, so viewing sample palettes might make some of those decisions clearer.

3. Visit Show Rooms

Seeing products in person may provide a different perspective. You can feel the quality of different materials and its functionality. Be sure to actually try items, move the pieces, and visualize how it will be used in your home. This can validate your selections or alter them altogether.

4. Think About Resale

When prospective home buyers view your home, it is important that they can envision themselves using the space. Using features that are not accommodating to the masses or are not easy to alter can reduce your resale value.

5. Choose Durable Materials

Since you are investing in your house, you should as well make an investment that will last. Durable materials will develop less damage, require less maintenance and remain in good use for more years. Selecting materials that will remain in good condition when it is time you list your home for sale will lead to a better ROI.

The above MA home remodeling advice are a good starting point for your project. Speak with your contractor or design consultant for specific recommendations and ideas. Take your time, perform some research and have some fun!

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I grew up in Massachusetts, spent the majority of my young adult life in Boston, and own a home in Windham NH. I have owned properties in MA and NH. I specialize in mortgage lending in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and my company does have the ability to lend in other states. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst Massachusetts in 2002. I have a Bachelor’s in Science. In addition to managing a team of loan officers my personal loan production is always in the top of the entire of company. I have personally been in the mortgage business for over 13 years. I pride myself with taking my clients from application to close in the smoothest and quickest way possible, while keeping them well informed during the entire process. I originate my own loans from start to finish and work hand in hand with my loan processors & underwriters to make sure I am updated to the minute with all of my files. I stay up to date with lending guidelines and speak with underwriters on a daily basis to ensure I am aware of all of the lending guidelines in place.

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