Putting your home on the market? Then you’re probably wondering which improvements will maximize the value of your property. We’ve assembled some of the most cost-effective tweaks you can make to give you the most bang for your home-improvement buck.
The 7 Most Cost-Effective Ways to Boost Your Home Value
by Clayton Closson on May 13, 2009 in Homeowners Tips
Earth Day 2009: Get a Greener Home
by Clayton Closson on April 22, 2009 in Homeowners Tips
Happy Earth Day from Quicken Loans! We found the best 10 green tips that you can start implementing in your home today. Also, find out how you can be greener by learning what the Quicken Loans family of companies is doing for Earth Day.
Tax Tips for Homeowners
by Clayton Closson on April 8, 2009 in Homeowners Tips
We’ve assembled some tips to help you get the most tax perks from homeownership, and keep as much money as the law allows!
Is Finishing Your Basement Worth It? How This Change Could Help Sell Your Home!
by Clayton Closson on April 5, 2009 in Homeowners Tips
You've fantasized about a mancave. Okay, maybe one of you has fantasized about a mancave. Or maybe you're looking to create an in-home workout space, an office or a playroom for the kids. No matter what you need the extra space for, a finished basement can almost always benefit you in the future when you decide to sell your home.
Updating Your Home with American-Made Products: Home Decor, Appliances and more made in the USA
by Clayton Closson on January 30, 2009 in Homeowners Tips
In the dead of winter when going outside is… er… undesirable, there's nothing quite so rewarding as really focusing on the inside of your home. Whether you've just moved into a new home, or you're cozying up in your current one, making small changes can make a big impact. Changing sofa slipcovers, accent pillows, or even bringing in a real bamboo plant to the guest bathroom. And we can still pump our hard-earned dollars back into our own economy by choosing American-Based companies to buy from.
Six Tips for Keeping Costs Down During the Holidays
by Clayton Closson on December 7, 2008 in Homeowners Tips
There are some things you can do to keep your spending down before, during and after the holidays. This will allow you to spend more money on the things you love. Here are six great tips that can make your holiday season less expensive.
Homeowners for the Holidays – The Best Gifts for Buyers and Sellers
by Clayton Closson on December 1, 2008 in Homeowners Tips
With Thanksgiving just days past us and “Black Friday,” another memory of furious crowds and shopping mayhem, the holiday season is officially upon us. This year with the market still under duress, it won’t come as a surprise when families turn to practical gifts rather than gifting lavish luxuries.
Home Improvements May Come With Tax Credits
by Clayton Closson on November 21, 2008 in Homeowners Tips
Making home improvements? With economic and election news dominating recent headlines, you might have missed some important information affecting homeowners like you. Most importantly, several tax credits for certain home improvements were just added or renewed. Make sure you are taking advantage of all of these home improvement tax credits!
Top 9 Conservation Tips for Winter-Time Home Selling
by Clayton Closson on October 31, 2008 in Homeowners Tips
If your home is on the market during the winter season, potential home buyers will have your home’s energy efficiency at the top of their mind. Here’re a few tips to make your home more attractive to conservation-minded buyers.
Top Seven Tips to Make This a Green Fall
by Clayton Closson on October 14, 2008 in Homeowners Tips
Summer is now a thing of the past and fall is upon us. In parts of the country, you may already have turned on your furnace during cold nights. In many northern U.S. states, temperatures have already dipped into the 40s and high 30s. Cold weather is coming and now’s the time to get ready. It’s especially important this year, with energy costs at record highs. But don’t worry, it’s not all hopeless and bad news.
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