CategoriesDecor, Home

Tips for renewing your property and beneficiary

Take care of the details

Whether you collect books, vases, candles, etc., smart arrangements can mean taking out some of the bulkier items. As you reduce clutter, it will be easier to reinvent the design.

Also, be careful how you use your shelves. Adding a few may seem like a great way to use your vertical space, but they can also become places to hide what doesn’t seem to fit in with the rest of the room.

Add more storage

A cashmere blanket draped over the sofa can be a beautiful addition to the room. However, ten accent pillows scattered everywhere can make a room look disorganized.

Consider replacing a coffee table with a hope chest or adding a storage ottoman to keep your accessories organized and out of sight. Functional furniture and organizers are also great places to store anything from board games to pet toys.

 

Integrate lighter colors

Lighter colors have a way of making the space appear more alive, which can instantly make the room more inviting. If the room has a lot of natural light, add mirrors to help reflect your best features. This addition can be as simple as putting a slipcover over a sofa or chair.

 

 

 

If you come home after a long day at work and you don’t feel completely comfortable, maybe you need a reform. Sometimes routine and lack of time make us neglect our space, making it impossible for us to enjoy it or feel it as our own. Here are some of the signs to watch out for when implementing a change:

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Changes during and after Covid 19

How the pandemic changed the spaces of the house

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought changes to all aspects of our lives, including where we live. More adults are working from home, more children are being homeschooled, and dining and entertainment have moved outdoors.

 

 

 

Home designs are adapting to this new normal. Keep an eye out for these trends. And not only homes but also offices and commercial premises. Without going any further, coworking

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Productive spaces

Home designs are changing to create productive workspaces for all family members. For example, a niche or alcove can provide enough space for a home office, and the “office” incorporates a small workspace within an existing closet. School spaces can be created in the secondary bedrooms so that each child can work without the distraction of her siblings. Adding lighting, electrical outlets, and digital ports to these spaces will make Zoom or Google conference calls more manageable.

Shopping from home

The pandemic has driven many to shop primarily online. The corresponding increase in package deliveries has led to an increase in porch break-ins. Designers now make delivery security easy, with front porch lockboxes and even alcoves accessible only to delivery drivers and the owner.

Home Gym

Gyms and fitness centers were strictly closed in 2020, so sales of home fitness machines like the Peloton and training mirrors increased. As a result, some homeowners may now prefer a home workout space over a home theater.

Relaxing vacation

Travel restrictions have inspired many Americans to invest in improved garden spaces: outdoor kitchens, patios, decks, playgrounds, pools, and more. Plus, outdoor space designs that incorporate outdoor refrigerators, sinks, and even bathrooms mean guests never need to enter the house.

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Plants to give life

Robust plant life within your home adds color and vibrancy. Plants break up straight lines in furniture and accessories and literally bring your home decor to life. They also recycle the air, removing carbon dioxide and adding oxygen back. There are plenty of great options for bringing the outdoors in, but here are six of the best indoor trees.

Aloe vera

It is one of the most famous plants and one that is making its way into the world of cosmetics, because it is a great ally for the skin and for health. It is a plant full of enzymes, amino acids and antioxidants that throughout history has been used for thousands of treatments.

Fiddle-leaf figs thrive in well-drained soil and direct and indirect light. Fiddle leaves are a bit picky about soil moisture, so a moisture meter helps.

These indoor trees grow best in a tropical setting, so using a room humidifier will help your plant flourish.

Calamondin orange trees

They have the peculiarity of bearing fruit inside. They are one of the few fruit-bearing plants that do. These indoor trees produce the most aromatic flowers that fill your home with an enchanting scent.

The money trees

Also known as Guiana chestnuts, they grow well in all types of environments. Legend has it that these indoor trees bring financial good fortune to their owners. Known for their twisted trunks, these tropical trees tolerate moist soils and direct and indirect sunlight.

Scheffleras

Also known as umbrella trees, they can grow to a height of eight feet. The clusters of leaves on this tree give it its nickname. Don’t overwater scheffleras or they will lose their leaves.

The jade plant offers a different look with its woody, traveling branches and teardrop-shaped leaves. A warm environment and well-drained soil eventually produce a three-foot-tall tree with a charming appearance of its own.

Sword of Saint George

They are perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plants that reach 90 cm in height. The long, wavy, sword-shaped leaves are gray-green with dark green flecks and may have yellow margins, depending on the variety. They can produce little decorative but highly scented flowers.

 

 

 

You will not only change the image of the environment but also the energy of your home. You can always look for plants that have healing properties and take advantage of them, visit consultaplantas.com and ask about them.

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CategoriesDecor, Real Estate

The pros and cons of “instant purchase”

Fees

There is also the issue of fees. Real estate agents typically charge a 5 to 6 percent commission, which is always negotiable. Zillow does not have its fees listed on its website, saying that all fees are disclosed with its offer, but it has been reported that it charges an average service fee of 7 percent, while Offerpad charges between 6 and 12 percent. . of the sale price. The Opendoor website says it charges an average service fee of 6 to 8 percent. You’ll also pay closing costs, just as you would in a traditional home sale. These can be from 1 to 3 percent of the price of the house.

 

 

Obviously, these companies have to make a profit, so they are increasing their margins along with the listing fee percentage.

Companies often point out that they are saving you from having to pay 1 to 2 percent in concessions to buyers, but that will depend on the real estate market. In a seller’s market, you may not have any concessions.

 

 

Selling can sometimes be daunting

Selling a house can seem daunting. Repairing it, painting it, and keeping it clean for prospective buyers sounds like a lot of work. Go to “iBuyers,” companies that make you an offer on your home without setting foot on it.

Sounds like the perfect solution, right? Or maybe too good to be true? Let’s take a look at how these companies work, and then you can decide if the process is right for you.

 

How do “iBuyers” work?

First, some basic concepts. The best known players in the “iBuyer” market are Opendoor, Offerpad and Zillow Offers. The details of each company vary, but the basics are the same: Using an online questionnaire, provide information about your home, such as square footage and whether you’ve made any improvements. Then upload some photos. The company typically responds within 48 hours with an offer based on computer algorithms that compare your home to others in the area.

If you accept the company’s offer, an appraiser will come to your home to confirm the information you provided. Once satisfied, the company buys your house, repairs it and puts it on the market.

 

The professionals

The advantages are obvious: little hassle, no strangers in your house, close the deal and get your cash in a couple of weeks. The house price is held in escrow until closing and then transferred to your bank account. For someone who needs to sell a home quickly, for example, to move for a new job or to avoid foreclosure, an “iBuyer” company may be the answer.

If you decide to try “instant buy,” get offers from more than one company to maximize your chances of getting a good deal.

 

The cons of “instant purchase”

The biggest drawback to accepting an offer from Zillow Offers or Opendoor, or any of the many companies that offer “instant purchase,” is the amount of money you could leave on the table. When your house is not on the open market, there is no chance of multiple offers and getting more than its asking price. There is also little room to bargain with instant buy companies about their offers or the costs of any repairs that need to be done. (It should be noted that you are not required to accept an offer).

They also point out that you won’t have to pay for repairs up front. That’s true, but you also can’t negotiate the cost of those repairs like you can with a traditional sale, and the costs ultimately come out of the sale price. You may also have to pay for an inspection of your property.

You also shouldn’t assume that you won’t be working with a real estate agent and therefore won’t pay them. Both Opendoor and Zillow Offers encourage sellers to have representation.

 

The bottom line

Whether you’re selling your home with an “iBuyer” or proceeding with a traditional sale, make sure you understand all the fees you’ll be responsible for and study the health of the real estate market in your area. By having a reasonable idea of how much homes like yours are selling for in your neighborhood, you can make an informed decision.