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Winter Maintenace Matters

by Vali Wimberly Denver Realtor on December 12, 2008

in Home Tips

Winter is a popular time for extended vacations because of the holiday season and people relocating to second homes in warmer locations during the cold winter months. The main risks associated with leaving a home unheated over a cold winter season include freezing water and the movement of framing, drywall, plaster and flooring. Before you [...]

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Freshen Up the House for Spring

by Vali Wimberly Denver Realtor on May 22, 2008

in Home Tips

Ahhh, Spring is here and it’s the best time to take care of the upkeep items around the house that you’ve been putting off. No time is better than the present.
SNiff out odors. Boil lemon juice in your microwave to eliminate the lingering food odors — grind the lemon rinds down the disposal. Washing the [...]

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Do-it-Yourself Home Remodeling – Grrrr!

by Vali Wimberly Denver Realtor on May 1, 2008

in Home Tips

Frequently when showing homes to potential buyers the biggest “Whoa! What happened here?” is usually provoked when we stumble upon a homeowner’s do-it-yourself home remodeling. Unfortunately this list runs long and touches about every aspect of home improvement projects — I’ve shown homes with mis-cut granite counters to nifty hand-dug basements. Home improvement? I don’t [...]

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Superior Home Exteriors

by Vali Wimberly Denver Realtor on April 29, 2008

in Denver Home Sellers

There are a lot of homes on the market right now but one thing I have noticed at every price point & in every Denver neighborhood is the lack of well-cared for homes available for sale. Lately I have been taking a few differ families out to see homes for sale and of the 10 [...]

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5 Things to do BEFORE you Sell your House

by Vali Wimberly Denver Realtor on March 25, 2008

in Denver Home Sellers

Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.
Organize and clean. Pare down clutter and pack [...]

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Denver Home Improvement Projects that Pay

by Vali Wimberly Denver Realtor on December 10, 2007

in Home Tips

Sinking money into home improvement projects knowing that they’ll payback when it’s time to sell is the biggest mistake a home owner can make. Not all home improvement projects are created equal so choose to improve wisely.
The annual Cost vs. Value report in Realtor magazine gives a break down by national regions and Colorado home [...]

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Spring Clean ~ Home Maintenance

by Vali Wimberly Denver Realtor on May 11, 2007

in Home Tips

Spring is upon us which means there is a long list of home maintenance items that need some attention. Yes, I know cleaning off the BBQ grill is the one that is going to yield the tasty dividends but seasonal home maintenance is essential to making the most of your investment and more importantly your [...]

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Google SketchUp: Remodeling simplified.

by Vali Wimberly Denver Realtor on April 19, 2007

in Home Tips

So you are remodeling your basement but the contractor can’t make out your drafted plans from a 2-year old’s first attempt with markers or a piece of contemporary art? Ok, so you are no Picasso but you still want your basement design to match your mental picture of how You want Your basement to look.
‘Click’ [...]

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