2017 Denver Parade of Homes

Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Denver Parade of Home Tour presented by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver. The tour showcased 66 state of the art, energy efficient homes with unique floor plans, and the latest interior and exterior design finishes. Whether you are a home buyer seeking a no maintenance town home, a custom build, a luxury home, a smart home, or searching for a 55+ community, there was a home for you.  

Some of the design trends I noticed:

Glass & More Glass|Window towers brought more lights into interior units/townhomes & added a more spacious feel.

Spa Feel to Bathrooms| Free standing tubs, larger showers and glass enclosed water closests.

Outdoor Living Spaces| Transitioning seamlessly from the interior, rooftop decks, adjacent to master bedrooms

Next Generation Homes| full living spaces for in-laws or grandparents with separate entrances.

Weather Sensing Irrigation| Automatic timers and weather sensing irrigation, your landscaped yards will be healthier and you save money as well as reduce the amount of water used. 

Spray Foam Insulation| Greatly reduces costs for heating and cooling and well as decreases noise, dust, pollen, and other outdoor pollutant that can adversely affect indoor air quality. 

Don't rule out new build homes.  Price wise they are comparable to resales, customize-able, and in some cases move in ready.  If I can be of help in making a new build a reality, please give me a call.

When buying or selling a home in the Denver metro area, contact Delilah,

 and let me put my knowledge, experience, expertise, and professionalism to work for you. 

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2017 Denver Parade of Homes

Ready to Sell? These Upgrades Will Help With Property Values

Homes that are "move-in-ready" will bring you a higher return on your equity than an 'as-is' property that needs lots of work. Yet, the biggest mistake homeowners make is spending more on the remodeling project than their home value can support. Typically, you should plan to spend between 6 - 10 percent of a home's value to get a fair return.

So, which "fixes" are worth it, and which aren't? Read on:

Worth It: Addressing major maintenance and safety issues. Would you buy a house with faulty electrical wiring, foundation issues, or with high radon levels?

Not Worth It: Major bath renovations. Instead of spending thousands of dollars turning your bathroom into a spa oasis, stick to things like repairing cracked shower doors, updating a facet, replacing a faulty toilet, and painting.

Worth It: Ripping up old carpeting. Whether you replace it with new carpets or refinish the underlying wood floor is less important than getting rid of an eyesore.

Not Worth It: Major kitchen renovations.

Worth It: Simple kitchen renovations: Replacing older counter tops with granite (it doesn't have to be the most expensive granite), choose neutral counter tops, cabinets, and floors, any type of convenience items such as a pull out pantry, extra drawers, and lighting added to under-cabinet fixtures.

Worth It: Anything that enhances "curb appeal." If buyers are turned off before exiting their cars it usually makes them predisposed to find even more things they don't like.

Not Worth It: Anything that screams clutter. The less of "you" there is, the more likely prospective buyers are to imagine themselves happily living there.

When buying or selling a home in the Denver metro area, contact Delilah,

 and let me put my knowledge, experience, expertise, and professionalism to work for you.

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Ready to Sell? These Upgrades Will Help With Property Values