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17 Sure Fire Tips For A Successful Open House
The Sunday open house is a longstanding ritual in the real estate market, and many a home has been sold on a lazy Sunday afternoon. When used properly, the Sunday open house can be a great marketing tool.
The following steps will help you get the...
Choosing a House Plan for Your Dream Home
First things first, when choosing a house plan you must first find the land that you will be building on. Not all designs will look right or even fit on certain lots, so in order to insure that your dream home will be a good fit for your lot,...
Real Estate: A Strong Investment
Description: Even in uncertain economic times like these, history shows that real estate is one of the soundest investments a family can make. Also remember that the stock market is not the only place where people can make their fortunes. And also,...
Real Estate Terms – From Home Inspections To Personal Property
When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with “home inspection.”
1) Home Inspection – an inspection of the...
Wake Up And Smell The Smoke
Saturday morning I woke up alone. Slowly before opening my eyes I began to stretch. Taking inventory as I moved one limb at a time, yes, all the usual aches and pains were still there. I don’t know whether I felt or heard it, but there was a major...
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Small Is Beautiful
Remember the studio apartment you had in college? That one room apartment served as bedroom, living room, kitchen and den; it probably held a daybed, a television, a coffee table, and maybe even the stove and refrigerator along one wall. Moving into a real home after experiencing such a cramped way of living can be a huge relief. So it comes as a surprise to some that home owners today are deliberately building smaller. If you've got the cash, some think, why not slap on as much square footage as possible?
But sometimes building smaller means building smarter.
It's a fact: small is more efficient than large. Building a large house requires a lot of building materials and manpower, and consequently, a higher cost. That's why many larger homes are built with lower qualities of wood and other materials- if the builders used the best materials, they would price themselves right out of the market. A smaller home, on the other hand, can be built with high-quality materials and attention to detail, and still not fall into an impossible price range. If you're not particularly in need of floor space but you love the idea of oak trim and vintage cabinetry, then it might be in your best interests to build small.
No matter how much you spend to build the house initially, a smaller house will save you money in the years to come. Heating and cooling costs of a smaller-sized home will be a fraction of what they are in larger properties, and repairs on a one-story roof run much cheaper than those on a three-story mansion. Painting or
siding the exterior of a house that doesn't have as much exterior is an easy job and well within most home owner's budgets.
Of course, there is the space factor. But unless you have a large family or another reason why you need lots of square footage, don't rule out small homes as being too cramped and claustrophobic. In the hands of the right designers, smaller spaces can be given wonderful, wide-open feelings that rival those of larger houses. Smart designers know the tricks of opening up a small space and giving it the flow it needs to feel larger. Rooms that open into each other, a lack of hallways and narrow entryways, and large windows can all help a small home feel gigantic. A light style of furniture and simple, bold pieces on the walls complement a small space perfectly and give it a clean, contemporary feel. Imagine living without the compulsion to fill your space with "stuff." Imagine a home where one or two quality chairs and a sofa can make a room come alive.
So if you're considering building or buying, consider going small. It's the new, budget-conscious wave in home design.
About the Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a real estate expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.king-of-real-estate.com/ for more information on real estate, mortgages, and finding the house of your dream.
Source: www.isnare.com
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