When searching for a new home one of the things that we must take into consideration is our furry family member.

As we scroll aimlessly through the MLS and Zillow or our awesome website http://www.blueridgepropertiesnc.com/

looking for the puurfect home that has a fenced in yard, on a road that is not to busy, a pocket neighborhood that geared towards pets,or one that is close to a dog park. We think about our pets, all their needs and if they will be happy. Because as we all know our pets rule the roost.

Its pretty eye opening to think that 68% of households have pets and out of that 60% have dogs.

A recent survey stated that 33% of millennials are motivated by the desire to find a space for their beloved fur baby.That is a pretty big percentage, so when you are searching for a new home or selling your current home please keep your furry family member in mind. They will LOVE you unconditionally for it.

If you are a first time home buyer looking for that perfect starter home in the city, a parent looking for a home close to a great school system, a retiree are looking for that perfect mountain getaway, an investor looking to invest in the area, or a homesteader wanting to raise some chickens and live off the grid, now is a great time to buy with interest rates at an all time low hovering between 2.45% and under 3.00%.

Its also a great time to refinance your home. Get some things paid off with that equity you have built up in your house. Put on that back deck you have been dreaming about, or redoing your outdated kitchen and bathroom.

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We never know how long these rates will last, so hop on the bandwagon!! If you would like some help finding a home give us a call here at Blue Ridge Properties Group in Weaverville.

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We would love to assist you!!

Are you trying to decide on if you want to spend the money on remodeling that out dated kitchen that only has three burners that work, an oven that you have to use a broom pole wedged under the handle to stay shut,or cabinets that look like they were nailed into the wall before the screw was invented.

The answer is YES!

Not only will you not be embarrassed to invite friends and family over to see your fabulous new kitchen and have a delicious latte, you will get between 90% and 100% return on your investment. No other investment on your home will give you such a great return. 

When buyers go to look for homes this is one of the first things they look for . So, do yourself a favor and update that kitchen!!

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When a seller is thinking of listing their home they have lived in for over half their life, the thing they usually do not  think about is replacing that old roof . As a new home owner you may want to go with a metal roof that typically will last between 40 and 70 years, which is much longer than your standard shingle roof.

If your are thinking of selling the shingle may be the least expensive way to do it and looks equally as fabulous.

Statistics say that you will usually recover about 60 to 70% of your investment on the installation cost through the increased value of your home.

Nothing will squash a deal quicker or make a buyer walk away than on old, leaky roof. Doing this will not only increase the value of your home, but it will make your home appraise for more while you anxiously await for that appraisal to come in. It will look great and give the new home owners a piece of mind they won't have to replace it for years to come.

Are you thinking of selling your home in a few years? 

Buyers love new and updated windows!! Not only will adding new windows to your already desirable home give you an edge over the other homes for sale in your neighborhood. It will give you roughly a 74% return on your investment and it will also increase the energy efficiency of your home . Who doesn't want decrease their energy bills in the icy cold winter and hot sweaty summers ?

Here are also a few things you can do to increase you efficiency of your windows: 

-Check existing windows for air leaks-

-Caulk and weatherstrip-

-Add storm windows or panels-

Add exterior shading , like awnings, exterior blinds, or overhangs to keep the heat of the sun out of your home.

Taking care of your windows will show your buyers how much you have cared for this house and want to make this house a home.

It is another rainy day in W.N.C,  how are your gutters holding up? Are they overflowing with rainwater or pooling water around the downspout?

If your gutters are not installed correctly , are old and sagging, rotted, overflowing with water, clogged with leaf debris,or are you growing a new tree in them?

You may want to clear them out.

These are all things that as a homeowner you want to check and make sure they are flowing properly away from your home. If not it can cause severe damage to your siding , fascia, roof and deck causing cracks in your foundation and leak water into your basement.

All these things can become extremely costly to fix and no one wants a surprise like this when they are trying to sell their home and get that dreaded home inspection report back .

So clean out those gutters and take care of your home . At the end of the day it will save you money and headache when trying to sell your home.

           Front Door First Impression                

First impression are so important for a buyer,during those first moments while waiting on the front stoop for an agent to unlock the door. Buyers will survey the area looking at all the plants,paint job,porch furniture and lastly the front door.

Make sure all the cob webs are cleared,porch is swept, peeling paint is gone and that your door looks brand new with a bright,fresh coat of paint. Add some fresh plants to your porch to make a warm and inviting first impression.

Does your basement feel more like an unused dungeon than a stylish space to hang out in? For more homeowners than not, a basement is merely a storage space for unwanted furniture or boxes full of who knows what. By letting this square footage go to waste, you're missing out on prime interior real estate, which can ultimately decrease the value of your home. Plus, what better place to have fun with design than a room secluded from the rest of your house?

There is a lot that goes in to buying a home, and it all takes some time. Questions about the process? Send me a message — We are here to help!

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